Winter Solstice + New Moon Blessings!!!
I am writing tonight from my cozy cave surrounded by candle light. On this longest night of the year, let us remember that we must first embrace the darkness in order to truly welcome the return of the light.
The Winter Solstice this year is particularly potent because the New Moon in Capricorn falls on the same day. It is the power of the dark moon and the dark sun alchemically combining to form a magnificent elixir. It is truly a perfect time to say goodbye to the old and to set intentions for the new. It may be as dark as it gets right now but come tomorrow the light begins to return, bit by bit.
The essence of this energy is deeply restorative and transformative. Just when you think you’re stuck at the bottom, there you find your breakthrough. In the dark tunnel of the Winter Solstice you might feel like you are dying, and in a way you are. You’re finally letting go of some heaviness that’s burdened you for ages.
As the great wheel turns, you can celebrate this solstice by lighting candles and laying low. Practice deep inner listening, meditate, write, rest, and heal. Honor the darkness both within and without!
