A Pause, a Breath, a Light Ahead: Reflections at this Solstice

A bridge across time, carrying centuries of stories. Toledo, Spain. © Maree Bento 2025.

​As we approach Winter Solstice, I’ve been reflecting more on liminal spaces, those quiet times in between phases, the places where we can’t yet see what’s coming.

​The past couple of years have been a time of deep transformation and listening for me. I've been living in that in-between, letting my work find its next shape.

During this time, I’ve been dancing with the Muse of Poetry—hearing Her voice and writing a mystical manuscript that has been helping me metabolize these years of adjustment. It’s been a different kind of devotion, one that asks me to slow down, surrender, and trust.

A moment of radiance at the Temple of Debod. Madrid, Spain. © Maree Bento 2025

I had hoped to rerelease The Antiquarian Tarot this year, but the practical realities of releasing it from abroad made it clear that this wasn’t the right time, so I decided to let it rest rather than force it. I’ll post updates when the time feels right.

Right now, the work that feels most alive for me is my astrology & tarot sessions, as well as my poems. They create intimate, grounded moments for reflection and guidance.

My decks and companion books are still part of the Divine Muses arc, and I’ll share more when they are ready to come into form again.

Thank you for being a part of this space with me. 

Wishing you a peaceful turning of the light. Happy Holy-days and many blessings for the New Year. 

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