A practical guide to contemplative and spiritual practices for the magical season of Yuletide, December 21 through January 2
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Explains how the 12 nights after the winter solstice offer the ideal
opportunity for inner focusing, seeing signs, and laying the foundation
for the year to come
• Shares reflective themes and exercises for each night (and the day to follow) and guided meditations to deepen the experience
The
season of Yuletide--the 12 nights following the winter solstice--offers
the ideal opportunity for inner focusing, for seeing signs, and for
planting seeds for the future. This guide explores inner practices for
the magical Yuletide season, the period between December 21 and January
2, when the veil between worlds is thin.
Revealing the deeper
meaning of the darkest time of the year, the authors discuss how the 12
nights of Yuletide were significant in pagan and Nordic traditions long
before Christmas was grafted onto them. A special Yuletide channelling
explains the ancient and modern significance of the heathen holy days.
Each night (and the day that follows) has a particular energy quality
and is dedicated to a theme upon which to reflect as you look at the 12
months past and ahead. The authors introduce and explain each of the
respective themes of the 12 nights, such as humility and devotion, truth
and clarity, the power of the heart, and self-care. They also share a
series of ideas to consider for the year just gone by along with
insights and guidance to contemplate for the one to come.
Through
the questions, exercises, and tools linked to each specific night and
its theme we can gain valuable insights and shape our future. Journaling
is an essential part of this work, enabling us to reflect our thoughts
actively as well as record them for use during the coming year. The
authors also include guided meditations for each of the Yuletide nights,
enabling readers to deepen their experience.
Working with the
magical power of Yuletide and the 12 holy nights is a ritual that can be
repeated year after year, offering the reader a completely new
understanding of this very special time and a way to lay the foundations
for the new year ahead.