Last Scorpio Season
Last Scorpio Season, I was out hiking with my boyfriend, on one of the many mountain trails in Colorado. On our way out, we were driving around enjoying the scenery, and I noticed something strange. It looked like several of the trees were full of giant cobwebs. I couldn’t help but be reminded of the “Darkness Falls,” episode of X-files with the deadly tiny insects that looked like little neon green spiders.
“X-Files: Darkness Falls.”
What Is That?!
It sent a chill up my spine. I pointed it out to my boyfriend, who was equally bewildered. We wondered if it was the result of tree spiders or silkworms or something else altogether. As we continued our journey home, we continued to see more trees with this strange phenomenon. Finally, we stopped to try to get up close and see what had us so unsettled. Still confused by whatever was in the trees, I took a picture. I looked at the picture, and I was unable to make any sense of what I was looking at on my phone.
A Lesson On Perspective
This Scorpio Season
Almost a full year later, I pulled up this picture as I was editing old photos on my phone. After a year of intense transformations and purging, it finally became clear what was in the photo. It wasn’t cobwebs or the result of silkworms or any insect.
Lo and behold, it was simply the remnants of flowers that had gone to seed. Upon further investigation, I discovered these were clematis seed heads, nothing more nothing less. Isn’t it strange how even just a year’s time can drastically change our perspective? What was once creepy, and unsettling, is now quite silly.
Considering how clematis made itself known to me, it is no wonder that it symbolizes mental prowess, wisdom, and ambition. It tested whether I was paying close attention to my environment or not; it bestowed upon me a wise lesson on perspective, and it reminded me to continue to reach towards my goals and aspirations. This plant is truly sharp and wise.
Final Thoughts
As we enter Scorpio Season, I leave you with something to ponder over. How is your current circumstances and mindset affecting your perspective on life and the future? How are you viewing the dark times to come?
Are you looking towards winter with dread and apprehension? Do you find yourself unsettled by this season of death? Or perhaps, do you see this as an opportunity to slow down and reconnect with yourself and your ancestors?
Remember, the days are shortening, and the veil is thinning as we draw closer to Samhain and Yule. You can take this time to rest, recover, and go deep within yourself or you can choose to grieve the end of summer. The choice is yours.
Blessed be, and I hope you have a wonderful Samhain/Halloween!
