Shining Through Change: Embracing Transformation in the Year of the Snake
Shining Through Change: Embracing Transformation in the Year of the Snake
By Angel, Founder of AMC Rise and Thrive
Hello Beautiful Soul,
If this year has felt like one long series of plot twists, you’re not alone.
The energy we’ve all been feeling — the unexpected turns, the shedding, the
growing pains — is not random. It’s sacred movement. It’s transformation in
motion. And though it can feel messy or confusing at times, there’s deep
purpose beneath it all.
We’re in the Chinese Year of the Snake, and this year
holds a special vibration — one that whispers of reflection, rebirth, and
renewal. The snake doesn’t rush. It senses. It sheds what no longer fits. It
trusts that in releasing the old, it will emerge new again. It started back in
February, so another change is coming soon — keep an eye out in February. 😉🐍✨
So, if you’ve been questioning why things have been shifting
so suddenly… maybe the universe isn’t breaking your path apart — maybe it’s
reshaping it for something higher.
The Beauty of Being Human: Flawed, Yet Full of
Light
We all have flaws. Every single one of us. No matter how
“together” someone may appear on the outside, we’re all still learning, still
healing, still finding our balance between shadow and shine. I am included in
this statement.
The truth is, there’s no such thing as perfect people — only
evolving ones.
And yet, in that imperfectness, we each carry a divine spark —
a light that never truly goes out, even when life dims it for a while.
Sometimes you can’t see it yourself. Sometimes others remind you it’s there.
And sometimes, life has to crack you open just enough for that light to pour
through. Sometimes you will actually get confirmation that something you did
was recognized. Even if you don’t, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep putting
good into this sometimes-dark world.
You may find yourself in moments where everything that once
made sense suddenly doesn’t. A job that once fulfilled you now feels heavy. A
relationship starts to feel misaligned. Old routines no longer fit. That’s the
energy of transformation nudging you — whispering, “It’s time to shed.”
When the snake sheds its skin, it’s not because something’s
wrong with it — it’s simply outgrown what once served it. And that’s a truth
worth sitting with.
When Life Forces You to Pivot
Let’s be honest — change rarely arrives looking like a
blessing. Sometimes it feels like loss, disappointment, or confusion. You might
get fired from a job you thought was secure. A relationship might end when you
least expect it. The plan you built so carefully might crumble overnight.
But later, when the dust settles, you realize something
quietly divine: what fell apart wasn’t punishment; it was redirection — a nudge
to put you where you belong.
Every twist and turn is a chapter in your evolution. You may
not see the full story yet, but the Author — the Universe, God, Source —
already knows the ending. And it’s good.
The Year of the Snake asks us to trust that process. To stop
fighting what’s ending and instead, ask what’s beginning.
If a door closes, it’s not rejection. It’s protection.
If you’re pushed out of a comfort zone, it’s not cruelty. It’s calling.
You’re being guided toward something that matches who you’re becoming — not who
you used to be.
The Energy of the Snake: Reflection, Strategy, and
Transformation
Spiritually, the snake carries a triple message: reflect,
plan, and transform.
Reflection and Growth:
This is a year to look inward. To pause, breathe, and ask: What patterns am
I ready to release? What am I clinging to that no longer feels aligned? The
snake reminds us that introspection leads to illumination. It’s a perfect time
to journal, meditate, and reconnect with your inner voice.
Strategic Planning:
The snake is wise, observant, and patient. It doesn’t move until it knows where
it’s headed. That’s a nudge for us to take our dreams seriously — to think
long-term, to plan with intention. Whether it’s your business, finances, or
spiritual path, clarity comes when you slow down enough to see the whole
picture.
Transformation Through Trust:
Transformation isn’t always glamorous — it’s often uncomfortable. But
discomfort is proof of growth. The snake sheds not out of pain, but purpose.
You may not understand every change happening right now, but you can trust that
it’s aligning you with something more authentic.
The universe is strategic too. It knows when to shake things
up, when to slow them down, and when to send signs that pull you back to your
purpose. You’re not being tested — you’re being tailored.
I personally relate to animals because they are honest. They
don’t carry secret agendas or altered motives like people sometimes do. They
are what they are — evolved by nature to be both amazing and fierce; pure in
their instincts when it comes down to the heart of things.
Finding Peace in the Process
Here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: transformation
can be lonely. Shedding old versions of yourself means releasing people,
habits, and ways of thinking that once felt safe. I have always been a loner,
but that’s often a means of protecting myself — major trust issues included. If
you thrive in large crowds, this season can feel like a major adjustment.
But remember — you’re not losing yourself; you’re
rediscovering yourself. You are growing into who you are meant to be, shaped by
your lessons in life.
Even in moments of uncertainty, your light remains. Even when
you can’t see the bigger picture, your story is still unfolding exactly as it
should.
So, take a breath. Don’t rush the becoming. Things rarely
arrive on our timetable — they come when they’re needed.
You are exactly where you’re meant to be, and every change,
even the hard ones, is shaping you into someone stronger, wiser, and freer.
If you can’t see the beauty of your journey right now, that’s
okay. It’s still being written.
Affirmations
Repeat these whenever you need grounding or reassurance:
🌿 I release what no longer
serves my growth and welcome divine transformation.
🌿 I trust that change is
guiding me toward my highest purpose.
🌿 I am resilient,
adaptable, and always supported by the Universe.
🌿 I honor every stage of my
evolution — even the uncertain ones.
🌿 My light shines brighter
each time I choose to grow with grace.
Your words carry power — speak over your life and watch how it
shifts.
Bible Verse
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the
past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
— Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)
This verse is the heartbeat of transformation. God doesn’t ask
us to cling to what was — He invites us to trust what’s coming.
🎵 Song of
the Day: “All Star” by Smash Mouth
This one takes me back — bright summer days, laughter, and the
kind of carefree joy that music carries through the years. I still think of Shrek
when it plays — that perfectly imperfect, wonderfully weird story of finding
your way. The song’s playful reminder is simple: you don’t have to be perfect
to shine. You just have to show up as you are — flaws, quirks, and all — and
keep walking your path with faith.
(Instead of reproducing lyrics, I’ll say this: the song
celebrates change, curiosity, and the courage to take unplanned roads. Let it
nudge you to try the backstreets sometimes.)
Closing Message
If this season of life has been stretching you, transforming
you, or gently tearing down what no longer fits — take heart. This is sacred
work.
You are not behind. You are not broken. You are becoming.
Let this Year of the Snake remind you that growth is not
always comfortable, but it is always meaningful.
The light you carry has never dimmed — it’s just shifting,
ready to shine in new ways.
Keep trusting, keep evolving, and keep walking with grace.
Your story is still being written… and it’s beautiful.
With love and light,
— Angel 🌙
Founder of AMC Rise and Thrive
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