*This is an in-person circle in Toronto, on Friday, Dec 12th @7pm. If you are new to the Hearthfire Circles, please learn about them here.
The Winter Solstice marks the longest night and initiates our coldest season here in Canada. The Earth is calling our body and soul to rest, be still and listen to the whispers of our Spirit. This season invites us to cultivate our faith, embrace the fertile potential of the darkness and allow ourselves to receive new visions and dreams.
At the Winter Solstice, the archetype we honor is the inner Elder. Also known as the Crone, the Hag of Winter and Wise One within, they are the light of wisdom that guides us through the darkness, helping us to cultivate our spiritual strength, hope and faith.
No matter our age, we all have an inner Elder within us who collects wisdom and maturity from experience. Our inner Elder can be thought of as our wise and ancient soul, having collected wisdom through many lifetimes. They have become stronger, deeper and more compassionate from their many trials and challenges. They are the inner voice that urges us to keep healing, growing and learning from life, and to share what we’ve learned with others. The Elder within develops as we gather wisdom from our experiences- all the wrinkles and scars which came from our trials and wounds. We can reflect on the last year and honor all we’ve experienced and find a gem of wisdom within it that we can take with us into the new year.
Winter Solstice is also the time where we celebrate the return of the light. From this point onwards, the daylight slowly increases, nourishing our inspiration and dreams to come into being. We must cultivate the spark of hope and faith that resides within us to keep us going through the cold months ahead.
In this circle, we will get cozy around the hearth to discuss the themes of the season, and connect with our Inner Wisdom, through reflection and journaling. Then we will go on a relaxing guided meditation journey to let our dreaming mind wander or sink deeply in the fertile quiet of the dark womb. We will then tap into our intuition and read oracle/Tarot cards for each other, share drinks and snacks and ring in the next cycle in witchy warmth and community!
Date & Time: Friday, December 12th, 7pm-10pm EST.
Location: Toronto- Woodbine & Danforth area, TTC & Go Train accessible.
Cost: $30, and you are encouraged but not required to bring a drink or food item to share with a small group of under 10 people. Space is limited. It is refundable if someone can take your spot or in extenuating circumstance.
Circles are small and intimate, supporting conversation and community. All genders and paths welcome, we strive to hold an inclusive and sacred space together.
To Register:
- Contact me to let me know you’d like to attend
- Wait for a reply to confirm there is space. Then I will ask you to e-transfer $30 to secure your spot.
- An email with details will be sent out before the gathering.
I look forward to celebrating the Solstice with you!
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