Happy New Year - 2025!

We’ve officially made the shift from 2024 to 2025. Some folks may be feeling very in tune and aligned to this moment, ready to set intentions and let go of the past. For some though, the turning of this particular wheel may be feeling a bit lack luster.

We’re here to remind you that even when the year shifts, it doesn’t mean we are all obligated to feel energized to seize the moment. The date on the calendar may be changing, but that doesn’t mean we’re all ready for a major overhaul. For many, especially in the Northern hemisphere, it’s still freezing outside! The days are short, the nights are long and our energy is turned inward. The winter season is for hibernation, rest, reclaiming our energy and gestating. We may have a vague idea of what’s taking shape, but it's not necessarily ready to see the light of day.

So, if you’re not quite feeling the New Year energy, let that be ok! One of the biggest lessons I learned in 2024 was that every moment is it’s own moment. What I mean by that is as much as I can plan, anticipate and expect, it’s really the moment that dictates what needs to be. For this reason, I’ve taken up this new approach that says “everything in the context of the moment”. What was good for yesterday may not be good for today. What will be good for tomorrow, may cause havoc right now.

It’s all about listening closely, leaning in and getting clear about what each moment is asking of us, and then acting accordingly. At least, that's what I've been observing and learning over the course of the last year.

And so with this in mind, let it be ok to respond to this shift in years however you feel called! Personally, I usually feel more ready to set intentions and embrace new energy come March/Spring. For some folks, they may prefer the Fall equinox or even Samhain. And maybe it’s different every year!

Take the pressure off, do what feels right to your body. It’s better to surrender and leave space, than try to force something you’re not really feeling. There is just as much power in stillness and not knowing as there is in aiming our will. The trick is to know when to do what. But, if you’re reading this, you probably already have a pretty good idea.

Now...for those looking for a little New Year activity, we have a tarot spread we’ve been using the last couple years that we both really enjoy. Neither of us are into the month-by-month layouts, so this one is more about looking at overall themes and energies.

And lastly, we’re all heading into a Collective Year 9 in 2025. Whether this is a system of numerology that you follow or not, The Hermit (its archetype) is here to remind you that no matter where we are along this journey, you are both the one being guided forward and the one who holds the light. It is always both.

Wishing you a blessed, abundant, transformative 2025. We think it’s going to be a very special year!

Julia & Tim