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.

I don’t know anyone who goes into a tarot reading hoping to turn over the 5 of Pentacles. It’s one of the most miserable cards in tarot and rarely does it find itself a good spin. Of course, readers will often point out the light emanating from the window as a source of hope or something of a safe haven. But, when you’re confronted with the prospect of whatever’s happening in the 5, this barely lifts the tone.

So then, what else might we be able to glean from this sorry (on the surface) scene? We’ll get to that, but first, let’s get clear on everything that’s terrible about this card.

Our 9th musickal meditation is complete, just in time to close out the year. Our goal was to have the first 9 done by December so that we could pair them with our personal year information pages. While the meditations have been designed to get one in touch with each tarot archetype, they would also be an excellent complement for connecting with the energy of numbers. In the new year, we’ll be back with The Wheel of Fortune, which seems very apt given the cyclical nature of the 12 month calendar year.

As with all meditations, you may opt to simply enjoy the music on its own, or work with some of the suggestions provided to perform a fuller ritual. We do hope you enjoy the sounds! We will be updating the YouTube page regularly as we add more tracks as well as storing all links on a separate page of this site, so they are easy to find! Keep reading to learn more about connecting with The Hermit.