With the frost sparkling on the ground and the bite in the air it is unsurprising that the December full moon is called the Cold Moon. You might think that with all the darkness in December that this full moon is a time of hibernation and isolation, actually its the complete opposite. The Cold Moon … Continue reading The Cold Moon – Spiritual Symbology & Celebrations
The winter solstice, also known as Yule; is a time of joy and celebration. The high point in the middle of the winter darkness. As Samhain was about remembering our past, at Yule we celebrate the here and now. Our familys and those we love. As well as the birth of new things to come. … Continue reading How to celebrate the Winter Solstice
As follower of seasonal spirituality the Winter Solstice is one of the most important times of my year. Each and every year just before Christmas we in the northern hemisphere have the longest night and the shortest day. It is at exactly the same moment around the world and whether we realise it or not … Continue reading What is the Winter Solstice and Why is it Relevant for Us Today?
Today is a special day. It is the shortest day of the year. The Winter Solstice. When the sun sets today the longest night will start and at dawn the summer sun is born as the days gradually get a little bit longer. I love the duality and the magic of this time. The idea … Continue reading #lifelessons 101- Shedding light on the joy in our lives – inspiration for creating your own Yuletide/Solstice traditions
The Yuletide season is almost here, Christmas is so close, the Winter Solstice is even closer. And hopefully you are enjoying a relaxing wind down or start to your Yule holidays. In our house, bulging out under the christmas tree are many, many christmas presents. Yule has and still is a time of celebrating the … Continue reading The unseen gifts that light up our lives – (3 min read)