Welcome to Scorpio season, that charged time of year that perfectly overlaps with the mystical and mysterious Halloween. Coincidence? Never.
Scorpio is known for its intense, alluring, and passionate nature. It's the zodiac's resident goth, finding comfort in its own deep, murky waters and carrying a natural affinity for life's darker side. All that is hidden, taboo, secret, or suppressed pulls us into its depths, waiting to be revealed. As autumn deepens, a time of both decay and fermentation, we acknowledge death and the past versions of ourselves that have shaped the journey. We're reminded we, too, follow Mother Nature's cycles, shedding what no longer serves us to prepare for what lies ahead.
This season is your personal invitation to dive to the depths of your emotions, face uncomfortable truths, and rise like a phoenix from the ashes. If you've been waiting for a sign to make that major change, Scorpio season is the time.
Symbolized by the elusive scorpion, Scorpio is a fixed water sign that modern astrology firmly places under the dominion of Pluto. This is a perfect fit for a sign that navigates the depths of the underworld, dwelling in themes of sex and death, and encouraging us to shed old skins and transform. Before Pluto's discovery, the sign's original ruler was Mars, the planet of war and aggression, which lends Scorpio its fierce, combative edge. Look at it this way: if Scorpio were a weapon, it would be a sword--slick, sharp, and wielding its attacks with deliberate, manipulative precision.
Scorpio asks: What innate power do you hold in your own life and what are you willing to do to maintain it?
The Shadow Siren
Scorpio embodies the archetype of the alchemist, driven to do profound healing work that pulls the shadows to the surface, transforming pain into wisdom and loss into insight. Scorpio isn't afraid to dive into the darker waters of its emotions and give voice to its intuitive abilities, and you shouldn't be either.
During Scorpio season, we are invited to seek depth through intense human experiences. We come to the realization that our traumas don't mean we're damaged, nor do our struggles define us; rather, they lay the foundation for us to build ourselves back up with renewed strength and wisdom.
Scorpio's lesson is that transformation isn't always comfortable, but it is necessary. You'll make the most out of this season by stepping into it with honesty, courage, and a willingness to evolve.
Authenticity is a Super Power.
In astrology, the transiting Sun represents the light of consciousness, illuminating the themes of the sign it's moving through. Each season offers a chance to evolve, deepening our relationship with certain aspects of our lives and ourselves. We are prompted to ask new questions and discover new ways of being. When we attune ourselves to the changing seasons and astrological cycles, we unlock natural opportunities for greater self-knowledge and awareness that ultimately bring us closer to our truest, most destined self.
Scorpio season is a very real authenticity checkpoint on the zodiac wheel. It works hard to close the gap between who we say we are and what we're actually doing about it. It takes risk, courage, and honesty to become the most truthful expression of ourselves, and this is the month to do it little by little. The ultimate reward will be the self-revelation you experience when you realize you are, finally, who you say you are.
It's worth mentioning that while astrology is a fun lens to understand the themes and lessons of a zodiac sign, it's important to remember that these generalizations are unique and complex. For every empowered side, there is a disempowered one.
Scorpio season gives you the opportunity to move in a way that is calculated and strategic--an empowered aspect of the sign that assist in making sound decisions. Yet, this same energy can devolve into manipulation when misapplied. While Scorpio's independent nature can be beneficial when it comes to the deep inner work, it can be fiercely independent to the point of fault. Resist the urge to control everything; you might miss profound insights if you aren't willing to release the reins and let someone else make a decision.
Rituals
You don't have to be a Scorpio to work with the energy of Scorpio season, this is a ideal time for the collective to focus on themes that align with the sign of the scorpion.
Shadow work
Scorpio finds comfort with the darkness, making it a perfect opportunity for confronting self-limiting beliefs and exploring your shadow side. Shadow work, is a practice of acknowledging hidden or repressed emotions, beliefs, and desires. By facing these parts of yourself, you can work through emotional patters, heal past trauma and as a result, achieve meaningful personal transformation and authenticity. Most shadow work involves sitting in solitude, reflecting, and journaling. If you're looking for a place to start, I offer you this: my Samhain Ritual Kit or the Samhain ritual digital guidebook. It includes themes of shadow work, release, transformation, renewal, goal setting and can be done during anytime of the year you feel called to do it, not just during Samhain and Scorpio season.
Get Kinky
At its core, Scorpio season is an initiation into more profound intimacy with both ourselves and others. In esoteric traditions, Scorpio is associated with the Kundalini life force, a powerful creative and sexual energy located at the base of the spine. Rituals {in the bedroom} can help in activating and reorienting the energy upward for spiritual awakening and transformation.
Wishing you a magnetic Scorpio season
I've always seen the Scorpio archetype as a Shadow Siren, or perhaps a Sea Witch. Like the relentless waves, she doesn't deny her intensity or suppress her emotions--she alchemizes them. This Scorpio season, embrace your truth, dive to the depths, and tend to your shadows. You are your own endless well of mystery and magic. May you find the power you need waiting for you in the depths.
About the Writer
Kendra is the creator of Luna Lifted, an eclectic witch with a passion for sharing her craft and knowledge of magick with the world. When she's not designing and creating new things for Luna Lifted, you can find her reading a fantasy novel, gardening, gaming, or indulging in a long bath. Kendra resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her three cats: Tunechi, Rumi, and Marceline.
