Solstice Blessings

Last night was winter solstice night - the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Having winter solstice in December still befuddles my Southern Hemispheric self. I was born in June, just a few days shy of winter solstice on the other side of the equator. So seasonally this feels like my birthday month while my associations with yule time are still long, sunny days, beaches, swimming, bbq's and summer holidays.

As a pagan, shifting the wheel of the year to be seasonally-appropriate to where I'm geographically located makes sense magically. So my ritual plans involve introspection and staying close to home. But my body memories remain that this should be a time of celebration rather than turning in. So as I danced and cuddled with my beloved during solstice night, I held space for the light and expansion of the south. By summer solstice Azi and I will be wed and that will be even more cause for celebration!


May this winter solstice bring you closer to the light of your hearth fire.

May your darkest nights always be filled with beauty of the shadow and hope in the emerging light.

May the coming year keep you in hope, abundance and with lightness in every step.