October arrives carrying both freshness and invitation. In the Southern Hemisphere, blossoms unfold, and the air feels lighter, yet there is also a whisper in the background: "What are you still holding that no longer belongs?"
Letting go is a phrase we hear often, but what does it really mean? It is not just about discarding or ignoring. In its truest form, letting go is an alchemical process, a transformation that turns heaviness into lightness, endings into beginnings, and the old into fertile ground for the new.
Why October Calls Us to Release
This month naturally supports release on multiple levels.
- Numerology of 5: October holds the vibration of
- Freedom, thriving with exploration, travel or experiencing new things.
- Adaptability, and transformation, symbolising movement, growth and willingness to evolve.
- Curiosity, strong desire to learn through experience rather than theory, enjoying variety.
- The number 5 asks us to loosen our grip and allow life to move us into fresh directions.
- Be aware that 5 can also bring restlessness, inconsistency or being scattered, struggles with commitment or finish what has been started.
- Astrological energy: later in the month, the Sun shifts into Scorpio, a sign of depth, truth, and rebirth. Scorpio doesn't shy away from shadow but shows us that what we shed, we are never truly losing, we are transmuting.
- Nature's mirror: While northern friends move toward autumn's harvest, here in the southern hemisphere we step deeper into spring. New blossoms are only possible because the plant has released what no longer nourishes.
Together, these energies create a perfect stage for us to pause and ask, "Where in my life am I being called to release?"
What Letting Go Really Means
Letting go does not mean erasing, forgetting, or denying. It is an act of honour. We acknowledge what has shaped us, thank it for its role, and then choose to loosen its grip on our present.
Think of a favourite outfit you wore years ago. At the time, it fit perfectly and carried memories. But as you grow, your shape, style, and needs change. Holding on does not make you that version of yourself again, it simply crowds your wardrobe. The same is true of habits, beliefs, or even relationships. They may have served us once, but when they no longer fit, they ask to be gently laid down.
Signs You Are Ready to Release
Here are some gentle signals that something in your life might be waiting to be let go:
- Feeling restless or heavy, even when nothing is 'wrong'.
- Noticing clutter, commitments, or stories that suddenly feel loud.
- Return thoughts of 'I need change' or 'this does not feel right anymore'.
- A sense of fatigue when engaging with certain habits, roles, or items.
These are not failures. They are whispers of your energy field, letting you know space wants to be made.
Supportive Tools for This Stage
- Crystals: Black Tourmaline to ground and protect; selenite to sweep the aura clean.
- Essential Oils: Frankincense for spiritual clarity, eucalyptus for fresh renewal.
- Affirmation: "I honour what has served me and lovingly let it go. I welcome the new with grace".
Closing Reflection
This is the beginning of our October journey together, the first step in the Alchemy of Letting Go. By noticing what feels heavy and naming it, you have already begun the process of release.
Next week, we will dive deeper into how emotions and energy can be cleared from the body and aura, the unseen layers that often hold on long after the mind has decided to move forward.
For now, be gentle. Let October's winds remind you that release is not an ending, but an opening.
If you feel called to go deeper into this process of release, my Release & Renew Workshop offering guided practices for emotional, energetic, and physical clearing. It is a safe space to lay down what no longer serves and invite in lightness. For those seeking personal guidance, one-on-one sessions are also available. Together we will explore what your energy is ready to release and how to step into renewal.