Dreaming Forward
A collective reading for the week of 12.15 - 12.21.24
Hibernate / Dream + Three of Wands + Darkness
This week’s cards invite us to explore our internal horizons. With today’s full moon in Gemini and the Winter Solstice later in the week—marking both the shortest day of the year and the sun’s shift into Capricorn—this is a profound moment for reflection and renewal.
As the wheel of the year turns, we find ourselves in the heart of winter, immersed in its longest nights and deepest darkness. These are days to guard our precious reserves, drawing inward to create shelter against the storms. The Hibernate card from the Winter Solstice Oracle feels especially resonant now. It reminds us that winter is not only a time for physical rest and warmth but also for dreaming and planning. We are invited to nurture the seeds of ideas that will grow in the months ahead. Even if grand plans are not on the horizon, this time of rest can prepare us to return to our routines with fresh energy and perspective.
The Darkness card from the Dream Symbols Oracle acknowledges the harsh realities of this season—the bite of cold, the weight of the long nights. Yet, it also reminds us that we have reached the deepest part of the year’s darkness. The Winter Solstice signals a turning point: the days will begin to grow longer, and light will slowly return. We’ve made it through the dark and are emerging into the promise of renewal. The horizon glimmers with hope.
The energy of renewal and possibility is echoed in the Three of Wands. This card invites us to imagine new adventures and expanding horizons. It reflects the steady, ambitious energy of Capricorn season, symbolized by the sea goat scaling snow-capped mountains, always striving for what lies beyond. What awaits us on the other side of these winter days?
As we hibernate in our cozy dens this week—celebrating the holidays and preparing to transition into a new year—we are called to honor the interplay between darkness and light. The shadows and the flame, the cold winter nights and the warm hearth, the dark sky and the stars of hope—all are vital parts of our journey.
Reflection Questions:
As we near the Winter Solstice, what dreams or ideas are beginning to take root within you?
What aspects of this year’s “darkness” have taught you the most, and how can you honor those lessons?
The Three of Wands invites us to consider what’s next. What new opportunities or directions are you ready to explore?
How can you balance rest and ambition during this time of reflection and renewal?
From my heart to yours, I wish you a holiday week filled with warmth, reflection, and dreams for the year ahead.
Sara