Every autumn, as the air cools and daylight fades, nature itself seems to pause—suspended between vitality and rest. This threshold marks the descent into the darker half of the year, when what once thrived in the warmth of summer sun begins to return to the earth as winter approaches. Within this rhythm of dying and becoming, we find the story of Persephone, …

Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac, is often associated with intensity, mystery, and the hidden depths of human experience. Governed by fixed water energy, Scorpio embodies the full descent into the darkness that begins after the Autumn Equinox. This is a time when the light recedes and the nights grow longer, ushering in the domination of darkness, inviting introspection and transformation.

The Libra New Moon arrives in a couple days, like a breath between worlds, serving as the final inhale before the plunge into Scorpio’s transformative depths. The air feels still, poised, and purposeful. We stand at the edge of one season’s grace and another’s intensity, where the calm of reflection gives way to the passion of becoming. In this brief but potent pause, the cosmos offers us a chance to align our inner harmony with the new cycle that awaits us.

Astrology has served as a bridge between the heavenly and earthly realms for millennia, connecting human experiences to the rhythms of the cosmos across a variety of cultures and eras. Yet, in modern interpretations, much of the understanding that used to govern this practice has become lost wisdom or is often misunderstood. Nowhere is this more evident than in the relationship between light and dark.

Throughout the evolution of civilizations, humanity has gazed upon the heavens in wonder, seeking to understand the rhythms of the cosmos and their reflections in our own lives. The celestial bodies—the sun, moon, and stars—have long served as guides, storytellers, and symbols of the profound connections between all things. Among the many ways cultures have interpreted these celestial movements, the astrological correspondences between these cycles stand out for recognizable patterns of influence.

Across the globe and throughout time, cultures have relied on their observances of natural cycles to mark time, celebrate the seasons, and connect with the universally sacred. These cycles, rooted in the movements of Earth and the heavens, form the foundation of many spiritual practices across the world. One such system of seasonal observances is the Wheel of the Year, a calendar rooted in ancient Pagan festivals, which revolves around the natural rhythms of the sun and the resulting seasonal changes on Earth. Although rooted in European traditions, the Wheel of the Year can serve as a universal tool for understanding time, seasons, and spirituality, offering insights that resonate across cultures and eras.