October 13th 2026 - The Devil in Libra, Scorpio Moon🔥♎
Autumn always brings out something a little more motivated in me, it was around Mabon eight years ago that I got the wild idea to start selling crystals online and after the energy slump summer tends to deliver me, it's nice to wake up a bit and remember I can do more than exist. These days, though, even the low energy of a summer slump doesn't actually equal rest, and when autumn rolls around again I can find myself pretty quickly in over my head with projects and a busy schedule. When this happens, it's easy to fall into automated patterns and habits that require less mental bandwidth even if they're not habits that do me any favors in the long run, so it's never quite a surprise to me when I end up being stalked by The Devil card in my spreads and daily pulls.
XV The Devil in Libra 🐍⚖️
The second time in a week this card has appeared for me, quite possibly that's worth a little more investigation! Let's start by looking at some astrological placements and what they mean:
Sun in Libra: Partnerships, balance, peacekeeping
Moon in Scorpio: Shining a light on subconscious fears, secrets and emotional truths
Venus retrograde in Scorpio: A focus on attachments and power dynamics, the need for control
Placements like this definitely set The Devil in a much more internal context, suggesting traps we set for ourselves rather than deception that comes from others. Today calls for a bit of soul-searching, asking ourselves to take an uncompromising look at our codependent behaviors, shame, and compulsive habits. This is an opportunity to connect with ourselves, take our own hand and lead ourselves out of the woods. Sometimes the key to breaking free is simply acknowledging what's trapping us, but it'll require some radical honesty.
Crystal Allies ✨
Black Tourmaline
A powerfully protective stone, black tourmaline acts as a shield from the energetic hooks of self-limiting behavioral cycles. Wear this stone or keep it in your pocket throughout the day to neutralize heavier emotions and protect your personal boundaries during difficult conversations -- with yourself and with others alike.
Smoky Quartz
The Devil is ruled by Saturn and so can often manifest as heavy feelings of anxiety, fear of failure or repressed grief we carry with us. Smoky quartz acts a gentle aid in releasing and dissolving these negative emotions, lifting them away rather than shaking them out of us all at once. Carry this stone and hold it in your palm during stressful moments that tempt you into falling on old habits.
Obsidian
Obsidian is another one of those deeply protective stones, perfect for severing unhealthy energetic ties and self-deception. Paired with the Moon and retrograde Venus in Scorpio, obsidian is energetically primed for cutting away toxic dependencies and reclaiming your personal power. Place it on your altar, desk, or bedside table as a focal point during morning intention-setting.
Crossing my fingers for something a little less heavy next time, but I guess there isn't really a better time for deep introspection than the dead middle of spooky season! I'd love to hear how you use these stones for breaking out of bad patterns and habits, so if you've got a minute feel free to drop your experience in the comments.
Have a great Tuesday, be well! 💜💚
Devin