Through Mother Night to the Birth of the Sun — passing through the longest night of the year, we finally rise from the depths of the dark season and celebrate the newborn Light! The energies of these days are bright and fiery, opening hearts, awakening hope, and sweeping us up in a wave of almost primal joy.

This is a time of new beginnings and new systems, ripening in the darkness and emerging into the world for the good of all living things — warming us and sustaining us. This is what we celebrate and rejoice in now, during these Yule-tide days of the New Year. From darkness to light, from despair to hope, from mourning to joy!

🌞 Welcome this festive wave with inspiration: light candles, illuminate your home, and adorn your life in any way that brings you pleasure and joy. The Day of the Winter Solstice is the first day of Yule-tide, setting the tone for the entire year ahead. So fill this weekend with the qualities you wish to see in your life in 2026. Perform rituals and practices for wish fulfillment — now is truly the right time!

May all doors open for you!
© Elena Shuwany