MID WINTER SOLSTICE 

This year the winter solstice occurs on Sunday December 22, at 04:19 GMT in the Northern Hemisphere.

In myth cycles to be found around the globe, the death of the year in winter was echoed by the death and rebirth of the Winter King ,also called the Sun King or Year King, a consort of the Great Goddess – representing the earth’s fertility.

The rebirth of her consort brought light back to the world, turning the seasons from winter to spring, also marking a time of new beginnings, cleansing the soul of sins and sicknesses accumulated in the twelve months passed. Time for cleansing and rebirth- getting rid of old patterns to start afresh with courage and conviction.

CHRISTMAS RITUALS

Many symbols we associate with Christmas today actually come from older ceremonies of the Solstice season. Mistletoe, holly, and ivy were gathered in for their magical potency by moonlight on Winter Solstice Eve, then used throughout the year in Celtic, Baltic and Germanic rites.

The decoration of evergreen trees can be found in a number of older traditions: in rituals staged in decorated pine groves of the Great Goddess; in the Roman custom of dedicating a pine tree to Attis on Winter Solstice Day; and in the candlelit trees of Norse Yule celebrations, honouring Frey and Freyja in their aspects of Hunter, Huntress, and Protectors of Forests. The Yule Log is from Norse and Anglo-Saxon rites; and carolling, pageantry, mummers plays, eating plum puddings, and exchanging gifts are all elements of Solstice celebrations handed down from the pre-Christian world.

Even the story of the virgin birth of a Divine, Heroic or Sacrificial Son is not a uniquely Christian legend, but one found in cultures all around the globe — from the myths of Asia, Africa and old Europe to Native American tales. In ancient Syria a feast on the 25th of December celebrated the Nativity of the Sun; at midnight the sun was born in the form of a child to the Virgin Queen of Heaven, an aspect of the goddess Astarte.

MEDITATION

GO WITHIN AND FIND PEACE

DEDICATE YOUR SELF TO YOUR SOUL PURPOSE

ASK FOR CLEANSING AND REBIRTH

RE-AFFIRM YOUR GOALS AND INTENT FOR THE COMING YEAR 2020

ASK FOR COURAGE AND RESOLVE TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

ASK FOR GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.

GO IN PEACE XXXX

ENJOY THIS FESTIVE AND RESTIVE TIME X

WITH LOVE SUZANNA

X

 

 

 

COLD MOON THURSDAY DECEMBER 12TH 2019

The December full moon is called the COLD MOON. While every full moon is special in its own right, the Cold Moon is marked by a very positive energy.

Ways to harness the perfection of the Cold Moon…..

1.  Use the energy of the Cold Moon is to make moon water.

Lay a jar of water out beneath the gaze of the moon at night and allow the lunar light to filter into the water. The next morning, collect your water.  Use it to charge your crystals, add it to a bath, drink it, or anoint it to your wrists for a boost of magic.

2. Set an intention while watching the Cold Moon, visualize your intention coming true, and then meditate on the energy of the Cold Moon infusing your spirit.

3. Journal about your intention and allow insight from within to flow onto your pages.

4. Set your crystals out to be charged by the Cold Moon.

5. Meditate with MOONSTONE  This crystal works with the emotions allowing energy to flow freely throughout the body. Hold a MOONSTONE and allow its fluid energy to flow through you rebalancing the emotions and releasing old energy. Moonstone also works on the 3^rdeye bringing insight, vision and connection to the higher realms. Ask for a vision to clarify your future and show you the way forward.

MOONSTONE    ********************

MOON GODDESS LUNELLA

Lunella shines her yellow light. Sit and feel her yellow light flowing all around you  giving you a feeling of personal space , allowing you to experience your true self untainted by the thoughts and feelings of others. Withdraw and focus on strengthening your own energy, embodying the yellow light and feminine wisdom of Lunella.

 Purify your thoughts, embrace positive intention and cultivate your creative powers ready to drive forward your goals with renewed enthusiasm in the spring.

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MOONLIGHT

They say

I am made of

STARDUST

But

I feel the

MOONLIGHT

Sparkling in between this dust

Shimmering, glimmering

Pulsating, scintillating

Creating a

GLAMOUR

All around me

And

MAGIC

At my fingertips.