As the first days of 2025 unfold, the waning moon graces the night sky, its light gently retreating. This phase, marked by a steady surrender of illumination, mirrors the natural stillness of winter. Just as the moon contracts in its cycle, winter invites us to turn inward, to reflect, and to release what no longer serves us.

The waning moon symbolizes closure and introspection—a celestial whisper to let go. It aligns beautifully with the ethos of January, a time when the world slows and the earth rests beneath a blanket of frost. Trees stand bare, yet resilient, their branches etched against a sky that seems vast and infinite. They remind us that even in dormancy, there is quiet strength.

Winter is a season of subtlety, where life hums beneath the surface, gathering energy for spring’s inevitable burst. Similarly, the waning moon offers a pause—a time to gather our thoughts, reassess our intentions, and prepare for the new cycles ahead.

In the crispness of winter mornings or under the soft glow of twilight, the waning moon encourages a practice of ‘thank you boomerangs’ (my version of gratitude. For the lessons of the past year. For the moments of light, no matter how faint, that guide us through long nights. It’s a time to cherish the beauty of endings, knowing they pave the way for beginnings yet to come.

As the days grow longer and the moon begins to wax again, we too will find our rhythm, our renewal. But for now, let us honor the quiet Wisdom of the moon and the gentle stillness of winter. Together, they teach us that rest is not the end—it is the fertile ground where dreams take root.

Practical Pauses: Engage the Senses

1. Name one thing you can see, hear, smell, touch, and taste.

2. This practice pulls you into the present moment.

3. Essential Oils

Lynn Mull Holistic Career Coach & Author

Career Coach | Author | WellNess Advisor | Reiki Master
I offer Clarity through Reiki healing sessions, and Holistic Career Coaching and Facilitating Teams to professional wellness. I use various tools and methods to speak, write, and provide 1.1 counsel to move out of the stuck into the actions that help you or your teams reach their goals.I found my way because I had to create it.
As a working parent and a sandwich caregiver in my early 30s, I understand the pressures to keep going, provide for my family and prioritize everyone else’s wellbeing.

I looked in many corners and could not find one coach to break into my inner blockages and move my career until Reiki and a Career Coach got me there. We can be all the things to everyone, but first, we must get aligned and intuitively move forward for our own .