Halloween, Scorpio Festival of Death & Rebirth –Preparation Time
Sun and Mars in Scorpio (illuminating the processes of life and death). Mercury in Sagittarius (preparing for the journey of our death – a Great Adventure, a natural part of life that we have done thousands of times).
The Festivals of Halloween and its accompanying celebrations remind us of death, the nether worlds of ghosts, goblins, angels and archangels.
Altars – It’s time to build our Halloween, All Saints’ and All Soul’s Days altars (art pieces, art forms) with marigolds, pumpkins, pomegranates, persimmons, sugar skeletons, copal (incense), candy corn, and cookies decorated in orange and black. It’s so Scorpio!
Remembering, Forgiveness & Rapprochement – The last day of October and the first days of November are times of remembering those who died. It is also a time for forgiveness, reconciliation and rapprochement. These actions liberate us, and everyone involved in our lives. They actually prepare us for our physical death. Scorpio is the sign of death, transformation, the phoenix of immortality, the vermillion fire bird, reborn from its ashes, symbol of strength in adversity, hope, new life and new beginnings – all Scorpio themes.
Forgiveness: When we forgive, we are also forgiven. When we forgive, we are preparing for our own personal death process, our release from the planet of Sorrows (Earth). When we forgive we prepare for…
- being in the Bardos (region after death, the Soul leaving the body, a time of transition, the stage between life on earth and heaven;
- giving Charon, the boatman, a copper penny to cross the River Styx;
- reviewing our life, learning where and when we did and did not have kindness and the consequences. We are free, less encumbered with grief, sadness, sorrow, the loss of time and opportunity to Love.
We prepare for our death (a Great Adventure, the Soul released from form and matter), when we are still alive on Earth. That is the purpose of Scorpio and Scorpio’s festivals (Halloween, Saints’ and Souls’ Days).
Happy Halloween, everyone! Should we encounter things that go bump in the night may we not be frightened. In terms of costumes – be whomever you are, want to be, used to be (past lives), will be in your next life and/or who you are as a mentor to others. See everyone in the shadows! Love, Risa
The time changes Sunday – falling back.
ARIES: Finances and resources, personal and with others, are highlighted. Careful attention is needed along with concentration, efficiency, economy and strength. Accomplish these day-after-day in a slow consistent rhythm. You may uncover more resources. So many things are hidden during Scorpio. Remember others who have much less. Share and tithe, a constant reminder to you. Tithing creates great abundance.
TAURUS: You want to move consistently into the future with new ideas and plans but there are so few who understand, few with your illumined vision, and even fewer with your force of will and stamina. You strive for poise during these transition times, sending prayerful requests for intelligent and financial assistance and to manifest into form and matter the needs of the world. Your prayers prepare the field for what is to come. Do you have a greenhouse?
GEMINI: Deep feelings, emerging from early life at home are playing out in your present relationships. Because of this you must be careful of intentions, thoughts, actions and communication. Careful that you don’t become part of the difficulty or project onto others your wounds. Don’t hide your vulnerability either. Everyone is vulnerable which is a gift. Showing yours eases barriers limiting heartfelt communication and contact. You want love. Love comes from intentional contact.
CANCER: You may experience stress and over responsibility in your daily life as you notice constant change occurring to everyone everywhere in your life. These shifts reflect the pulse of humanity which you are sensitive to. You need stabilization, an immediate sense of purpose and staying within the safety of home. Make changes in small ways. When viewing the big picture stand with compassion and dispassion. Children bring both blessings and hard work.
LEO: It seems you want both retreat and solitude and a sense of creative freedom. The heightened sense of feeling separated from others enhances an inner communication. You are able to be very intuitive so observe your thoughts carefully and record them. Is your daily life feeling like a transformation is about to occur? Are financial needs being served? A sudden revelation occurs which expands you into other worlds. Take us with you.
VIRGO: Relationships and interactions are most important. Small changes occur in your personal life creating big changes. Careful with communication that it is not harsh. Is there a desire to run away from home for a little while so the seeds of the future can break through? You’re restless for emotional care. Moving forward seek kind companionship. Allow inner spiritual intentions to hold you. Transformation arrives for a long visit and settles itself into your daily life. Pallas Athena joins Pluto.
LIBRA: You’re called to a past life situation, a past impression that is in the present coloring your daily life. It then becomes a present-future one. The past holds and keeps you in order to let forgiveness liberate it. There are two choices facing you. One is criticism and judgment, the other is love. Both mean you have to a take a chance. One keeps you spiritually lonely. The other opens your heart petals. Can you identify the two sides and where you’re positioned? Forgiveness is alchemical. It changes us.
SCORPIO: Change is all around us. As you anticipate change, it comes with a revelatory impact. Since you will experience this field in relation to others, be aware of a need to understand them. Be aware of growing compassion and becoming, if you choose to be, a model for others. As Scorpio is the warrior of the zodiac, you’re prepared for the coming times where the death of the old finally occurs. Strength and courage and warriorship will be called for. Always the disciple is triumphant.
SAGITTARIUS: You’re restless, yet duty-bound, responsible yet rebellious, seeking security yet craving freedom, pleased yet dissatisfied and stimulated within conflicts. You’re a paradox once again. Allow contradictions to work psychologically within you. They create new insight, revelations. Don’t push them aside. They are the Harmony Through Conflict processes that Sag works through to bring new consciousness forth. A natural trajectory into the future. Like a pilgrimage.
CAPRICORN: Do you feel pulled between self needs and responsibility to family, relationship and work? Are you seeking freedom? Are your perceived needs upsetting home, family and relationships? Are you able to communicate clearly what your needs are? Do you need new communication skills for others’ understanding. You are definitely on the “cross” of change. It’s imperative to communicate with others, both therapist and family. Learn Compassionate Communication techniques (non-violent communication study).
AQUARIUS: Some Aquarians are experiencing great work success. Some will be traveling the world soon seeking community. Both are experiencing honor and popularity, expanded social and work reputations, tending to financial responsibilities, developing new business or life plans. They’re climbing the ladder of success as they define it (some don’t) and doing more than they thought capable. And succeeding. Keep going,
PISCES: You need flexibility in great amounts as interruptions and unexpected events occur in all parts of your life, geographically and in terms of your self-identity. You cannot prepare for what will happen. You can only soothe the waters with knowledge that what occurs is redesigning your life in ways you could never have designed yourself. You’re capable, sensitive, sensible and smart. And being looked after. The angels see to it.
Risa – writer, editor, educator, teacher, psychological-spiritual counselor, mentor, astrologer & esotericist, home chef. Founder & Director of The Esoteric & Astrological Studies & Research Institute/College, a contemporary Wisdom School (center for spiritual discourse & study) for the Ageless Wisdom teachings. Foundations of the Teachings are the study & application of exoteric & esoteric Astrology, the Seven Rays, Theosophy, Esotericism, all religions, art, science & Raja Yoga meditation. risagoodwill@gmail.com nightlightnews.org