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The 2023 Winter Solstice warns of ‘life-changing decisions’ through Spiritual offering
Winter Solstice is upon us and today, December 21, 2023, marks the beginning of a new season which is spiritually significant.
Different cultures around the world practice numerous rituals to celebrate the shortest day of the year while also hoping for a smooth sailing upcoming 12 months.
Spiritual meaning of 2023 Winter Solstice
Astrologically, Winter Solstice is all about a new cycle of beginning.
It marks a new chapter in your life by opening doors to possibilities that you can achieve by setting goals for yourself. Just like the resolutions we make at the beginning of the new year, the auspicious period in winter is believed to help you inch closer to your dreams.
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However, astrologers believe one should refrain from making any life-changing decisions at this time and instead relax and use the moment to look within.
Focus on self-reflection can bring you out of darkness by channeling your energies in the right direction with better clarity of the changes you wish to make in your life.
Self-love during Winter Solstice will deeply nourish your life – it is meant to nurture and restore after everything you’ve been through in the past year.
So, make use of your winter rest to reignite the spark bound by darkness while you continue to dream about new ideas and plans to effortlessly navigate the upcoming year.
Rituals to practice on the shortest day of the year
The day of Winter Solstice is all about celebrating the return of the Sun as it travels its shortest path. Rituals and practices vary in different cultures, but a few simple traditions can bring joy to all, a report by the outlet Mother explains.
- Recite the poem The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper.
- Display Celtic and Pagan Symbols such as candles, pine, mistletoes, and the yule tree in your homes.
- Create food and crafts unique to the celebration such as Orange Pomanders – oranges pierced by cloves.
- Spend the night by candlelight and manifest to attract positive energies.
- Make the celebrations more fun by sharing memes and jokes about Winter Solstice.
