I think regular work-a-day hurts his/her feelings. South Node in Taurus 6th house, Chiron in Virgo 10th. That Scorpio 12th house is where it's at for him/her. Spiritual work, end of life work, heck, even an undertaker.

Hidden relentless strength, released through the mars, new way of thinking, new place to live?

hidden/underlying

The antidote to much Scorpio is Taurus ,Venus, and the 2nd house. The Black Moon opposite the Moon Modes in Taurus shows that hunger.  Neptune and Saturn will lead the way back into soul.