It is in the dark that our light shines the brightest, welcome to Scorpio season

BY GARCIA AKUA

Happy November Cosmic Family!!  We are two months away from 2022; the year indeed is flying by. We said goodbye to 2020 with such a chaotic year and now 2021 is almost coming to an end. What have you learned?

Cosmically, the year starts in the spring. The winter season calls us to hibernate and recalibrate our experiences of the seasons before. I see many conversations going on about finishing the year strong, using this time to go extra hard, but according to nature I beg to differ.

We are now in Scorpio season. Scorpio is the sign of death and rebirth. It is a water sign that represents the deep, dark waters that many are afraid to navigate, however it’s in the deep waters we often find our buried treasures. Water represents emotions; this calls us to a deep look at the impact of our emotions below the surface. Scorpio season invites us to take a deep plunge and explore the darker aspects of ourselves.

Libra season exposes imbalances in our relationships with love and money. Our values were shown for us to really examine the types and dynamics of the relationships we are in. As we mentioned earlier, the last two years have blown by like a whirlwind, bringing with it a whirlwind of change. Many had to examine their relationships with their jobs as mandates and layoffs, deadlines have come up, some have had to truthfully explore where their values lie in regard to health, freedom and livelihood. Others have also had the time to look at the dynamics of the personal relationships they are engaged in. Where are we giving too much? Where are we not giving enough? Do we feel valued, and do we value those we have around us?

Scorpio season asks us to explore these imbalances. Are these relationships based on fear? Are these trauma bonds? Do we feel safe to be our whole authentic self? Scorpio season is known as shadow work season. Shadow work is exploring aspects of ourselves that we have hidden or hold shame and trauma. The hope is that we find our truth in these experiences and reclaim our power. Shadow work allows us to unpack our triggers, so they no longer have so much power over us. With the deep introspective energy of Scorpio, it is a good time to dive deep and find our truth.

On November 4^th, 2021, we had an intense new moon in Scorpio. New moons are usually times for setting new goals and intentions. Aligning with Scorpio energy, this gives us the opportunity to recommit to the darker sides of ourselves and pour more love into darkness. Our triggers can be looked at negatively, or we can view them as a challenge to meet new parts of ourselves and love all of who we are much more deeply.

We often hold back, play it safe and small, and overly give to others because something in the mind and/or body is still playing old narratives. Let the waters of Scorpio wash away your fears. Balance the scales of Libra season and face your darkness. We cannot appreciate the light without the dark. It is in the dark that our light shines the brightest. Take the plunge in the waters of your deep emotions, hold space for them, learn the lessons and let them go.

As nature shows us, in winter the animals go inside and hibernate. Do not feel the need to rush to smash unrealistic goals. Pace yourself, and more importantly listen to your mind, body and spirit. Take some time to hibernate and go within. Explore your darkness, embrace all of you and most importantly release the trauma and step into your power and truth. Use the energy from the new moon to recommit to which you are now and your true value. Take back your power and let your light shine!