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  • Scorpio Season – Dark alchemy

    Scorpio Season – Dark alchemy

    Sun sets at 6pm and the darker half of the year is well and truly upon us. Over the last few weeks we slipped into autumn through Libra season with our scented candles, coffee dates and well curated jumpers. The coziness and warmth of the initial days of Autumn are brewing themselves into the more sinister, perpetual darkness of Hebridean winter.

    That’s right! It’s Scorpio season. The stereotypical dark sign of the zodiac. Often given a bad rep by pop astrologers and represented by the less than friendly Scorpion.

    Poor Scorpio is woefully misunderstood as a sign, perhaps because Scorpio holds some of the most powerful energy in the Zodiac – Transformation.

    As people, Scorpios are generally  passionate, intense, articulate and mysterious. Loyal to their bones and unafraid to dive into uncharted territory. They are often drawn to religion, taboo subcultures and investigative work. These people are devoted on a soul level to gaining a deeper understanding of the world – sometimes at great cost or danger to themselves.

    But just like the scorpion has it’s physical exoskeleton, Scorpios are blessed with their own psychic exoskeleton. Their resilience to pressure and toxic environments is miraculous, given their capacity for emotional intensity and sensitivity.

    Being both a feminine and water sign, Scorpio relates to the emotional and subconscious self (much like the sign of Cancer we uncovered in June) but where cancer relates to the archetype of the mother, Scorpio relates to the archetype of the Cailleach.

    This is where the notion of transformation comes into play. Over the next 4 weeks we celebrate the festival of Samhain (modern equivalent Halloween). A period where the ‘veils’ between the worlds of natural and supernatural are thinnest. Oftentimes where our intuition is strongest. Trees shed their final leaves upon the ground and quietly an army of species set to work decomposing and transforming the rotting remnants of summer into a dark rich canvas from which new growth will emerge in spring…

    However this process is not instantaneous and we are faced with a barren, dreich dark period where far too often the shadows and lack of light can make us troubled and uneasy.

    This is where we can harness the energy of Scorpio to hold us through the gloom of late Autumn. To truly know the vibrance and brightness of our lives, we must first confront the shadier, unsettling parts. Even on the brightest days we cast a shadow.

    Find yourself time and grace to scuttle into the darker, mysterious corners of your mind, sit there and listen. Let yourself feel discomfort and unease knowing that you are armed with a fierce set of pincers and a sting in your tail. Envision the process of leaf litter turning slowly into rich earth. Get to know the bizarre and quiet creatures that lurk there –  slowly transmuting this heavy, spoiled energy into fertile ground in their own time.

    Have faith in your ability to transform because at this time of year you truly are an alchemist.

    Published: The ileach October 2025

  • Libra Season – Weigh hey!

    Libra Season – Weigh hey!

    Fruitful Virgo season comes to a close and as the rain hammers down and the waves crash upon the shore here in Port Charlotte, Summer seems a distant memory. We have reached the half way mark in the zodiacal year and enter into time of Libra –  the  seventh sign of the zodiac marking the autumn equinox. Ruled by Venus the planet of love. Libra is an air sign and relates to artistry, relationships and diplomacy.

    Those lucky enough to know a Libra will know they are  (without doubt) the charmers of the zodiac. Gifted with an uncanny ability to wrangle their way in and out of situations with humour, grace or a nice outfit. Those born under this sign are famed for having a flirty reputation. Quick to fall in love, indecisive and suckers for old school romance… in pop culture Libras are rather notorious for their love affairs. 

    But Libra is a far more complex and nuanced sign than this! Represented by the scales in astrology, Libra seeks harmony and balance through constant weighing and judging their environments. Is it any wonder they have a hard time making decisions!?  They seek a state of equilibrium and hold onto their own morals tightly…but the scales aren’t always as perfectly balanced as they appear. Though peacekeepers at heart – Libra’s can’t help but meddle! Prone to seesawing their lives for a little entertainment, before quietly returning to their blissful, well presented state. Naturally their heightened sensitivity to their environment and relationships draws Libra to creative pursuits and aesthetic beauty. At this time of year creative energy is strong, make sure to embrace the flow – you’ll be impressed by what you are able to produce. Many of the most famous interior designers, artists and fashion designers are born under this sign. Perhaps it’s no coincidence the abundance of autumn themed home decor and outfit inspiration trends so highly in the media every year.

    So as night begins to overtake day and we come ever closer to the bleak Islay winter, let’s take a moment to  tune into Libra’s energy and create our own tastefully decorated inner sanctum to last us the darker half of the year! 

    Here’s a quick exercise:

    Find a quiet, comfy spot. Relax and centre yourself.

    Take a moment to focus on a beautiful thing – this could be anything: a sunset you watched, the laugh of someone you love, a work of art, an object you treasure.

    With this in mind, inhale deeply – breathe in this beautiful thing and envision it entering into your lungs…

    Hold your breath for a couple of seconds and allow it to sink and settle to the bottom of your chest.

    Then exhale slowly and gently come back to the present in the knowledge you have stowed something precious in your chest.

    Repeat this process as many times as you’d like. Anytime you feel called, take a moment to reach in and revisit your chest of delights. 

  • Ileach Article – Leo – Mane Character Energy 

    Ileach Article – Leo – Mane Character Energy 

    In my last article we explored the archetype of the sign Cancer, taking time to look inwards and attune to the watery, sensitive depths of our emotions. As we travel into the next fiery sign of Leo it’s all about pushing our energy back outwards.

    Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac, ruled by the Sun and represented by the lion. It governs all forms of self expression and creativity. Leo wishes to be admired, seen and amused. Much like the sun, they are renowned for being warm, dependable and bright.

    Leos love to entertain and are generally gifted with a good sense of humour. Oftentimes Leos use their charm to gain power and status in their environments.

    On the other hand, they can tend towards an excess of self-importance straying into arrogance and truly believing they are the centre of the universe (not just the solar system!).

    Leo is strongly associated with the heart, as an organ and source of vitality – where our first fire sign Aries taught us bravery and initiation, Leo teaches courage and loyalty. Even the word ‘courage’ derives from the Latin “cor” meaning heart. 

    To be courageous is to approach the world without fear of repercussion, however difficult. To act upon something you truly believe in, with sustained effort. Leo’s lesson is to teach us to stay true to ourselves and radiate our inner light outwards – when you choose to stay true to yourself, oftentimes the world does tend to bend itself in your favour.

    Take a moment to ask yourself: Where do you shine in life? Are you really allowing yourself to life vivaciously? Are you the most vibrant authentic version of yourself you could be in this moment? 

    Oftentimes we are ashamed of being “cringey” or “too much”. Try stepping into the shameless, expressive energy of Leo over the next few weeks and see where letting go of cringe takes you. You may be surprised…

    In other news: Mercury – our communicative planet is retrograde (appearing to move backwards) again. This time bringing up past issues and asking us to revisit them. Beware of pesky exes, paperwork you forgot about and previous drama sneaking up on you. It’s also likely we’ll experience more issues with technology. Remember to keep physical copies of digital information! 

    Saturn formed a conjunction with Neptune earlier in the month prompting us to wonder about how our structures whether societal or domestic may be deceiving us.

    Uranus has also shuffled into gemini causing seismic shifts in the area of our charts ruled by that sign (for those who know)! On a broader scale the Uranus Gemini transit has long associations with the United States and their role in conflict. This could be an interesting space to watch over the next few years.