Some people people refer to this solstice as the rebirth of the sun which coincidentally concedes with Christmas celebrating the birth of the Son.
Some ancient cultures feared the sun gods wouldn't return so they preformed rituals such as sacrifices. Many other ancient cultures worshipped the Sun Gods and held vigils on the solstice like the picture in this post from New Grange in Co. Meath Ireland. Another popular cultrue that worshipped the Sun Gods were the Egyptians who preformed both sacrifices and vigils as a form of worship.
This special time is about turning inwardly into the darkness trusting your intuition and yourself. Many people use this time for deep meditation to reflect on what has been and what will be.
A great saying ive come to know and use in my work is "its better to light a candle than curse the darkness". The light which guides you is within its you who possess the switch or the match to light it.
A great ritual to perform is that of letting go writing down anything you want to let go of and burning it in a fire, and as you watch it burn welcome all the newness the next chapter holds. Do this with gratitude for the Sun has been reborn and the light will shie brightly to guide you.
Sprinkles of love & light xxxx
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