THE ANGELS OF THE
SEASONS
Each season of the year and every
month has its own
special angel. These angels help us learn from nature the particular lessons
and insights that every season imparts
THE ANGEL OF JANUARY....
teaches us to look within, to take stock of ourselves and
our lives. The
January angel keeps us company as we
ponder over those long, cold winter nights, helping us to
be honest with ourselves and patient at the same time.
Conveying the wisdom
of an elder, the January angel
takes our hand as we seek to glean understanding from
our lessons of
the past year. With this support, we can
give ourselves
both recognition and admonition in their
turn. With this help,
we can chart a new course or alter
our present one. We seek and receive the companionship of the January angel
to warm us through the winter of our introspection.
THE ANGEL OF FEBRUARY....
is the angel of patience.
During the dark, blustery nights of February, when nature is in a deep
chill and we long for a sign of warmth and life, this angel can help us
learn to await with grace the first signs of spring. February's angel teaches
us that winter has its own special peace, that being snowbound or staying
indoors can give us a welcome respite from the busyness of life. In February,
we can complete unfinished projects and prepare for new initiatives in
the spring. The angel of February brings us the gift of patience, helping
us to enjoy the solitude and quite of the winter, guiding us to replenish
our energy for the warm, busy days to come.
THE ANGEL OF MARCH....
brings us stamina and courage.
As winter ends, we take
heart from the crocuses that
push their way up through
the snow. The angel of March
cheers us on through life's frozen moments, boosting our morale and helping
us achieve new landmarks. With the angel's help, we dare to break through
whatever barrier, whether personal belief or lack of self-confidence, that
holds us back. We gather the will to launch a lifelong dream or begin the
project we have envisioned but never dared to tackle. As the sun begins
to warm our spirits, the March angel rejoices with us at the first signs
of spring and lends us courage to prepare for a new and daunting, but also
fulfilling, task.
THE ANGEL OF APRIL....
is the spirit of rebirth. As the days grow longer and the
sun begins to warm us, April is a time for new life and
new beginnings. April's angel spurs us to test ourselves
in new directions and to make ourselves vulnerable in the face of unfamiliar
people and places. Encouraged by the April angel, we search for novel endeavors
that will enrich our lives and bring new meaning to our career or family
roles. The April angel teaches us to delight in each sign of awakening,
in nature and in ourselves.
THE ANGEL OF MAY....
brings the blush and promise of spring. May's angel
rejoices with us as we take heart at the sight of trees and shrubs in bloom
and relish our anticipation of the fruits
to come. This angel of spring reminds us that this is a
time of awakening the seed within ourselves. Perhaps we have a deep longing,
an artistic talent never explored or a friendship never quite attempted.
The angel of May will
help us discover this potential, nurturing our spirits so
we can dare to fulfill this hidden promise and bring forth
the
fruit of a life fully lived.
THE ANGEL OF JUNE....
helps us flourish and grow strong.
June's angel teaches
us to sustain our enthusiasm
for the new projects and
directions we started in the
spring. In this glorious time of
sunshine and growth, we learn
to seek out the warmth of friendships and family ties, to help nurture
the seeds we planted and become all that we were meant to be. The angel
of June urges us to be steadfast in our intentions, to renew our dedication,
and to stay the course.
THE ANGEL OF JULY....
brings a season of leisure, a time to play and replenish
our energy. The projects we began in the spring should
be well underway and growing stronger on their own.
July's angel urges us to take the time, now, to step back
and observe what we have planted. The July angel
encourages us to tend the garden of our life, to care for what we have
started, and to be objective enough to weed out the unhealthy or unproductive
elements. This angel of summer reminds us to nurture the people and things
that bring us happiness, so we can produce for ourselves a crop of joy
and fulfillment.
THE ANGEL OF AUGUST....
is the angel of perseverance. The new directions we
began
in the spring may have become difficult to sustain. Like a garden that
needs constant watering and weeding
in the scorching August sun,
our projects and dreams require stamina and determination to bring them
to
fruition. The angel of
August helps with unflagging energy
to tend the garden we have planted.
When the hot
summer sun and the work of our lives demand too much
of us, the August
angel brings us the fortitude to cleave to our tasks through completion.
THE ANGEL OF SEPTEMBER....
helps us prepare for the
harvest at hand. As the summer
draws to a close, September's
angel reminds us to pause
and gather fresh strength because
the culmination of a project often demands one last surge of energy. The
September angel brings us this boost, seeing us through to the fulfillment
of our task. This late-summer angel also helps us recognize the fruits
of our labors and share with others the bounty of what we have created
in our lives. In September, we take delight in our good fortune, whether
in a garden, a relationship, or a career, and we share our
joy with all those whose support
has made our harvest possible.
THE ANGEL OF OCTOBER....
rejoices as we reap the harvest of what we have sown in
life. October is a good time to step back from our
projects and our dreams and to take a hard look at what
we have actually accomplished. The October angel helps
us to be honest and objective about what is good and
what is not. With this help, we can face clearly the
consequences of our choices over these past seasons. We
will taste our harvest and reject what is bitter or unripe;
we will make note of what worked and what did not, and
we will change for the better. October's angel teaches us
that the greatest fruit of our personal harvest is
understanding ourselves.
THE ANGEL OF NOVEMBER....
is the angel of humility. This
autumn angel brings a
special gift that helps deepen
the meaning of the
Thanksgiving season for ourselves
and our loved ones.
November's angel urges us to
acknowledge and
appreciate the supporting roles
others have played in our
lives this year and even thank
those who have taught us
difficult lessons. The angel
of November leads us to give
thanks in a new way by forgiving
old hurts and healing
broken friendships. Thus, we
help one another to be truly
grateful for our relationships
and the richness they bring
to our lives.
THE ANGEL OF DECEMBER....
is the angel of generosity. The
December angel celebrates
with us this time of giving
gifts to all the wild creatures
and to all of God's children.
The angel of December leads
us to join hands with people
of all races and religions,
recognizing that we are children
of the same creator, and
we all share the responsibility
of bringing joy and health
upon the earth. Inspired by
December's angel, we can
celebrate this season of brotherhood
by doing one act of
kindness every day of December
- going out of our way to
bring warmth and light into
another's life.