Scorpio Season, Adorning the Shadows

Libra’s scales have settled, and the light is slowly dimming into true fall. From October 23 until November 21, the sun moves through Scorpio and the mood of the season turns inward towards rebirth and desire.

Red velvet turtleneck with a gold Hathor collar necklace at the neckline, for Scorpio season

Stones for the Season

Black Onyx

The most Scorpionic of stones, onyx is a polished midnight that draws the light in rather than giving it back. Long worn for protection and inner strength, it is the natural companion for a season of holding boundaries and trusting instincts. Onyx keeps your secrets and never tells.

Tiger’s Eye

Scorpio sees everything and reveals little. Tiger’s eye, with its gold that flashes and fades in the light, is the watchful eye in the dark. Associated with willpower and quiet protection, tiger’s eye lends Scorpio the calm to act with intention rather than impulse.

Red Jasper

This is Mars in a stone. Red jasper is traditionally associated with bravery and passion, like the steady fire Scorpio carries beneath its composure. Set beside onyx, it becomes the season set in 14k gold plating.

Citrine

Every shadow needs a flame. Warm and luminous, citrine is one of November’s birthstones and is linked to renewal and confidence. It is the light Scorpio finds on the other side of transformation, rising from the ashes.

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Laughing model covering her eyes with a hand stacked with gold Nova and Hathor rings and a black onyx cuff

It is the Season of Adorning the Shadows

Ruled by Mars and Pluto, the planets of action and transformation, Scorpio governs the zodiac’s eighth house of intimacy and secrets (everything we share behind closed doors). Aesthetically, Scorpio is magnetic and drawn to rich tones and contrast. Like a single statement ring worn with conviction, its energy says everything.

Frequently asked questions

When is Scorpio season?

Scorpio season runs from October 23 to November 21, when the Sun moves through Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Mars and Pluto, the planets of action and transformation, it is a season of intimacy, secrets and rebirth, and the one House of Harlow dresses in black onyx, tiger’s eye, red jasper and citrine.

What do black onyx and tiger’s eye symbolize?

Black onyx has been long associated with protection and inner strength, and the Victorians would set it in their Second Mourning jewelry (9-12 months after loss) to keep their passed on loved ones near. Tiger’s eye can be worn for courage and luck. Old lore calls it a watchful eye that protects its wearer.

What makes a piece of jewelry an heirloom?

An heirloom is built to outlast its first owner. Look for gold or sterling silver, natural stones and careful craftsmanship. House of Harlow’s Nova Collection sets natural diamonds and semi-precious stones in solid 14k and 18k gold, made to be passed down.

How do I care for my jewelry so it lasts for generations?

Clean gold pieces gently with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth, then dry them thoroughly. Never soak your jewelry. Store each piece separately so stones and metals don’t scratch one another. Take your jewelry off before swimming or applying lotions or perfumes, especially gold plated pieces.

Scorpio season teaches us that the dark is not something to fear, but to be explored. Wear your demi-fine and fine jewelry as both a daily ritual and as an invitation for the season: black onyx for protection, red jasper for courage, and citrine for renewal.