Mid winter, Winter Solstice, is around 21st 23rd December. When the day is at its shortest and the dark night is at its longest. It’s a time of deep thought and reflection. A time when we celebrate the Sun appearing to return after these long nights. The Winter Solstice, or the December Solstice, is the point at which the path of the sun in the sky is farthest south. At the Winter Solstice,the sun travels the shortest path through the sky  resulting in the day of the year with the least sunlight and therefore, the longest night. Many cultures celebrate this in different ways

A great time to honour mother nature and all she stands for. Back in the day, to the pagans, when the world had gone dark for 3 days at this time of year, they celebrated  the light returning , the solar God was born, to which they celebrated and sent gratitude for coming through the harsh winters longest nights, giving them a sense that they have survived the dark, with singing dancing and drinking and eating. Spending time with friends and family gathered around the fire burning yule logs that were decorated with mistletoe and other decorations.   Celebrating Earth’s regeneration or rebirth, the Scandinavian Goddess,  Belwe, is associated with health and fertility. Later this tradition became adapted into Christianity as Christmas.

I like to use this time to reflect over the last 6 months and be in a place of quiet and peace as I contemplate next 6 months. With the recent circuit break new, this is a challenging time for all, but still there is much to be grateful for and gratitude will beat fear

A time of balance between dark and light and night and day. To reflect on negatives and what positives come from them

 

Winter Solstice Tarot spread

What do you need shut down that is not working

How can you enjoy this quiet time now

In the darkness what will shine light

What lessons can you learn from this season

Winter guidance message

Mystic Blessings

Kate May x