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Writer's pictureAdonis A. Osekre

Venus in Scorpio: Stripping Away Illusions in Love and Leadership



A dramatic visual of Venus standing near a body of water under a starry, moonlit sky. Her reflection is visible on the water, while faint shadows of Scorpio symbols can be seen around her. The scene is filled with deep blues, blacks, and reds, evoking mystery, transformation, and hidden truths associated with Venus in Scorpio.
Under a moonlit sky, Venus stands near dark waters, her reflection shimmering as shadows of Scorpio surround her. A haunting reminder of transformation and the unveiling of hidden truths under Venus in Scorpio’s intense influence.

In astrology, the transit of Venus in Scorpio forces us to confront the deeper truths hidden beneath the surface of love, relationships, and power. As Venus moves through this intense sign, her usual charm and beauty must reckon with shadowy emotions, unveiling uncomfortable truths. This energy is reflected in both public figures facing scandals and in our personal lives, as we’re invited to embrace the darkness and find transformation.

 

Much like the Ossian myth of Comala, where love and grief collide in a spiral of loss, Venus in Scorpio reminds us that unchecked emotions and illusions can lead to disillusionment. But just as this transit reveals the raw truth, it also offers a pathway to profound transformation.


Celebrity Scandals: Charm vs. Raw Truth


The current energy of Venus in Scorpio is playing out on the world stage, particularly when it comes to public figures whose glamorous facades are being stripped away. For example, Sean Diddy Combs has recently faced scandals that reveal a darker side, shaking the allure and public adoration he once commanded.

 

This mirrors Venus in Scorpio’s influence, where charm and beauty fade in the harsh light of truth. The fall of celebrities and public figures serves as a collective reminder: what lies beneath the surface is what truly matters.


Poetic Reflection: Rilke’s Descent into Darkness

 

Few poets capture the depth of emotional truth quite like Rainer Maria Rilke. His poem “You, Darkness” beautifully encapsulates the essence of Venus in Scorpio, where the darkness—far from something to fear—becomes fertile ground for growth, revelation, and transformation. In this way, Rilke mirrors the energy of Venus in Scorpio, where we are invited to embrace the hidden and the shadowy as a source of deeper understanding and connection.

 

You, Darkness

by Rainer Maria Rilke

 

You, darkness, of whom I am born—

I love you more than the flame

that limits the world

to the circle it illuminates

and excludes all the rest.

 

But the darkness embraces everything:

shapes and shadows, creatures and me,

people, nations—just as they are.

 

It lets me imagine

a great presence stirring beside me.

I believe in the night.

 

In this poem, the darkness is not something to flee from but rather something to embrace, much like how Venus in Scorpio encourages us to confront our emotional depths. This descent into shadow is not just about loss but also about discovery and transformation, allowing us to see the hidden parts of ourselves and our relationships.


Comala’s Grief and the Stripping Away of Illusions

 



A dark, abstract image with deep blues, blacks, and blood reds, symbolizing mystery, shadow, and transformation. The swirling forms and shadowy figures in the background hint at hidden emotions and intense truths rising to the surface, representing the depth and intensity of Venus in Scorpio.
Dark, swirling shadows and intense hues of deep blues, blacks, and blood reds evoke the hidden emotions and transformative power of Venus in Scorpio. A visual journey into the mysteries of love, truth, and emotional depth.

The story of Comala serves as a poignant mythological parallel to Venus in Scorpio’s influence. Comala’s love for Fingal is so intense that it blinds her to reality. When she believes him to be dead, her grief overwhelms her, leading to her tragic downfall. In many ways, Comala’s story is about the danger of idealizing love, of holding onto illusions that cannot sustain us.

 

Excerpt from Comala:

"These are the signs of Fingal's death. The king of shields is fallen! and Caracul prevails. Rise, Comala, from thy rock; daughter of Sarno, rise in tears!"

 

Like Comala’s descent into sorrow, Venus in Scorpio asks us to confront the illusions we hold in love and relationships. What happens when fantasy fades and we are left to face the raw truth? Just as Comala’s grief consumed her, we, too, must be careful not to let disillusionment overpower us.


Art Reflection: Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” and Venus in Scorpio

 



Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” depicts a couple wrapped in an intimate, golden embrace. The man holds the woman gently, as they are surrounded by swirling, vibrant patterns. The painting's rich gold and earth tones, combined with the couple’s passionate connection, symbolize love’s intensity and the emotional surrender evoked by Venus in Scorpio.
Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” captures the intense, passionate embrace between two lovers, reflecting the depth and emotional surrender of Venus in Scorpio’s energy. Love, under Scorpio’s influence, demands full vulnerability and raw emotional connection. Gustav Klimt, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

For a visual representation of Venus in Scorpio’s intensity, Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” offers a striking parallel. The painting depicts a couple locked in an almost obsessive embrace, with bold gold patterns swirling around them. The scene evokes passion and intimacy but also a sense of surrender, as though the figures are overwhelmed by their love.

 

This mirrors Venus in Scorpio’s demand for complete emotional surrender and the need to confront the darker, more possessive sides of love.


Reflection: Facing Your Shadows

 

Venus in Scorpio isn’t just about revealing harsh truths—it’s about transformation through those truths. This transit challenges us to examine the power dynamics in our relationships, to confront the illusions we’ve built, and to emerge stronger on the other side.

 

Call to Action:

Take a moment to reflect: What shadows in your relationships or personal desires are you ready to confront? Are there illusions about love, attraction, or power that need to be stripped away? As Venus moves through Scorpio, it offers you the power to transform—if you're willing to face the truth. Share your thoughts below and let’s explore this journey of transformation together.


Final Word: Transforming Through Truth

 

As we see in both the myth of Comala and the energy of Venus in Scorpio, confronting the darker parts of ourselves and our relationships isn't easy, but it's necessary for growth. Whether watching public figures face their scandals or reflecting on our own emotional shadows, the truth is undeniable: real love, beauty, and power emerge only when we embrace transformation through truth.

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