Autumn Zodiac Sign Meanings | Astrology and the Seasons

Last Updated on September 30, 2021 by Avia

Exploring Fall / Autumn Zodiac Signs: Astrology and the Seasons

Autumn Zodiac Signs are those born between September 23 – December 21. Those who have sun signs of Libra, Scorpio , and Sagittarius are considered to be autumn zodiac signs. These signs share common traits with the fall season in which they are born. These signs take on similar characteristics and personality traits as fall/autumn.

Astrology goes about interpreting personalities and cosmic patterns in effective ways and can be shockingly accurate. This is largely because astrology is a practice that consults an exhaustive amount of details and aspects to draw conclusions. These aspects include paying attention to cyclical nature of life…like the orbits of planets, moons, stars and cycles of time. The changes of the seasons also play a big part in astrological findings.

The old saying really is true, “To everything, there is a season.” Further to that statement, to every zodiac sign there is a season too. Each season governs three special zodiac signs and meanings germane to their specific time of year. For example, a zodiac sign established in the winter will have a much different approach and path in life than a sign born in the summer.

“And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and autumn was awakened”
~Raquel Franco, from Keep Me Wild

Autumn Zodiac Signs: The Basics

As mentioned, autumn zodiac signs include those who were born between September 23 – December 21 and includes Libra, Scorpio , and Sagittarius. These signs offer a certain style to the clan of the zodiac with themes of creativity and philosophical flair. Autumn zodiac signs tend to contribute a sense of wonder and whimsy in our lives and truly have a gift to transform the world in which we live. Common keywords to these autumnal zodiac signs include:

Change
Balance
Survival
Sensitivity
Perception
Objectivity
Philosophy
Contemplation
Transformation

Autumn Zodiac Signs, Astrology and the Seasons

How Fall / Autumn Influences Libra, Scorpio , and Sagittarius Zodiac Signs

Autumn is a time of year when the lengths of days and nights have equalized in length. Although this lends stability to this quadrant of the seasons…the changes in the landscape belies that stability. Foliage becomes alight with fiery colors. There is a chilly twinge and tang in the breeze that speaks about changes to come. It is a time of transition as Nature dances away from summer and marches stoically onto winter. This is also a time of year when harvests happen, a time of gathering, storing, and preparing for the cold, isolation winter represents. By association, the autumn zodiac signs of Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius are the changelings among the zodiac. What I mean by that is these signs can be unpredictable and they are an ever-evolving troupe.

These signs can also be duplicitous. I don’t mean that in a pejorative way. The duplicity in autumn zodiac sign meanings is more about straddling different aspects of personality, perspective, and power. For example, these signs tend to see both sides to all stories. This is why they are typically the philosophers of the zodiac. Autumn is a time of revolutionary changes upon the earth. In connection with these seasonal behaviors, autumn zodiac signs understand the transient nature of life and are usually quite at ease with change and transformation.

More Insights About Your Autumnal Zodiac Sign Meaning

If you think about it, the process of autumn is about withdrawing, protecting, and preparing. The hair on the beasts of Nature begins to thicken to protect themselves from the increasingly chilly air. The chlorophyll in the grass and leaves constrict and withdraw their emerald green. As the season moves closer to winter, even the light from the sun begins to recede from the land making days shorter and nights longer. Humans are bustling and busy with harvests, slaughter, and preparation for winter’s return. Everything is in constant change, but these are changes that are inward.

These seasonal changes are expressed in Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius. These autumn zodiac signs mimic these behaviors of the season by tending to go inward for insight and wisdom. You can find them isolated or withdrawn in a book or in deep contemplation. This is not to say these signs are hermits or anti-social (although some of them certainly are). On the contrary, these signs can be very involved and concerned with the welfare of others and the community. After all, autumn is a time of socializing during harvest and feasting upon the bounty provided by the summer growing season. Autumn zodiac signs reflect that by often lending a helping hand as well as joining in fellowship with others.

What I mean to say by autumn zodiac signs often displaying withdrawn or non-social behaviors are that they frequently turn inward, consulting their own intuition, and instincts before consulting outward advice from others. They can be contemplative or even brooding because they are often looking inside their own souls for solutions. There is irony in this because as much as they go within, they are extremely aware of their external environment. They have a high talent for observation and are uber-sensitive to their surroundings. They use their senses and observations to form conclusions based on their own deductions. This makes them independent thinkers and they often have unorthodox beliefs or ideals because they do not allow common, mass opinions to sway their own views.

Zodiac Sign Highlights for Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius

We’ve talked about the influence of fall on the signs born in the autumnal equinox. Now let’s get down to individual understanding for each of the three autumn zodiac signs.

Libra Zodiac Sign and Meaning

September 23 – October 22
Your Element: Air
Your Ruling Planet: Venus
Your Symbol: The Scales
Your Motto: “I create harmony through communication.”
General Description: Just as the autumn season is aflame with brilliance and beauty, so too is Libra’s creative mind. You have phenomenal creativity and extreme communication skills. You don’t fuss too much over arguments because you have a knack for balancing viewpoints. You are also cool with trying new things. You understand the nature of transition and change, so starting something new is just a part of the cycle of life for you. Get more about Libra’s personality and zodiac sign meaning here.

Scorpio Zodiac Sign and Meaning

October 23 – November 21
Your Element: Water
Your Ruling Planet: Mars
Your Symbol: The Scorpion
Your Motto: “If I can’t do it with passion and intensity, I’ll pass.”
General Description: Scorpio’s motto says a lot about its personality. These are deep thinkers, passionate souls with impressive emotional intensity. Just as the fall season they are born in, they are united with the concept of transition and transformation. In fact, their life themes are profoundly connected with rebirth and renewal. If a Scorpio, you will find your greatest success when you are given total creative freedom and encouraged to utilize your energy in positive ways. You can be unpredictable (much like autumn itself) and you are likely quite comfortable with surprises are the unknown/unseen sides of life. Get more about the Scorpio zodiac sign meanings here.

Sagittarius Zodiac Sign and Meaning

November 22 – December 21
Your Element: Fire
Your Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Your Symbol: The Archer or Centaur
Your Motto: “I work hard so I can play harder.”
General Description: What’s interesting about autumn (and Sagittarius) is that Nature is constantly at work either transitioning or preparing. Autumn doesn’t demonstrate its activities or creativity the same as spring, and the same holds true for Sagittarius. This sign is very busy meeting challenges in unconventional and imaginative ways. They appreciate staying active and they love having the freedom to dream and create. If a Sagittarius, your personality is likely as colorful as the foliage in fall and your interests are probably just as diverse. Learn more about Sagittarius and its zodiac sign meaning here.

Closing Thoughts About Autumn Zodiac Signs and Meanings

I hope this information about fall / autumn zodiac signs has been informative and helpful. Astrology and the seasons can be very revealing. Astrology has so much to offer for those who are open-minded. If you continue your research about astrology, I’m confident you will discover a lot about yourself, your environment, and other astrology signs in the zodiac. Exploring the influence of the seasons upon zodiac signs has revealed tremendous insights for me, and I hope it has for you too. As always, thank you for reading.

Mighty brightly,