Winter is ruled by the water element; it is the time to rest, reflect and vision. This season, we find balance when we withdraw and focus energy inward. As we glance out at the world surrounding us, we see examples of this withdrawal everywhere: the skies become darker, trees live without their lushness, green growth comes to a halt and animals slow down or hibernate. Winter is the season of death and rebirth, a necessary aspect of the yearly cycle to create space for new life. Winter is predominantly a cold, wet and damp season. This same process and energy is occurring internally and deep...