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).

If you are willing to see the bigger picture and not just one aspect, you will soon gain much more clarity about where and how your path can continue. The panther stands for diving deep into your soul and gaining profound self-awareness, with which you can eventually return "into the light"—into greater contact with others (possibly new people) as a freer version of yourself.

The message and the image on this card are based on my original oil painting "The Alchemy of Light and Shadow" from the "Alchemy" series. If you like the message and image, you have the opportunity to bring them permanently into your everyday life - either as a painting or on various everyday objects:

This is just an excerpt from the meaning of the card. You can find even more text and ideas for implementing the message in your everyday life in the book accompanying the cards (available soon).

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