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Welp, it’s official: fall is here!

As we hang in this moment of balance on the Fall Equinox, Mother Nature is signaling that it’s time for us to shift, too. Like Persephone, we’re beginning our journey into the darkness — a descent inward, toward quieter days and longer nights.

A summer girlie through and through, this time of year is always a little melancholy for me. I grieve the high sun, long beach days, summer adventures, and cherished days at the lake.

But the more intentional I’ve become with my practice, the more I’ve begun to welcome the quietude of the cooler months. I’ve learned to appreciate the rhythm of the season, leaning into slow crafts like knitting and nurturing movement like yin yoga.

And yet, I'm still preparing myself for just how sloooooooow the next several months will be...

Because we’re heading into Retrograde Season. 🌀

ICYMI, we have three pretty major retrogrades coming up:

• Venus will retrograde through Scorpio and Libra from October 3 to November 13.
• Mercury will retrograde through Scorpio from October 24 to November 13.
• Mars will retrograde through Virgo and Leo from January 10 to April 1.

That’s a whole lot of retrograde energy.

At different points over the upcoming months, we’ll be invited to re-evaluate our relationships, our communication, and our drive.

I won’t sugarcoat it —we’ll all be challenged in different ways. Our natal charts will determine how strongly these retrogrades may affect each of us, and where that energy is likely to show up.

But retrogrades aren’t something to fear.

They’re invitations to slow down, look inward, and revisit what needs our attention. They ask us to pause before pushing forward, to reflect before reacting, and to notice what we might otherwise be too busy to see.

As an astrologer, I'm always on the hunt for repeating themes and I can't help but notice that Mother Nature and the Universe are both guiding us toward the same thing right now

I'm personally taking this as my sign to surrender to the slowness.

I'll be using these pauses as time to learn, reflect, and connect...and just accept that things are happening as they should.

If you're interested in doing the same, here are three special workshops I'm hosting in Southern Maine:

Retrograde Season: Astrology for the Months Ahead

Thomas Memorial Library · Cape Elizabeth

Tuesday, October 13 · 6:30–7:30 PM · FREE

Learn more here

If I’ve piqued your interest with these retrogrades, please join me for a free lecture on Retrograde Season. I’ll dive into all three upcoming retrogrades — what they mean, what to avoid, and how to work with them. You’ll leave with a better understanding of what’s to come, along with tools to help you navigate the season ahead.

If you're not local, head to my shop and grab my FREE Venus Retrograde Guide + Ritual instead!

Make Your Own Spirit Candle

Underdog Candles Studio · Westbrook

Friday, October 23 · 5–7 PM · $75

Grab your tickets here

This special evening is a little bit séance-y and a lot bit crafty. Join me to create your own Spirit Candle — a magickal tool for connecting with Spirit, whether that’s a loved one, animal companion, or guide. I’ll lead you through an opening meditation, smoke cleanse, and closing blessing, while Lauren of Underdog Candles guides you through the candle-making process. The evening will also include a Tarot pull and is timed so your Spirit Candle will be ready to light on Halloween, when the veil is thin.

Rooted Self: Samhain Gathering

Botanically Curious · Portland

Wednesday, October 28 · 5:30–7 PM · $50

Secure your spot here

If you’re looking to celebrate Samhain, come gather in community with me! This special evening is curated to help you connect with your healed ancestors and honor the wisdom of your plant allies and lineage. Through meditation, tea divination, and channeled journaling, we’ll deepen our relationship with our ancestors and call on their support as we set intentions for the year ahead. We’ll close by creating our own ancestor bottles, a physical embodiment of our connection, intentions, and the evening’s magick.

If you have any questions about these offerings, please don't hestiate to reach out.

Warmly,

Jersey

P.s. - If you want to meet individually, I still have openings in October for one-on-one astrology readings: Book a Reading

Or if you're interested in an Animal Communication Session or Energy Healing, just send me an email: jerseygriggs.writes@gmail.com