2025 Craft of Living. By Charlotte Leysen.
Tue 10 Nov
Early Winter. Approaching the darkest month of the year. The days are getting colder and nature is slowing down, preparing for hibernation.
Conscious Slowing: Conclude projects where possible
Taking Stock: This is harvest energy—not for abundance, but for survival and steadiness.
Creating Shelter: Nature doesn’t wait until collapse to rest—it anticipates.I protect my energy and tend what keeps me warm inside.
• I slow down with the season.
• Normalise earlier nights and quieter weekends.
• I choose conservation over expansion.
• I prepare myself with care and honesty.
• I do not rush the dark.
• I allow rest to be meaningful.
Theme: Activation & Effort
Energy: Assertive, focused, driven
Focus: Action, momentum, problem-solving
Motivation: Let’s move this forward.
Theme: Seed & Stillness
This is the darkest point of the cycle. Energy is low but potent—perfect for planting intentions rather than acting on them.
Energy: Quiet, inward, receptive
Focus: Intention-setting, rest, listening
Motivation: What wants to begin?
Sunrise: 07:09
Sunset: 16:18
Daylight Hours: 9.15
Using the information above about today's date, add today's weather and your mood to set your intentions for the day.
Write in your journal, drawing from what nature is telling us.
What is the focus of today, what do you plan to do.
2025 Craft of Living. By Charlotte Leysen.