Embracing Transformation: A Día de Muertos Cord Cutting Ceremony in Scorpio Season
Today, as Scorpio season blankets us in introspection and transformation, I held a ceremony to cut cords from my parents—a ritual of release and a powerful mark in my journey of healing. Scorpio season, a time when nature itself embraces the fall, the shedding of leaves, and the symbolic death that precedes winter, is when I felt called to let go of the past in a deeper, more final way.
October brings Halloween, a holiday widely celebrated here. Yet, I don’t celebrate it myself; I was raised with the beautiful Mexican tradition of Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Rooted in indigenous and Spanish heritage, Día de Muertos is a time to honor our deceased loved ones, to create altars adorned with their favorite foods, marigolds, photos, and candles. It’s a celebration of life and death intertwined, recognizing the presence of our ancestors who remain with us in spirit.
Halloween may not be my tradition, but in many ways, it feels like I celebrate it year-round. Dressing up is a lifestyle for me; I choose to embody different expressions and aesthetics on any day I feel inspired. So, while Halloween invites many to play dress-up, I live that magic every day, expressing my inner world through the personas I create and wear.
Scorpio my Favorite Season.
Scorpio season has always been my favorite, with its intense themes of transformation, mystery, and renewal. Despite the recent loss I’ve experienced through this cord-cutting ceremony, there’s something about this season that speaks to my soul. I love the colors and energies that come alive in the house of Scorpio—the deep reds, blacks, and rich, earthy tones that bring a sense of power and introspection.
Astrologically, my connection to Scorpio season runs deep. I have my Moon, Mars, and Pluto in Scorpio, all residing in the 8th house—the house of transformation, rebirth, and hidden truths. This alignment fuels my connection to this season’s themes, where life and death meet, where the past is honored, and where the groundwork is laid for new growth. Scorpio season, with its vibrant energy of shedding and regeneration, feels like home to me.
After the cord-cutting ceremony, I experienced deep grief—a heaviness that lingered as I came to terms with this loss. But today, on Día de Muertos, I found a way to release that grief by honoring my past relationship with my parents. Through remembering the good moments and reflecting on our shared history, I allowed myself to celebrate what was and, in doing so, let go with love and gratitude. This day offered me a path to peace, reminding me that honoring the past can be the final step toward true healing. In the spirit of Día de Muertos, I find parallels with this season’s themes of life, death, and rebirth. Scorpio season calls us to embrace endings, much like the way Día de Muertos celebrates the lives of those who have passed, reminding us that endings are also beginnings.
The Ritual of Reclamation
As the ceremony began, I used Hapé, sage, and crystals to ground and open pathways for this release. I prepared the Hapé, inhaling it deeply, and immediately felt the intensity surge within me—a powerful sensation that broke down old barriers and illusions, allowing me to confront the pain and grief of what I was letting go.
With every breath, I felt my intention to sever these bonds strengthen. The sage smoke cleared the air, and I visualized my connection with my parents dissolving into light, much like the fall leaves scattering on the ground. I offered what remained—the emotional residue and fragments of old stories—back to the earth, trusting it would transmute them into something new.
For more details on my ceremony and the journey of reclaiming my power, see my blog post: A Cord Cutting Ceremony – Reclaiming My Power (link). This post dives deeper into the transformative steps, rituals, and emotions that guided me through this profound experience.
Grieving the Loss
Even in reclaiming my power, I’m grieving heavily for the loss. It’s a unique kind of pain, realizing that I don’t have parents in the same sense anymore, a pain that few can truly understand. This grieving feels like watching those precious connections fall away, just as leaves descend, leading to the stark bareness of winter. It’s a painful process, but one that brings clarity and quiet, preparing me for new growth.
Scorpio Season and the Power of Letting Go
Scorpio, a sign of transformation and rebirth, teaches us that life’s cycles of death and renewal are necessary. Like the trees that let go of their leaves, I am embracing this act of release. Just as Día de Muertos honors life and death, this ceremony honors my journey toward wholeness.
In releasing the cords that held me to the expectations and needs of my parents, I have created space for a rebirth. Scorpio season has taught me that endings are never final, but part of an endless cycle where we shed what no longer serves, making room for our next evolution.
Finding Peace in the Endings
Today, I honor the past by releasing it, as one honors a loved one who has passed. I acknowledge the gifts and lessons that these connections brought, and with gratitude, I let them rest in peace. This act of cutting cords isn’t one of hatred or anger; it’s an act of profound self-love, giving myself the freedom to move forward, unburdened by expectations that were not mine to carry.
To those navigating their own season of endings, know that letting go isn’t about abandonment; it’s about honoring the truth of what can no longer be. As Scorpio season reminds us, there’s beauty and strength in transformation, and through this, we allow our own renewal.
With love and light,
Regina Heels