The Scorpion

These have been associated with the Scorpio zodiac sign words: Intense, emotional, resilient, profound, tenacious, magnetic, charismatic, persuasive, self-confident, sensual, sensitive, analytical, energetic, powerful, dedicated, faithful, resourceful, dynamic, suspicious, observant, jealous, obsessive, independent

I am not one to follow my horoscope. I didn't really know much about my zodiac sign before this week except that, with my birthday being October 24th, it was Scorpio and was represented my the scorpion.  But after some researching I have found it to be quite interesting that a lot of what I found is quite true of my personality.

I found it very very intriguing that a lot of sites said that scorpios are constantly trying to understand their emotions through finding a deeper purpose in life. They are supposedly a very determined set of people. Like I definitely am, they are said to have a fear of failure which makes them strive to achieve as much as they do. It helps for us to move on quickly and adapt to a new situation. I know that if I don't have a goal that I am working towards I get very unsettled and unhappy. Getting more out of life and helping the betterment of others is definitely a huge part of my life.

It seems that everything I found supports how my emotions are the way they are. Apparently they are know to be very intense people... with love, emotions, and determination. They are full of life and like to hide the fact that anything is bothering them. I know that is something I do. I try to make the best out of a lot of situations. However, that means that I will probably get cranky and moody when something is bothering me. Usually it takes some time for me to actually say what is going on in my had. I admit that is definitely a bad quality.

I found this segment about scorpios and relationships. It was something I was very interested in hearing about. I found it to be very true of myself...

"Scorpios are known for their possessiveness and jealousy but on the other hand, they are extremely loyal. Scorpios have an excellent memory and combined with an inability to let things go, they can hold a grudge against someone who did them harm forever, in fact a Scorpio rarely if never forgives and forgets. They will even go as far as get vengeance on the person. On the other hand, they will always remember a kind gesture forever and repay it. Any kind selfless gesture done to a Scorpio will gain trust and respect which is extremely important to them in any relationship, either romantic or not. The best advice is to be honest with a Scorpio friend and in return, you will gain an amazing friend you will never forget and who will be loyal to you and never make false promises. Their truthful and shocking sense of humor if different than that of any other zodiac sign and the Scorpio makes an amazing, powerful interesting friend that can be trusted....Scorpios are very weary about trusting anyone, a person needs to gain their trust and this gets built up over time and once all the 'trust tests' have been passed, Scorpio loves deeply and intensely. Underneath the cool exterior, energies and emotions are constantly flowing but the Scorpio deals with this be channeling this into useful activities, hobbies, relationships or a career. This is never apparent to the outside observer but knowing this fact explains why Scorpios are so passionate about whatever it is that they are undertaking. Scorpios have powerful instincts and they trust their own gut feeling which is another reason why a Scorpio seldom fails. Scorpios are very deep, intense people, there is always more then meets the eye. They present a cool, detached and unemotional air to the world yet lying underneath is tremendous power, extreme strength, intense passion and a strong will and a persistent drive. Scorpios have a very penetrative mind, do not be surprised if they ask questions, they are trying to delve deeper and figure things out and survey the situation. They always want to know why, where and any other possible detail they can possibly know. Scorpio's are very weary of the games that other people try to play and they are very aware of it. The person that a Scorpio respects and holds close to them is treated with amazing kindness, loyalty and generosity. On the outside, a Scorpio has great secretiveness and mystery. This magnetically draws people to them. They are known to be controlling and too ambitious but only because they need control for this makes them feel safe.She is full of flair and intrigue, a fascinating woman that the strong A-type personality male will adore, for she presents the right amount of challenge with the right amount of rewards. The Scorpio woman is the ultimate seductive, flirtatious woman. She won't give a man her heart very easily because she is weary of trusting another person. The man will have to go through a series of 'mental testes' in order for the relationship to get solid and close. She may not show it, but she wants a close committed relationship. Ion order for this, the man has to be trusted, has to be affectionate and never try to control her. She is very possessive but the Scorpio woman is so full of mystery, sensuality and passion that most men do not mind being possessed by her.Do not try to hide things from them or tease them, they always have to know what is going on. Remember, they are the only ones that are allowed to tease and present the mystery and intrigue! They like frankness and honesty, speak your mind they will respect that. Scorpios are interested in almost all activities, so finding something to do should never be a problem. They are unpredictable and could change course of the date mid-way though so take these last minute changes with a smile and try something different. They like people who are not afraid to ditch a plan and try another. In conversation, do not tell them that their opinions are wrong or shoot them down, they are too proud for this and even if it is a joke, they might not take it with the humor that you meant. Never try to control them but do not be the damsel in distress either, they like strong, real people with driving ambitious personality like theirs."

One thing I did find to be a little bit untrue of myself is that I do forgive very easily. I may not be able to forget that it happened in some cases, but I definitely do always forgive. There is always room for second chances with me. But continue to wrong me and I will want you to no exist in my life. I think that it can be said also that the perceived "controlling" nature of scorpios is misunderstood. Because honestly... in my relationship I am sometimes perceived to be trying to control the other person when I am basically not trying to affect what they actual do, per say. I am, in actuality, trying to assess the situation. I am trying to get all the information about the situation. Because, as it is said, scorpios need control in their life to feel safe. So having information in fact gives me that safety in a way. Therefore, it transfers as control. I am not sure if I am making any sense right now. 

Besides that, I found it very telling that a lot of what is said about my zodiac sign is very true of myself. That led me to some questions. I am not a very mythological person, but I am quite spiritual. I am not sure how it makes sense that what date you are born on makes a difference in the kind of person you are on the inside. It is very intriguing and leaves me with a lot of questions about how this works. Why is it that these horoscopes and things are true of when you were born? Is it in our heads or is it really true that all people born with in those span of days are of that nature? I think I may be a little bit more confused now than I was before I started reading  into this. But I am not sure that is a bad thing. Like my zodiac says of me, scorpios ARE ones to try to find the deeper meaning in their lives. How ironic, huh?!

peace and love all!

<3 Tracey

p.s. Stephanie and I switched days this week because she is on vacation. I am taking this week's Sunday spot and Stephanie will be posting hers on Thursday.