A Turning Point: The Energy of April
In April, many of us felt caught in a swirl of changes — unexpected shifts, synchronicities, and what felt like fate nudging us in new directions. That’s the essence of the Wheel of Fortune, a Major Arcana card that speaks to life’s cycles, twists of destiny, and the sometimes dizzying pace of change.
For some, doors opened seemingly out of nowhere. But for some of us, long-held patterns began to unravel, revealing new truths beneath the surface. Whether these changes felt exhilarating or unsettling, the Wheel asked us to ride the motion with trust — to understand that change, even when it feels chaotic, often brings hidden blessings.
We were asked to say yes more quickly. To surrender control, stay present, and let the universe take the lead.
A Shift Inward: Enter The Hermit
Then came May — and with it, a noticeable slowing of energy. Where April felt like being swept up in movement, May invited us to pause. To catch our breath. To reflect.
Here, The Hermit stepped in — not as a withdrawal from life, but as a call inward.
If April was about external change, May was about internal alignment.
Some of us may have instinctively pulled back from social settings or felt less drawn to external noise. Our focus shifted from making things happen to understanding why we want them at all. There may have been fewer “big moves,” and more subtle awakenings. Less urgency, more presence.
And in that stillness, we began to hear ourselves again.
The Wisdom of the Hermit
The Hermit is not lost; he is seeking — not outward validation, but inner truth.
His lantern symbolizes the light of self-awareness. This past month, many of us have been carrying our own metaphorical lanterns, peering gently into the corners of our inner world.
- What am I craving, truly?
- What do I need to release that no longer feels aligned?
- What parts of me are asking for my attention?
These are not always comfortable questions. But May created space for them to rise. We weren’t being asked to fix or force — only to listen. To sit with the discomfort, the quiet, the wondering. To honor the journey as it is, without rushing to the next chapter.
The Bridge Between: What April Taught May
Looking back, the contrast between April and May offers a deeper story.
April spun the wheel. It stirred the waters, pushed us into new paths, and cracked open possibilities. But movement alone is never the whole story.
May arrived to help us process what had just shifted. Like catching our reflection in still water after a storm, The Hermit gave us time to feel what the Wheel set in motion.
Some of us realized we were running toward goals we no longer recognized. Others found ourselves returning to simple pleasures, old truths, or quiet routines that now feel like soul anchors.
Together, these two archetypes remind us: life is a dance between action and integration. Between the push of change and the pull of inner knowing.
Moving Forward: Carrying the Light
As we move into June, we do so with more awareness. We carry the momentum of April and the clarity of May. The Hermit didn’t ask us to stay isolated — only to reconnect with what is real and meaningful.
Now, we’re better prepared to step forward — not just because life is calling us, but because we’ve taken time to understand where we want to go.
So if you’re still feeling a bit quiet, gentle with yourself, or more contemplative than usual, that’s okay. The light of The Hermit burns softly, but it burns true.
And sometimes, the most powerful steps we take are the ones we take slowly, with care — guided by the wisdom we gained in silence.
