Scorpio season has started and that means we may be facing some ups and downs. From October 23rd to November 21st, we’re in for chatting, love and self-accountability. We’ve spent a lot of time planning for personal actions to take place and now it’s time to get it done. We all know how we’d want to live each day, so let’s go make it a reality. 

Small Changes Make Mighty Actions

As a true water sign, Scorpios are caring, intuitive and thoughtful, but with an extra twist. Being represented by a scorpion, powerful and sharp, is where the plot twist comes in. They like to do things their own way. They can go through multiple emotions a day and almost like a chameleon, will adjust to their surroundings. They won’t be impressed if things don’t go as they should be based on others not following through or putting effort in. Scorpios aren’t afraid to hold back the truth, so communication is always a big one with them. This becomes especially prominent when telling the truth and Scorpios don’t forgive easily when being lied to. This also has to do with their high levels of passion running through their veins, adding a little fire to their fuel wherever they go. Being represented by two ruling planets,

You’re in Charge 

Take full control of your life this season. Even though you may have some people that you go to for regular advice, which is amazing to have constant support. But at the end of the day, you know what’s truly right for you. leave a little mystery wherever you go like a true Scorpio. Starting each day with a journal could be a perfect way to start your morning intuitively. With that, you can also expect some romance. Whether that be with a partner or just yourself, spend it phone-free and focus on open communication. Whether it’s a Netflix and chill night in or a nice dinner, remember that transformations are bound to happen this season and Scorpio’s energy is behind you with each step. Gaze into your or your lover’s eyes and think about what you truly want to bring to add to the picture. Self-discovery will be a returning theme this month, so keep an eye out for changes coming your way. We should also take some time to look into our finances and see what is it that we truly enjoy spending our money on and what’s random purchasing. The more meaningful purchases we make and less want-based purchasing, the more we’ll appreciate and feel in control of our bank accounts. 

Many Moons

On October 30th, Mars moves into Scorpio which will cause some heat. If any drama does come about, look to your personal intuition to get a clear response on what your actions should be. Don’t let the wind knock you down, dear. We have a New Moon in Scorpio on November 4th followed by Mercury heading in on November 5th. Mercury in Scorpio gives us the tools for going beyond the surface of an issue and opening up, which will be key for those date nights. Finally, a partial lunar eclipse in Taurus and Full Beaver Moon lands on November 19th. With both of these signs having super strong personalities, we can expect a rise in our personal power to give us that extra confidence boost.

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As with many traditions and celebrations that appear in our modern age, Halloween holds strong roots to pagan rituals. While the term pagan can make people a bit uncomfortable, it simply refers to cultures and groups of people whose religious beliefs were/are strongly rooted in nature.

Back in the day, Halloween was referred to as Samhain, a word that meant “summer’s end”. For the pagans, October 31st was a day that marked the transition into a long, dark winter. This was a time that required an investment of faith with many questions up in the air regarding survival; will we survive through winter? do we have enough provisions? if a sickness runs through the clan, have we stocked enough healing herbs for cures?

And while faith needed to be strong, ritual was there to assist. On October 31st, pagans lit large bonfires to symbolically stave of the darkness and honour a new year, while curing their harvested meats for the winter. They also left out offerings for spirits and faeries, like the best meats and finest herbs. With October 31st being the darkest day of the year, it meant that spirits have more time on earth and pagans paid tribute accordingly.

The Underworld Veil 

Pagans honoured the crucial moment when October 31st became November 1st (or 1/11), as this is when it it was believed spiritual activity was at its highest. The vibration around the number 111 offers up symbolism surrounding the thin veil between the underworld and the living world. The number 1 in the middle is representative of being stuck between those two worlds. The veil between the living and dead is also thinnest as the sun moves into the sign of Scorpio, where intuition and connection to both the underworld and our shadow selves runs deep. This thin veil is also why we put out carved pumpkins and dress up, in order to confuse and keep away negative spirits that may be out and about.

As the veil thins between the two worlds at this time, spirits and humans alike have easier access to travel to different dimensions, offering a wonderful opportunity for us to connect deep with our shadow selves and find what may be holding us back. This accessible time to spiritual revelation can help open our eyes, letting us know what we need to let die, in order to move forward,  beautifully and with power.

Celebrating Our Deaths 

The alignment with Scorpio season is no coincidence. The energy of the Scorpio is all about celebrating transformation and honouring cycles. Death and rebirth are prominent themes during this time, bringing us to reflect that our lives, like nature, undergo deaths and rebirths frequently.

From a spiritual perspective, we can leverage the opening of this portal between the underworld and the living, and invite connection to our deeper shadow selves, as well as celebrate the deaths we experienced this past year. What old patterns did you let die? What new creations are you ready to birth? Halloween is a time to honour your past self, your past relationships, mindsets and habits and allow them to die. Halloween is a time to let go.

This is when we allow our energy to shift into a new cycle, in tune with nature and with the spirit realm. It is a powerful time to embrace change and move forward into a new journey, a new self.

Happy Halloween!