20. Oasis

Refuge, safety, respite

Seek respite ... find safety and peace.

What a relief it is to find Oasis in the vast, dry desert! A well-needed refreshment of water and greenery in an otherwise arid landscape. Fertile land surrounds the spring of fresh water. Oasis provides a small sanctuary for life in the middle of a hostile environment. The earth around Oasis is moist and fertile, so lush plants and trees can grow here, knowing they will be sustained by Oasis’s life-giving qualities. She is also a place for thirsty animals to come and take a drink, a welcome refuge after time in the desert. Oasis is rare and precious, an unlikely but welcomed place of safety and peace.

Oasis is a sign that respite is on the horizon. Soon you will find a break from the hardships you have been facing. This is more of a break than a solution, so be prepared to re-encounter whatever difficulty or problem you are facing. Although this break may be temporary, you will feel re-energised and refreshed. You will feel stronger and more capable of taking on hurdles and facing your challenge with a new perspective. Your renewed energy will help you deal with it more effectively. Oasis also encourages you to be there for those who need it. Perhaps a friend or colleague is in a dark place and you can offer them light and nourishment through listening, understanding and empathising.