34. LAKE

Contemplation, peace, meditation

Slow down and be still.

Lake is a body of fresh water fed and drained by slow-moving inflows and outflows. Although water moves in and out, she herself remains still. She serves as a storage pool of water surrounded by dry land. Lake can grow or shrink in size depending on the climate, but she remains a source of sustenance for the plants and animals around her. She reflects her surroundings on her calm, undisturbed surface. Lake’s song is peaceful. She offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of the modern world, singing a calming melody that encourages whoever hears her to be still.

Lake symbolises peace. When this card appears it is a reminder that you need to take time to stop and slow down. It is wonderful that you lead a full and busy life, but it is important to take a moment away from everything once in a while. Taking your foot off the accelerator for a much needed break will help you avoid burnout and feelings of stress. Lake tells you to spend some time in contemplation, whether that be reflecting on your past or considering where you want to go in the future. It is also a time to sit in meditation and be present in this very moment. Aim to quieten your mind and pause from your endless thoughts, ideas and planning. Find a place of peace within yourself to really understand what is going on inside and honour the part of you that wants to be still. Lake reminds you to just be.