Just as many feel the moon is an archetype for the seasons of wombn, many wise ancient cultures associate our life giving sun with the divine masculine force. Both are necessary and have their seasons of increase, peaking and releasing. In the tradition I am close to we are in the season of renewal which is expressed through the winter solstice to spring equinox. In my Vulva Wisdom Oracle© the winter season is described as follows:
Positive attributes: A strongly feminine cycle of nurturing so it will be a time when Masculine force is more dormant. He is focused on vision, practicality, relaxation, and enjoying physical pleasure. Winter is a time of letting go of what doesn’t work or doing clearing/cleansing work and re-visioning for the next cycle. There may be issues of energy stagnation, coldness, the need for physical renewal. Harshness may be an issue but it is a harshness born of attempting to sustain situations that need to transform. Ultimately this harshness gives way to a letting go and release so that renewal can take place. In a winter relationship cycle you may be comfortable with each other and know each other well. You’ve built something of value and should celebrate that. Mutuality in shared vision, goals, energy body compatibility and harmony are no small accomplishment. It’s a time of consolidation and recognition for what you have achieved. Savor the peace, joy, and love.
Challenging attributes: Low energy, low libido, low finances, and tolerances may be present. A time that the Masculine force requires sustenance. The problem is that he may not ask for it. A sacred mate may need to understand how to read the signs of the season which may include him being unusually quite, withdrawn, focused on mindless activities in attempts to stimulate self or you, worry, anger accompanied by depression and isolation. The winter season of a relationship also shows up as boredom, familiarity, taking each other’s presence for granted. This is when one or both partners may unconsciously create scenarios and events which create drama in their life or the life of the relationship. Also a time when new people/lovers come into the relationship pattern disrupting the status quo. If one partner is physically challenged in some way the other may get tired of being the nurse and seek nurturance elsewhere. There are myriad reasons for the ‘winter’ cycle of a relationship—including astrological input in one or both charts.
I felt this post could be a reminder for all of us who spend a lot of time in the technosphere of the alternate reality of computer light. Modern culture is so artificial we forget there is a natural rhythm to life and nature. We continue to push and force out of season and then wonder why the fruits are often much less than the efforts made to 'make things happen'. Many times allowing for the natural unfolding cycle of action, rest, receive gives many more rewards because we are in the flow and are naturally more magnetic. Just some thoughts…
Head to the sky, feet rooted in earth - Awakened Oracle
