The winter solstice is a time for reflection, dream work, and setting intentions for the coming year.
Magic and ritual are tools to tap into personal and collective creative potential, bringing meaning and alignment to daily life.
Deep dives
The Magic of the Winter Solstice
The magic of the winter solstice lies in its connection to dreaming, hibernation, darkness, and introspection. It is a time to reflect, read through old journals, focus on recording dreams, and engage in divinations. Group celebrations can include a bonfire and rituals that unite people of different traditions. The solstice holds astrological significance as the sun enters Capricorn, and this year, there is a potent alignment with Mercury and Jupiter, enhancing dream work and channeling. This is a time for planting seeds of intention for the coming year and celebrating the balance of light and dark.
Defining Magic and Ritual
Magic is described as active participation in synchronicity, creating a density of meaning to tap into the co-creative process of the universe. It brings wonder, delight, and a sense of connection to the material world. Ritual is consciously doing something repeatedly to create a connection with the sacred or spirit. It marks time and brings awareness to the present moment, infusing it with meaning and aligning one's actions with a greater purpose. Both magic and ritual are seen as tools to tap into personal and collective creative potential.
Bringing Back the Delight of Magic
Reconnecting with the magic of life is seen as essential for individual and collective well-being. Embracing the childlike wonder, cultivating a mythical imagination, and acknowledging the existence of meaningful connections beyond the mundane can bring greater joy, coherence, and beauty to daily life. It involves consciously creating moments of silence, simplifying activities, intentionally engaging with imaginative works like books or shows, and actively participating in synchronicity. By doing so, one can experience a deeper sense of meaning, delight, and unity with others and the world.
“When I think about magic, one of the definitions that I use for it is active participation in synchronicity.”- Carolyn Elliott
Carolyn Elliott, the founder of WITCH magazine, is one of those souls that hum with allure, mystery, and a beautiful way of looking at the darkest of shadows.
In today’s episode Amanda, Donna, and Carolyn speak about how important it is to engage with imagination this time of year.
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