Coming of Winter

reflection, rest

It comes in lullabies deep within your mirrored flesh. Alas, it is time to lay your quivering chest upon the winter's coming.

The outside world can seem such a cold and distant place. It can be tough to navigate the trail buried beneath the snow. It is hard to feed your soul when your surroundings offer little nourishment. In the dead of winter life can be beautiful, still, peaceful, blisteringly cold, unforgiving, changeable. There is but one thing to do when the winter storms come blowing – seek shelter to rest, recharge and reflect.

We must all take refuge within ourselves from time to time. Our souls need the energy of winter to slow us down so that we conserve our strength for when we need it. A harsh lesson, but learning to face the winters of our lives prepares us for facing the future. Take the time to reflect on your choices and the consequences they reveal. Look for ways to evaluate the path you’ve walked. Learn from your mistakes and celebrate your triumphs without harsh judgment.

When the winter winds blow into your spread, it is time for self-reflection. Failure to learn from your experiences often causes the repeat of mistakes. It’s time to review the choices you’ve made without the opinions of others. What choices made your heart happy? What choices left you numb or lacking in inspiration? What is holding you back and what resources could you use more of? Use the answers to questions like these to get a better understanding of what truly makes you happy and to form a plan to start shifting your life towards the image of your choosing.

This card comes with a message to rest. The world will wait for you. Give your mind, body and soul time to be still. Taking time to recharge is not laziness; it is the choice of supporting yourself. You’ll have more strength, energy and focus to devote time to the things you love when you are rested.

There is also such a thing as too much rest. Don’t use this as an excuse if you are afraid of moving forward. Do you feel tired because you’re putting your energy into the wrong things or fear stepping into your power? Face your fears and start working on plans to manifest your desires, to bring you closer to your goal.