Here lies the war-scarred frostbitten gates of Pluto,
Scorpio’s exalted ruler amid a silent celestial dispute.
Mars, the crimson gladiator planet, claims a throne, too,
In every act of selfless gallantry, one is given their due.
Diminutive in stature, the Scorpion is not to be overlooked,
But if you get close enough, its sting will make you shook.
In the 8th house’s jet-black raven-infested domain,
Lessons to curb zeal, jealousy’s twin, from which piety is gained.
Careening down bottomless depths, clasping to a magpie feather,
Which endows unseen reality-defying occult power.
A hushed realm in terror, where Cerberus,
With his thrice-amplified thunderous growls, guards,
This distant kingdom of Hades, who metes justice out to us,
And battled Heracles, who saw the glistening icy gates of Hell unbarred.
Heracles, the Argonaut, who tugged in a clash with the twelve avatars,
A celestial menagerie of grotesque creatures,
Each labor is a tale that mirrors universal scars.
From the Nemean lion and its flowing wildfire mane,
To see off the venomous multifaceted Hydra in pain.
A shadowed realm where the adventures never end,
Taboos beckon to us like long-lost friends, and our curiosity lends.
Striving to reach the pinnacle, Phoenix, bright and ablaze,
Daring to confront the thick dark shroud of darkness,
Averting the devil’s gaze.
Dancing at night, where shadows unlock the veiled light,
In transformative embrace, our spirits take flight.
Souls merging with a kiss, not merely touching lips,
Finding mates in destined roles, stars aligning in a solar eclipse.
Yet the mysterious cosmos is not only bliss and love,
For with the dove’s peace, the hawk’s shadow must move.
Trauma looms like an ancient tree with deep-seated roots,
Reaching back through ancestral generations,
Unveiling Chiron, the wounded healer’s hidden truths.
In the domes of the heavens, when we are all begotten,
Are the twelve constellations, no one is forgotten.
Yet, Pluto, a dwarf planet and ruler, casts a mighty shadow,
In its quiet rule, the depths of Scorpius we follow.
Beside this realm, the angry red co-ruler Mars glares,
A fiery companion, igniting courage from despair.
So, embrace and dance every season of Halloween,
Uncover the paradoxes of the living, dead, and in between.
Footnotes
1. Pluto: In Roman mythology, Pluto is the god of the underworld. Astrologically, Pluto rules Scorpio, symbolizing transformation, power, and renewal through death or the ending of phases.
2. Mars: Known as the “crimson gladiator planet,” Mars is the traditional ruler of Scorpio (before Pluto was discovered). It represents action, desire, and the assertive aspect of Scorpio.
3. 8th house: In astrology, the 8th house is associated with Scorpio and represents rebirth, transformation, sexuality, and the cycle of death and rebirth.
4. Magpie feather: Often considered symbols of luck, magpies are also associated with occult knowledge. The feather can symbolize the ability to traverse between the spiritual and the material worlds.
5. Cerberus: A three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades, preventing the dead from leaving. It symbolizes the boundary between the living world and the underworld.
6. Heracles: A hero in Greek mythology who, among his twelve labors, entered the underworld and encountered Cerberus, showcasing his strength and bravery.
7. Nemean lion: The first of Heracles’ twelve labors, symbolizing a seemingly invincible obstacle that was overcome through strength and wit.
8. Hydra: A multi-headed serpent defeated by Heracles. Each head cut-off sprouted two more, symbolizing challenges that grow increasingly complex.
9. Phoenix: A mythical bird that regenerates from its own ashes, symbolizing rebirth, renewal, and eternal life—themes closely associated with Scorpio.
10. Solar eclipse: Represents moments of sudden insight, change, and the temporary illumination of the shadow self, aligning with Scorpio’s themes of transformation and the uncovering of more profound truths.
11. Chiron: Known as the “Wounded Healer,” an asteroid/comet that represents healing through embracing one’s own wounds and learning to heal others with empathy and compassion.
12. Halloween: A time when it is believed the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest, echoing Scorpio’s connection with the metaphysical and the transformation between states of being.
