Scorpio symbolizes the realm of deep, dark, and sometimes perilous aspects of life. It embodies the potent and dynamic essence of what is hidden in the shadows. This essence possesses both destructive and renewing qualities. The colors associated with Scorpio span from the darkest blood-red to deep brown and black.
During this period, which includes Halloween, Samhain, All Souls Day, and Dia de los Muertos in Mexico, the Sun's light diminishes in the Northern Hemisphere as part of the natural cycle of the year. The boundary between realms becomes thinner, the environment appears to go through a period of "death" with falling leaves and roots reaching deep into the ground in anticipation of renewal. Notably, the Tarot Card associated with Scorpio is Death.
In Astrology, Scorpio indicates the connection to a transitional, mysterious realm, where one can experience profound depth and allure, and encounter situations that reflect its essence.
As a feminine water sign with a fixed quality, Scorpio, and the 8th house in the astrological chart, symbolize the hidden aspects of existence: our shadows, the occult, and the unseen.
This domain encompasses sexuality, taboos, power dynamics, and shared resources. Passion, intimacy, and the exploration of deep desires are also key components of this astrological house. In Medical Astrology, Scorpio governs the sexual organs, as well as the organs responsible for elimination, such as the bowel and anus.
Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Pluto. Mars, known for its forcefulness, instills assertiveness in Scorpio, however this is it's receptive or "night" side. In Greco-Roman mythology, Pluto, originally named Hades by the Greeks, is referred to as "The Unseen One," the deity of the Underworld and its treasures. He dons a helmet of invisibility symbolizing his realm, also known as Hades. The Romans revered Pluto as the god of wealth and the deceased, embodying both the concrete and symbolic aspects of these realms.
You may recall the myth of his abduction of Persephone, known then as Kore or Proserpina, the daughter of Ceres/Demeter the sister of Pluto/Hades.
As the maiden goddess, Prosperina, picked wild flowers in a field with her friends, the ground opened up and Hades rose from the underworld, abducted her and dragged her down into his kingdom. She was said to have then been raped by him, an ancient way of claiming a bride.
This myth possibly originated as a way to explain the changing Seasons. According to the story, when Proserpina was abducted by Hades, her mother Demeter/Ceres became so upset that she stopped the Earth from producing life-giving energy, causing plants not to grow. Proserpina, while in the underworld, ate food that belonged to the dead, which meant she could not leave permanently. Eventually, a compromise was reached, allowing Proserpina to spend part of the year with her mother and the rest with Hades, whom she later married and became Queen Persephone. As Queen Persephone, she is known as "she who loves the darkness" and serves as a guide for those entering the Underworld.
It’s always meaningful to me to outline Persephone’s story at this time of year, as my desire is to take you on a deep dive into my own experience of Astrology and other Occult studies, as well as tips on how to navigate the Underworld in your own life.
I came to call my Astrological counseling business “The Persephone Program.”
Here,I always share the journey of my personal life and underworld, filled with shadows, fears, and challenges. Drawing from my own encounters, I aim to illuminate a path for my clients, akin to the torch or beacon of awareness that the Goddess Hekate provided for Persephone in her dark surroundings.
This light, symbolized by Hekate as a "key," serves as a guide to avoid losing oneself in a desolate environment.
Happy Scorpio Season.
Love,
Michelle
art by Lawrence Drayton
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