brandee’s 13 Days of Winter Solstice
Looking for some help on how to reconnect? Want some tools to help you discover hidden pieces of you? I’m here for you!
I’ve collected an overview of witchy methodologies, approaches, moralities, and systems. I like to approach spirituality, and life, like a buffet – take what calls you in and feels useful, leave the rest for someone else. Through the remaining days of this year, I plan to show you various aspects to mysticism. Many of these topics have pagan roots. There have long been stigmas surrounding pagan practices, despite their wholesome and innocent meanings. I hope to demystify some of these topics and offer a less fearful approach to learning.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner, a baby witch, or a skeptic, I hope this exploration can give you more courage to take on your next challenge. For me, it works to take a piece here and there of various practices. I like to combine and dissect different approaches. It gives me a sense of control in my divinity to know that I have a say in what aspects I participate in. Maybe you feel the same and hopefully, you can find something here you can hold onto. Follow along to start your new year off as a more complete you.
Day One
Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the longest night. It marks the point where the continual darkening of autumn finally reaches its peak and each day ahead has more light than the last. Many used this turning point to prepare for the rest of winter and give thanks for the harvest. Since the nights are so long through this period, light and warmth are brought in with sun & star decorations, candles, and evergreen boughs.
These 13 days are meant to help you bring light in this Winter Season. I hope to provide education about different kinds of spirituality. I’ve also included rituals and collective readings to help give more specific help and give you a starting point to try. Go through it with me for the next twelve days or save it to go through all at once!
Welcome and Happy Holidays!
-brandee
Ritual to Try: Light a Candle
We’re starting with something simple and fundamental to any practice — your use of light. Since this season is all about bringing light inside, take a moment to light a candle. Focus your attention on your breathing and let your eyes get lost in the flame. Take notice of where your stress lies in your body. See how your shoulders feel, can you let them drop further? Keep the moment simple. All you have to do now is notice.
