4 Owl (Air)

The owl is a nocturnal hunter that spends long hours sitting still and silent, simply waiting. Owls blend in with their setting, hiding in plain sight until the time is right for swift and decisive movement. Solitary and intelligent, they have keen hearing and distance sight, and they adapt to their surroundings with astonishing flexibility. From them we can learn patience and stillness along with the wisdom of waiting when necessary.

This card may be telling you to slow down or stop altogether if you are trying to rush a situation that simply isn’t ready yet. Be patient. Sit and think for a while instead of acting. Be prepared to move swiftly when things shift and change. Don’t call attention to yourself until the time is right, then swoop in and do what needs to be done.

Are you feeling frustrated and impatient about something you can’t change? Are you fighting the urge to just do something, even if you aren’t sure the time is right? Listen to your instincts and wait quietly instead. Your moment is coming. Sometimes patience really is a virtue, and it will pay off with greater success later.