Gifts Galore for You

unwrap Yule, Christmas, Winter + more

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Season’s Greetings!

We’re in the thick of it now. The darkness is nearly at its peak; the year is quickly dying, fields and gardens lie fallow, and trees are bare. Collectively, we’re hanging in there, but our ancient roots know that we must turn our longing toward the Light if we are to survive for another year.

We need hope to believe that light and warmth will return, courage to believe the human spirit is indomitable, and wisdom to believe that goodness, truth, and beauty will prevail even when the darkness seems overwhelming.

In the face of darkness, we celebrate. We practice generosity and exchange gifts to affirm our anchor of faith: that the future will welcome us.

Though we may walk in the darkness of the winter season, Divine presence walks with us; therefore, we are not afraid, but rather, we are guided and protected. And more than that, good things are heaped upon us. Gift-giving is a holy and sacred act.

Yule - Winter Solstice

We are rounding out our Hedge Mystic Wheel of the Year self-guided retreats with the Yule season offering. You can find your Yule-Winter Solstice Exploration and Experience HERE

In the Yule-Winter Solstice exploration, you will find invitations to rest, create, engage with the Divine Child Archetype, and explore the Solstice Gate using a Winter Solstice Gate Guided Meditation. There are questions to guide your inner work, seasonal symbols, and mythopoetic language to help make sense of what you are experiencing during this dark time of the year.

Christmas

If you celebrate Christmas, I encourage you to learn about an ancient practice filled with deep insights and soul-satisfying wisdom: The O, Antiphones. Don't worry if you’ve never heard of them; the guide introduces them and takes you into their mysterious beauty.

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»»»»» O, Antiphones Guide, ancient preparations for Christmas. ««««««

Winter

Winter can be a difficult season, and it continues long after the decorations come down (sometimes too long!). Whether new to seasonal work or experienced, you’ll find something in this guide to brighten your winter and help you manage your energy, body, mind, and spirit through the long winter months. Practical, manageable suggestions and concise information guide you into the sometimes hidden beauties of winter. You’ll explore everything from winter archetypes and animal guides to winter teas, crystals, constellations, moon phases, and more using the guide. Gentle and generous, The Winter Wisdom Guide will accompany you through the winter months until spring returns.

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»»»»»»»Winter Wisdom Guide, enter the magic of the season««««««

Reflecting on the Past

It’s always wise to look back before you look forward. This lovely guide asks relevant and thought-provoking questions designed to help you gather the lessons and insights from 2024. Life events, experiences, accomplishments, special memories, challenges, and more are part of what you will encounter. Also included are meaningful reflection rituals to end your year with. From a candle ceremony to a vision board to a walking meditation, you’ll find just the right thing to end your year with. There’s also a Look Ahead section and a New Year Tarot spread.

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»»»»»»»Year End Reflection Guide««««««

Gratitude

To all my dear readers, thank you for reading, musing, exploring, and co-creating this community. I send you warmth and comfort of heart, peace of mind, and joy in your soul as we enter the height of collective celebration, the one holy day that remains to bind us together in this postmodern, disenchanted world. Together, we endeavor to re-root ourselves in the earth and her seasons, reacquaint ourselves with old traditions and ancient wisdom. We welcome back into our hearts and minds the spiritual realms that circumscribe our reality as we seek to find our place on the journey and share the beauty, truth, and goodness we find along the way.

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