4 Bear (Earth)

The bear is a powerful animal that ambles along through life, minding its own business, eating, sleep and tending to family. They are known for their ability to hibernate during the winter, making the most out of the energy they stored up in the warmer months and using it up as slowly as possible when the world is dark and cold. They build safe dens and hide out there until it is time to reemerge and rejoin the world, and so they represent rest and regeneration.

This card is a not-so-subtle hint that it is time for you to slow down and focus on what is important for your physical survival and well-being. Is your home a safe place? Do you feel that you are getting everything you need to get through the days, weeks, and months ahead? If not, what can you do to change that?

It’s time for a break: time to pull back from the world and from too many activities or too much commotion. Sleep more if you can, or at least rest and be quiet. You need space to curl up and regenerate. The bear tells you it will watch over you while you do.