How to Embrace Winter’s Shadow and the Magic of Darkness

As the seasons shift and the days grow shorter, Amanda reflects on the feelings that come with winter’s darkness—resistance, fear, and the longing for light. Today, she pulls the Owl card from The 13 Holy Nights Oracle Deck by Lara J. Day, a powerful reminder that the unknown holds wisdom, healing, and even miracles.

Known as the “Eagle of the Night,” Owl teaches us to befriend the darkness, widen our perspective, and trust that clarity can emerge even in shadow. Together, we’ll explore what it means to navigate the unknown, embrace both light and shadow, and discover the hidden gifts waiting for us in this season.

Takeaways from today’s episode:

• Why Owl calls us to trust the mystery and the unseen.

• The power of darkness as fertile space for transformation.

• How to find balance between light and shadow in your own practice.

• A gentle reminder that clarity and miracles can emerge when we least expect them.

🌙 May this message inspire you to meet the darker seasons of life with curiosity instead of fear, and to welcome the wisdom hidden there.

🌿 Affirmation

"I trust the wisdom of the unknown and welcome the gifts hidden in the darkness."

📖 Attribution

Card pulled from The 13 Holy Nights Oracle Deck by Lara J. Day.

 

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