Renewal

“Renewal” 

By Wendy Fournier 2022

18x24 watercolor on canvas

At the beginning of the year of 2022 I channeled this painting about what was to unfold or what the energy of this year was about. We are shifting into a new paradigm but what does that really mean? This word represents a pattern.  

This card embodies a transformative shift as we embrace the energy of renewal, moving out of old patterns of polarity and victimization. It invites you to recognize that no one and nothing holds power over you. Instead, we are stepping into a new paradigm of empowerment and self-responsibility, acknowledging the divine essence within.

As you embrace this new paradigm, it may feel foreign at first. Understand that nothing is conspiring against you; every situation serves as an opportunity for growth. Each experience reflects what lies within, urging you to notice when you are operating from habitual patterns of disempowerment.

Pause and reflect on these questions: What is this situation trying to teach me? Where do I feel powerless in my life? Am I ignoring my inner voice? Do I see others as better or worse than myself? What does this reveal about my beliefs? Are my rules around love aligning with my true self?

When triggered, it’s a call to explore the parts of yourself that require compassion and understanding. Every time you draw a line in the sand, you create separation. Instead, pause, look within, and listen with an open heart.

This new paradigm of renewal is about integration and love, not separation. Just as a reptile sheds its skin to grow anew, you are being reborn, shedding old identities to emerge transformed. Like the blue jay finding its voice, you are encouraged to express your truth boldly. Remember, dear one, this journey is yours alone. You have the power to reclaim your voice. Lay down your sword; the struggle is only against yourself. Embrace the divine within and step into your power.