Midwinter, past and present…all here for you to see!

Feeling a touch nostalgic, I decided to share some of the magic of Midwinter with you from previous years.

The silvery light of a midwinter sun captures a sense of magic indoors.

We are all deeply affected by light and respond in varying ways to it, though mostly it makes us feel happier and more positive about life.

The light of both the sun and moon proved so important for our ancestors that they integrated all aspects of both into their spiritual lives.

Somewhere in the depths of Winter was born a sense of the light returning and the cycle beginning once more.

At midwinter, the sun appears to stand still, for three days, before rising on its ascent back up into the southern sky.

The light changes.

Shadows grow shorter.

Our bodies and minds ascent with the sun towards Midsummer, filled with joy and optimism.

Much of humankind has forgotten the importance of observing the heavens and being mindful of our connection to them.

The star that flashes red and green, (I was told was Arcturus), has moved from its midsummer position above Kilronan Mountain to the north, to one high in the south eastern night sky.

I have come to be more aware of the night sky over recent years…

As we continue on the descent towards Midwinter, with clear, cold night skies, this can be a good time to look to the heavens.

Midwinter will pass soon enough and the cycle will begin once more.

The darkness will lift.

Days will lengthen.

And life emerge anew!

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