Are you ready for a new beginning?
As the year 2024 comes to an end,
the Winter Solstice this 21st December brings us our annual opportunity
to celebrate the end of the year with hope,
and prepare ourselves for a radical rebirth with the return to light.
I like to use the Winter Solstice as a reminder that no matter how dark things get,
the light always comes back again.
It’s a beautiful symbol of the enduring spirit of light and life.
Do you have a favorite way to celebrate this time?
Reply to me with your ideas, I’d love to hear them!
What is the Solstice?
The Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is officially the shortest day of the year
and therefore a celebration of the return to light,
as the days begin getting longer from this point forward.
In the Southern Hemisphere of course,
the celebration is about the peak of the light during Summer,
as the longest day of the year.
Even though where you are in the world means
you may experience this energy differently, the message is the same.
It’s about honoring the light and the dark,
celebrating the sun and the life energy it gives us,
and the full expression of ourselves.
These power points during the year are when the energy of the planet comes into alignment.
A strong frequency vibration is released,
creating the perfect atmosphere for self-reflection, regeneration, and rebirth.
This cycle of nature is also reflected in our own life journeys here on earth.
We, too, are given the opportunity to be reborn.
Celebrating the Winter Solstice
There are many beautiful ways to honor this time of year.
Rituals are such a great way to nurture your spirit and connect to nature,
recognizing and celebrating the fact that you are an integral part of the Universe
and of life on this Earth.
Use this Candle Magic Ritual to dig deep into your intentions
and align your energy with the spirit of enduring light.
As the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky,
on the longest night of the year,
it’s a potent time to tap into and harness the magical energy of fire and light.
Candle Magic Ritual
You can collect together the following:
Candle or candles, preferably white or gold in color, (this represents the sun).
A piece of paper and a pen.
Now, find a sacred, peaceful space in your home
to sit and reflect and meditate for a few minutes.
This is just anywhere in your home that feels calm to you,
a place where you can connect with your inner self and the magic of this time.
A room, a corner of a room, or even just a cozy chair.
Turn all the other lights off in your house and light your candle.
As you light it, focus on your intentions for the coming year.
Pick just a few of the big ones that you have.
- What do you want to achieve?
- What do you want to release and surrender?
- Where are you going to make shifts for the positive?
- Where are you going to place your attention in 2025?
- What parts of your life will be changing?
You can write these down on your paper
and then burn them in the flame of the candle (safely always please!).
The simple act of burning the paper is a symbolic way to release the old
and create the space needed energetically for embracing the new.
Focusing on the candle flame will help to calm your mind,
the warm flickering can also help you to release negative energy and stagnant emotions,
instead visualizing a bright, warm, abundant future,
Why does this work?
Candle magic is a powerful, yet super simple way
to really connect with the energy of this long, dark night.
There is great power in ritual.
Our ancestors knew all about the magic ritualistic acts can manifest.
When you take the time to mark these occasions,
you are honoring the natural cycles of the planet,
connecting with your inner wisdom, and showing the Universe that you are ready for change.
You recognize and surrender to your own power to manifest, and that can bring miracles!
