The end of a relationship may be causing you considerable emotional turmoil right now. Being alone, though difficult, might be optimal for the present. Take time to evaluate your current situation. This introspection phase will help you in the long term, making you more immune to cheating and deception. Concentrated efforts reap rewards. You get what you deserve today, maybe a raise, some recognition or a compliment from your lover. Whatever it is, enjoy it. Be open to input from others, as their suggestions will improve your work. You'll value their input for a long time to come.

Can you experience total freedom within a partnership? Absolutely, Scorpio, but it’s a matter of finding the courage to speak up for what YOU want and need. Scrap the playbook and get real about your desires. It’s okay if they don’t follow a conventional script. With Venus beaming in your indie-spirited ninth house, it’s possible that you just need a little space. Not only does absence (and distance) make the heart grow fonder, it allows you uninterrupted time to devote passions—which, in turn, makes you a happier person to be around when you emerge from your cave!