Winter Solstice Ritual Variation - Radiance Within

For those of you celebrating Winter Solstice, rather than a day ritual, hold a vigil through the deepest darkness. Tend the darkness and cultivate the radiance within through periods of questioning and listening. Be aware at sunset and sunrise.

Ask yourself: What do I long for? What kind of world do I dream of? What does this world look like? What does it feel like?

Then, write…write and let the words flow out of you in rivers, the ice and snow of winter melting into streams of luminous light.

Then, speak. Call forth what will be born in you, the light of your deepest heart’s desires. Cast a spell for peace, joy, prosperity and love. Connect with the goodwill and hope of this season, bring it in and let it radiate out - a golden light, a candle in the darkness.