Scorpio rules the pelvis, the large intestine, genitals, prostate, and organs of elimination ~ the bladder, urinary tract and the rectum. It also rules the nasal bones and the process of eliminating nasal congestion.

Having the Sun, Moon, or Ascendant in Scorpio may indicate problems with these parts of the body. Mars in Scorpio can indicate a problem with these body parts, too. If you have problems with any of these areas, check your chart for clues.

As the sign of elimination, Scorpio asks us to get rid of things in our life that are no longer working or don’t serve us well, the things that harm instead of nourish ~ all the trash that needs to go. If we aren’t able to transform these things into something useful, it serves us to let them go. Recycle what you can, but if you can’t make it work, don’t waste your time.

Just as we can focus on letting go of the baddies in our life, we can also focus on strengthening the parts of our body related to Scorpio. Yoga exercises focused on strengthening the pelvic floor and Kegels are two great places to start.