Where there is light, there is also shadow — and vice versa. A new version of yourself is ready to be born.
The alchemy of light and shadow: Inner rebirth
Are you going through a difficult time right now? Do you feel like you've lost touch with yourself and the person you were until recently? Maybe some things that once brought you joy suddenly no longer make sense or no longer bring you happiness. Or perhaps you’re noticing that paths are parting from people you once shared them with, people who were close to your heart. Maybe you also don't really know right now how your personal journey should continue.
Such phases are sometimes called “the dark night of the soul.” But don't worry: this is neither a negative card nor does your current situation have to be negative. The power of your perspective can change everything. Yes, things may feel heavy right now, and the old ways may no longer work for you. And yet, this can also be a great opportunity. Because it might be that your old self—an identity that carried certain limitations—is now ready to say goodbye.
A new version of you is already knocking, waiting to be brought from the shadows into the light. A version of yourself that you may not know yet, but that is ready to be explored by you. At the same time, this card is a reminder that light and shadow always exist together.
This means: if you are currently focused more on how difficult or unclear everything feels, there are also positive aspects to your situation that you may not yet be fully aware of. Things, conditions, and situations in your life are constantly changing if you don't cling to certain things and permanently identify with them (such as certain emotions).
Wenn du bereit bist, das große Ganze zu sehen und nicht nur einen Aspekt, dann wird dir sehr bald viel mehr Klarheit kommen, wo und wie es für dich weitergehen kann. Der Panther steht dafür in die Tiefen deiner Seele einzutauchen und tiefe Selbsterkenntnis zu erhalten, mit der du schließlich als eine freiere Version von dir selbst wieder „ans Licht“ oder mehr an die Öffentlichkeit und in den Kontakt mit anderen (ggf. neuen) Menschen kommen kannst. […]
… Dies ist ein Textauszug aus dem Alchemy & Goddess Orakel. Die vollständigen Botschaften, Reflexionsfragen, 4 zusätzliche Karten und eine große Legemethode findest du nur im Kartenset mit Begleitbuch.
Die Botschaft und das Bild dieser Karte basieren auf meinem Original Ölgemälde „Die Alchemie aus Licht und Schatten“ aus der Serie „Alchemie“. Wenn dir Botschaft und Bild zusagen, hast du hier die Möglichkeit, sie dir dauerhaft in deinen Alltag zu holen:
