2025 Craft of Living. By Charlotte Leysen.
Fri 17 Apr
The Spring. A season of visible momentum and expansion. Daylight stretches long into the evening, and the sun carries real warmth, accelerating growth across the landscape. Trees leaf out rapidly, blossoms open, and fields shift from muted tones to vivid greens. Insects return, birds are fully active, and the air hums with movement and life. Nature is no longer hesitating—growth is underway, confident and outward, responding fully to the strengthening light.
Expansion with Direction: I expand toward what truly matters
Expression & Visibility: I allow my ideas, voice, and presence to take up space
Sustained Energy & Commitment: I tend what I’ve begun with consistency
• I commit to what is growing well.
• I allow myself to be visible.
• I move forward with confidence and care.
• I balance momentum with grounding.
• I let growth feel joyful, not forced.
• This is a season to say yes—selectively.
• Growth now should be aligned, not scattered.
• Just as flowers open fully, this is a time to share, express, and participate more openly.
• As life speeds up, grounding practices keep growth healthy.
Theme: Completion & Integration
Energy: Light, social, satisfying
Focus: Wrapping up, reflecting, celebrating
Motivation: What did I accomplish?
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: 05:01
Sunset: 18:59
Daylight Hours: 13.97
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.