Persephone’s Descent and Individuation, Virgo New Moon | S2 Ep.17

Mabon and Autumn Equinox Preparation with Virgo New Moon, Venus, Persephone, Demeter and Mercury | Maiden and Mother Archetypes Maiden to Mother Poetry Book Something shifts when the season starts to turn, and you can feel it before the calendar confirms it. I’m naming that threshold and using it as a portal into the Virgo new moon, the approach to Mabon and the Autumn Equinox, and the deeper descent that always arrives as we move toward fall. If you’ve been craving a reset that is practical and soulful, this is the kind of grounding that doesn’t bypass your body. We talk about routines, nervous system support, and why Virgo medicine is less about perfection and more about discernment, structure, and real nourishment. From there, we drop into myth as psychology through Persephone and Demeter. Persephone’s descent becomes a powerful mirror for individuation: separating self from family roles, loosening enmeshment, and returning to relationship with clearer boundaries and sovereignty. I connect that to modern life in a tangible way, including the small “leaving the nest” moments that reveal where we are still clinging, still avoiding independence, or still refusing to receive support. Astrology adds heat and depth this week: Venus moving into Scorpio spotlights feminine shadow work and the golden shadow gifts we haven’t claimed yet, Mercury moving into Libra raises themes of equality and reciprocity in relationships, and Uranus retrograde asks what is awakening within you right now. I offer simple journaling prompts and a permission slip to focus on the one thread that calls to you most, instead of trying to do everything at once. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s feeling the seasonal shift, and leave a review so more people can find Priestess Initiations. What are you choosing to reclaim as you begin your descent? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Subscribe to the Show for Bonus Content! Follow Casey Dunne on Substack  Educational Resources and Priestess Initiations Website Books I Love Shop through this link to support independent bookstores and this podcast. Discover Your Goddess Astrology Placements Wellness Guides by Casey This podcast offers spiritual and psychological education and priestess wisdom. This is not therapy, counseling, or mental health treatment. Intro music composed by my dad, Mike Dunne: [Spotify link]