"The winds of" is a figurative phrase that is often used to describe a feeling of change or uncertainty. It implies a sense of something new and unpredictable on the horizon, like the way the wind can blow in different directions and change suddenly. In the context of the first example, "listening to the winds of change" means being aware of the changes that are happening or about to happen, and possibly preparing for them. The phrase suggests a sense of openness and readiness to adapt to whatever may come. In the second example, "subborne it to the winds of the favorite side" is not a common phrase and doesn't have a clear meaning. It could possibly mean that someone has let something be decided by the prevailing opinion or sentiment of a particular group or community, without considering other options or alternatives. However, without more context it's hard to say for sure.

change an event or a series of events that has started to happen and will cause important changes or results or important changes or results: