46. SHADOW WATERS

SHADOW WORK. INTROSPECTION.

I lean into my inner stillness. I embrace my shadow self. I discover new treasures within myself.

In the dark of night, we receive insights from within. The world becomes still, and we suddenly awaken to a new veil of existence and quiet contemplation. We can be one with the stars, the moon, and a new prologue for tomorrow.

The night exists as a halfway point between two realities. One houses sleep, the other houses wakefulness. As a gateway into the unknown, it allows us to cross the invisible threads of time and structured routines - to let go of our earthly roles, and become one with the great mysteries. The dark may seem isolating, but there is really nothing to be afraid of. Just as gazing up at the starry night sky can be a luxuriating experience, so too can falling into the velvet cloak of our shadow self.

The preconceived notion of shadow work is rooted in a masculine response to the unfamiliar: dive into the trenches expecting gory conflict. The alleged gothic horror has deterred many from awakening to their soul's calling. As the Divine Feminine once again emerges on Earth, we are guided to reconcile with our shadow self from a more nurturing and holistic perspective, as a portal to our divine embodiment.

This card is a loving invitation to explore the uncharted waters of your soul with a gentle, curious heart. The dark side of the moon does not guarantee monsters. Often, it is our anxiety of what we might uncover that is more terrifying. In the depths of our psychic ocean glisten such untold treasures: ancient wisdom, hidden talents, luminous clarity and deep peace. This is your sacred inner sanctum, where you may safely cast away any self-judgement. Whatever rises to awareness, allow this new-found self-knowledge to liberate and nourish your being. Your inner power is rising, dear one.

What shadows am I needing to transmute or acknowledge?

STILLNESS • SELF KNOWLEDGE • SHADOW