A Scorpio season spell works best when it respects what the sign is actually about: depth, endings and the things we would rather not look at directly. The Sun is in Scorpio from the evening of 23 October to the evening of 22 November 2026 (AEDT), which gives you a full month to choose a night and do the work properly.
When Scorpio season runs in 2026
According to Cafe Astrology, the Sun enters Scorpio on 23 October 2026 at 5.38am EDT, which is 8.38pm AEDT the same day. It then moves into Sagittarius on 22 November at 2.23am EST (Cafe Astrology), which is 6.23pm AEDT that evening. I have converted those times myself, so check your own timezone if you are outside eastern Australia.
This season carries a lot of other movement. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio until 14 November, and the new moon in Scorpio arrives on 9 November. If you want the full picture, the Scorpio new moon guide covers that date in detail.
Why Scorpio suits release and renewal
Scorpio is a fixed water sign. Cafe Astrology’s Scorpio symbols page lists Mars as its traditional ruler and Pluto as its modern one, and describes Pluto as representing rebirth and transformation. That is astrological tradition, not astronomy, but it explains why practitioners have long linked this sign with endings that make room for something new.
The mechanism is simple. A ritual works as a deliberate marker. When you name something you are finished with and handle it physically, you give your attention a place to land, and attention is usually what makes change stick. Scorpio’s reputation for depth makes it a sensible season to be honest about what that thing really is.
The southern hemisphere adds a useful layer. Here, Scorpio season sits in late spring, when growth is well underway. Clearing something out while everything outside is growing is a good pairing, and the finale of this working involves the compost heap.
The materials and what they bring
Keep the list short. Each material has its own character, and a crowded altar dilutes the work.
Dried rose petals are the soft side of this working. Roses have a long association with love and the heart, and they are an honest reminder that release does not require hardness. Use petals from roses you grew yourself without spray, or buy culinary-grade dried petals. Avoid florist roses, which are commonly treated with chemicals.
Dried patchouli leaf is the earthy anchor. Its smell is dense and dark, and it suits the composting, turning-over quality of the season. It is sold as a dried herb by suppliers such as Mountain Rose Herbs. Australian biosecurity rules and shipping costs apply to any order from the US, so check the Department of Agriculture guidance before buying, or look for a local herb supplier first.
One black or deep red candle in a jar or a stable holder gives the working its fire and its time limit. A small piece of plain paper and a pencil carry the words. A heatproof dish or saucer catches wax drips and holds the herbs.
A Scorpio season spell for release and renewal
Choose an evening during the season. Tuesday suits it well, since Cafe Astrology lists Tuesday as Scorpio’s day. Clear a small table, put the dish in the centre with the candle set firmly in its holder beside it, and keep a bowl of water within reach. Sit down, take a few slow breaths and write one sentence on the paper that names what you are releasing, in plain words and in the present tense, such as “I am finished with carrying this resentment.” Fold the paper once, away from you. Light the candle and, with the paper in your hands, say that sentence aloud once. Tear the paper into small pieces, drop the pieces into the dish, and say what the release is making room for. Take a pinch of dried patchouli leaf and scatter it over the torn paper, speaking to it as an ally that breaks things down and turns them into soil. Add a pinch of rose petals over the top and name one thing you want to tend in its place. Let the candle burn while you sit quietly for as long as feels right, staying in the room the entire time. When you are ready, extinguish the flame with a snuffer or a spoon, never your fingers. Once the wax is cool, tip the paper, patchouli and petals into your compost or onto a garden bed, then wash the dish and your hands under running water and note what you did and how it felt in your grimoire.
Nothing in this working is burned except the candle, which keeps the risk low and keeps the ending physical: you hand the material back to the ground.
Safety
Never leave a lit candle unattended, and keep it away from curtains, paper and anything that catches easily. Use a stable holder on a heatproof surface and keep hair and loose sleeves clear. Pets and children should be out of the room or well away from the flame.
The herbs are for ritual use only. Do not eat them, brew them or put them on skin. I have not verified how every pet reacts to patchouli or dried petals, so keep the dish out of reach of cats, dogs and small children, and compost the leftovers promptly. Use only untreated petals. If you have a scented oil version of patchouli, avoid diffusing it around pets, and note that this spell does not need it.
This is a ritual practice, not a treatment for anything. If a release feels bigger than a spell can hold, talk to a qualified professional or someone you trust.
Making it work after the night
A spell is a starting point. Over the following week, do one concrete thing that matches what you named: send the message, clear the drawer, end the subscription, or begin the small habit. Mercury is retrograde until 14 November, so keep your wording plain and re-read anything important before you send it. Our Mercury retrograde cord working pairs well with this one if communication is part of what you are releasing.
If you would like more suppliers for dried herbs and candles, Sage Goddess and Lucky Mojo are both well-known US options, with the same biosecurity and shipping caveats for Australian buyers.
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