Scorpio...The Archetype
The passion of Scorpio
is to understand the source of life. To do this it must comprehend its
counterpart, the power of death. The sign of “Rebirth" transforms shadow to light, death to immortality and dives deep into the
mystery of sex and creation.
Its predecessor Libra
demonstrates equality between all. In Scorpio it’s “the urge to merge.”
Joining forces with another, Scorpio gives birth to new creation, metaphorically
and literally speaking. This regenerative cycle of Scorpio is symbolized as
follows:
The Scorpion is the
initial primal phase of development. Focused on itself it seeks power in many
forms of one ego over another for supremacy. This instinctive struggle drives
Scorpio to battle to the death with its opponent; killing off what threatens it
from victory. This arduous cycle of conflict will eventually become the impetus
from which Scorpio will shift its unconscious relationship with power and begin
its journey of transformation.
As Scorpio begins to evolve from its primal nature, awareness expands and and the
impulse to look deeper within arises. Here Scorpio is met with the archetype of
the Serpent, signifying the need to transform. As consciousness transpires
hidden aspects of the self that once lie unrecognized in shadow come to light
and a shedding of the skin occurs. This shedding of the skin represents the
transformative journey of enlightenment, which we all must make. As the personality of the ego struggles
to survive so will the serpent and its venom.
As awakening continues,
the Eagle is now met. Somewhat attached to subtle forms of power, even if not
for personal gain, Scorpio’s desire nature is now realizing the uselessness of
such pursuits. It knows it must "slay the dragon within" and become victorious
above the lower impulses of the ego. This point of departure is from which the
Eagle will soar high above the lands.
The sharp eye of the
Eagle has clarity of sight and chooses how it will respond. Knowing it cannot
control the winds of life Scorpio observes rather than strikes.
To further transform
Scorpio knows it must first die. Only with death can Scorpio be reborn. Rising out
of the ashes, the Eagle is transformed and resurrected into the Phoenix. The
desires and fears of the personality no longer reside in the shadows. Fear of
darkness no longer dictates survival and Scorpio trusts the flow of life,
transcending desire into selflessness and fear into love. It is here that Scorpio becomes a vessel of transformation, bringing shadow to light and death to immortality.
If we can all see
ourselves through the cycle of Scorpio’s Journey, we can know that the Path of Life is filled with series of little deaths. We all grow and are changed by the relationships
and challenges encountered along our way. If we can leave behind what no longer
serves us, whether we choose to or whether it has been chosen for us, we can
shed our skin and be regenerated.
True power is life
force energy and its purpose is to be life giving. The embodiment of this
archetype symbolizes the immortality of the soul. By seeing beyond our
personality through the evolution of Scorpio and into the soul realm we learn
that life is everlasting and that death is transformation. But if we give the
meaning of the word “life” a physical value we will fear its physical opposite death.
“Death represents a
transition from one state of consciousness to another. There is no death, only
entrance into a fuller life.”
William Meader
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