Winter Divination Lore

Folklore tells us that it will be a long and hard winter if: woolly
caterpillars are more black than brown; squirrels gather and bury
their nuts early; trees produce an abundance of nuts; the leaves fall
late; apple skins are tough; cornhusks are thick; onion skins are thick;
birds migrate early; fruit trees bloom in the fall; or the breastbone
of a fresh-cooked turkey is dark purple. Begin your own preparations
for winter by cleaning out closets and packing away warm-weather
clothing. Sit in meditation, and decide what aspects of self you are
ready to handle this winter. Ask for the guidance and the protection
of your gods as you begin to explore your shadow side.