Four seasons of your inner energy

The Four Seasons Of YOU

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Just like nature moves through the four seasons - Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn - our lives and energy levels also shift in cycles. Some seasons are for rest and reflection, while others are for growth and action.

Understanding which inner season you’re in can help you align your energy with your goals, avoid burnout, and embrace balance, self-care, and personal growth.


Winter - Rest & Reflection

Themes - Stillness, introspection, deep healing, restoration

Energy - Low, inward-focused, conserving

Winter is a time of deep rest, reflection, and inner work. Just as nature slows down, this is your phase for recovery, processing emotions, and integrating wisdom. It’s normal to feel more introverted, quiet, and introspective during this period.

Signs You’re in a Winter Phase

  • Feeling physically or emotionally exhausted
  • Needing solutude and alone time
  • Less interest in solitude or productivity
  • Feeling drawn to journalling, shadow work and deep healing
  • Stronger connection to dreams and intuition

Winter Rituals & Practices

Journaling for self-reflection - Write about your emotions, fears, and dreams for the future.

Energy-clearing baths 

Shadow work - Dive into deep self-healing and explore past patterns.

Dreamwork & divination – Keep a dream journal, work with tarot, or meditate on insights.

Candle rituals for inner clarity – Burn a dark blue or black candle to release and reset.

Slow, intentional movement – Gentle stretching, yin yoga, or mindful walks in nature.

🌙 Affirmation - I honour my need for rest and trust that this stillness is preparing me for what’s next.


Spring -  Growth & New Beginnings

Themes - Renewal, creativity, fresh energy, setting intentions

Energy -  Rising, inspiration returning, gentle momentum

Spring is your awakening season - a time for new ideas, fresh inspiration, and emerging from the quiet phase of Winter. Just as flowers begin to bloom, your energy is starting to rise, and you may feel the urge to start something new.

Signs You’re in a Spring Phase

  • Feeling inspired but still gathering energy
  • A desire to plan, create, and try new things 
  • Increased motivation to clear our stagnant energy
  • A stronger connection to your intuition and spiriual practice.
  • Excitement for what's ahead, but needing a slow build up

Spring Rituals & Practices

Set new intentions – Write down goals and plant the seeds of new beginnings.

Space-clearing & cleansing – Use Florida Water, sound cleansing, or smoke cleansing to refresh your energy.

Start a creative project – Engage in writing, painting, or any passion that calls to you.

Create a vision board – Collect images, words, and symbols that reflect your dreams.

Morning sun rituals – Sit in the morning light, meditate, and set daily affirmations.

Wear uplifting colours – Greens, yellows, and light pinks help amplify Spring’s energy.

Work with herbs & essential oils for renewalBasil, lemon, peppermint, and rosemary support growth and clarity.

🌸 Affirmation - I embrace growth and allow new ideas to blossom in perfect timing.


Summer: Action & Abundance

Themes - Manifestation, confidence, creativity, full energy

Energy - High, outward, vibrant

Summer is the season of action and abundance—a time when your energy is at its peak, and everything is in full bloom. This is the moment to take bold steps, express yourself, and celebrate your wins.

Signs You’re in a Summer Phase

  • High energy levels and motivation
  • Feeling confident, social, and ready to take action
  • A strong desire to be seen, share, and express yourself
  • A pull toward adventure, travel, or trying new experiences
  • A sense of ease and joy in your day-to-day life

Summer Rituals & Practices

Manifestation rituals – Charge your intentions under the sunlight or full moon.

Solar energy work – Place citrine, carnelian, or sunstone in the sun for empowerment.

Daily movement & joy rituals – Dance, exercise, or engage in anything that makes you feel alive.

Success and confidence spells – Work with cinnamon, orange, and bay leaves to boost courage.

Express yourself creatively – Write, paint, or start a passion project.

Wear bold colours – Reds, oranges, and gold tones amplify summer’s fiery energy.

Connect with solar herbs – Work with chamomile, calendula, and cinnamon for vitality.

🔥 Affirmation - I step fully into my power and enjoy the abundance of life.


Autumn - Reflection & Release

Themes - Harvesting wisdom, slowing down, letting go

Energy - Transitioning, grounding, preparing for change

Autumn is the season of gratitude, reflection, and release. Just as trees shed their leaves, this is your time to let go of what no longer serves you and gather wisdom from your experiences.

Signs You’re in an Autumn Phase

  • A desire to reflect and integrate lessons
  • Feeling called to slow down and declutter
  • Revisiting old projects to see what’s worth keeping
  • Needing grounding practices and deep nourishment
  • A pull toward ritual work for closure and transformation
  • A desire to reflect and integrate lessons
  • Feeling called to slow down and declutter
  • Revisiting old projects to see what’s worth keeping
  • Needing grounding practices and deep nourishment
  • A pull toward ritual work for closure and transformation

Autumn Rituals & Practices

Release rituals  - Write down what you need to let go of and burn or bury it.

Gratitude journaling - Reflect on what you’ve learned and appreciate your growth.

Declutter your space  - Donate or let go of old items, clearing energetic space.

Ancestral connection work - Honour past wisdom through tarot, meditation, or altar work.

Grounding practices - Drink warm teas, walk barefoot, and connect with nature.

Work with herbs & oils for grounding - Patchouli, cedarwood, clove, and myrrh support release.

Wear earthy tones - Browns, oranges, and deep reds help align with the season.

🍁 Affirmation - I honour what I have learned and release what no longer serves my highest good.


I’m Rhi, the magical mind behind The Spiritual Toolbox - a metaphysical haven where crystals sparkle, sage smokes, and the energy is always just right. When I'm not concocting essential oils or wrangling my four-legged furballs, I'm busy unraveling the mysteries of the universe, one tarot card at a time.

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