Rites on the night of the winter solstice. How can we all survive the winter solstice and full moon. ✨☀✨ Winter solstice, solstice
Holidays, depending on the time when they come, have different meanings, but all these days are mystical, they are intended for spiritual work. These are the best days for spiritual practices, meditation, prayer. They are not meant for worldly affairs. It is no coincidence that the ancient sages prescribed certain rituals on these days.
✨ Symbolically, the year is divided into two halves - the divine day and the divine night. The period from the winter solstice (December 21-22) to the summer solstice (June 21-22) is day, and the period from summer solstice to winter is night. The beginning of each of these periods is marked by a holiday, calendar ritual actions.
The sun is revered, deified by all peoples. The solstices were used to improve the quality of life, it was the starting point of a new life. Equinox days are also important - these are the most important astronomical events, special energy time, these are the central points connecting the earth's seasons.
✨☀✨ Winter solstice, solstice.
The winter solstice begins at the moment the Sun enters 0° Capricorn.
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Winter solstice, solstice, one of the most important, special days of the year. Starting from this day, daylight increases and night decreases. On this day, the height of the sun rises in the sky is the lowest. From that day on, the Sun begins its northern path of growth. At this time, the Earth is at the smallest distance from the Sun. Life on Earth largely depends on the Sun, so the approach of the Earth to the Sun and the distance are the most important astronomical events.
The moment of the solstice is the critical moment of transition. About 3 days before and after the solstice, the Earth receives a huge flow of creative energy, this is a magical, sacred time of transition. Like any transitional time, it is for spiritual practices. It is believed that this time is not for material affairs. It greatly contributes to God-centeredness, not ego-centeredness. The winter solstice marks the beginning of the astronomical new year. This is a holiday of rebirth, the birth of the New Sun.
From this moment a new cycle of time begins. The moment of the solstice, the end of long nights is the mystery of the birth of the new, renewal, rebirth, the transition from the old life to the new. This is the mystery of renewal, the day of laying hopes, a solid foundation for a bright future.
This is both death and resurrection, the mystery of the rebirth of old age into youth.
✨ In this energetically special, charged time, you can burn your sins, change your destiny, be reborn, just like a renewed Sun is born again.
In the coming days before the solstice, it is favorable to get rid of everything obsolete, interfering, superfluous (both in the house and in terms of personality, habits, relationships, etc.). It would be good to let go of grievances, leave quarrels, resolve conflicts, favorably make donations, repay debts. It is better to enter a new life lightly.
With gratitude to God, with pure thoughts, pure intentions and wishes of happiness.
And in a clean place (you first need to clean the territory, get rid of rubbish, garbage and dust on the physical plane as well). It is very favorable to light lamps, incense.
The night before this day is the longest of the year. This is a dark, feminine, magical time. This night opens the door to a new life. It is good to sum up the results of the past year, to thank God for everything that He gives. It is important to get rid of worries, anxieties and enter a new life in a harmonious state.
✨At this time, together with the sun, all living things begin their path of growth, ascent. It is very important to be God-centered, to move away from the hustle and bustle, to turn inward.
Prayer, meditation at this time will have great power, as well as your good intentions, goals for the future. The rhythms of the Universe at this time are very conducive to this. The power of the resurgent Sun, the powerful energy of creation will fill them.
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It is favorable to meet the sunrise, to express our respect to him, to congratulate him on his birth, to thank him for his gifts. It is important to feel this transitional sacred period, the turn from darkness to light, from ignorance to knowledge, from death to immortality. If this is done consciously (to discard the negative, the obsolete and create the intention to acquire the bright), then ahead - indeed - the bright path of rebirth, growth.
At this time, the sky opens, strong flows of energy go to the Earth. This is a time of Hope and Opportunity. It is very important to use it for your growth, improvement. This is a time of meditation, prayer, a time of good intentions. Should I miss this chance?
This is a great time to improve, change what needs to be changed; get rid of what gets in the way; lay a solid foundation for growth.
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This day is celebrated in the culture of every nation. An indispensable attribute of the holiday - fire - these are candles, lamps, bonfires.
Christmas time was celebrated in the Slavic tradition.
Like the ancient Slavs, the inhabitants of central and northern Europe during the winter solstice performed symbolic actions with fire, celebrating Yule.
In Zoroastrian tradition, these days celebrate the Feast of Mithra. Mitra - God of justice, the all-seeing eye of Asha (Truth). Mitra is associated with the Sun, monitors the observance of dharma, order. On this day, 21 candles are lit.
Holland celebrates Saint Thomas Day. This is the last day of classes before the Christmas holidays. On this day, it is very important not to be the last to come to school, otherwise they will tease “sleepy Thomas”. On this special day, even children cannot sleep for a long time
Winter solstice- a good time for those who are engaged in spiritual self-development, it inspires the opening of spiritual spaces and reveals past lives.
During the Night of Svarog - the darkest time of the year - a gap opens between the worlds. This allows beings to move freely in and out of our world. Although the most severe cold is yet to come (and they are needed to crystallize the intention laid down these days), but the middle of Winter falls precisely on this period. Three days are especially important during this period.
On the day of the winter Solstice, you can guess in any way, using both ancient fortune-telling using various objects, runes, and fortune-telling on various symbolic and metaphorical cards (Tarot).
I will talk about three Nights dedicated to the Goddesses of Fate. So..
✨ Night of December 20 — Mother of the past.
Night of the Old Woman Goddess. At this time, it is necessary to perform all cleansing rituals. Rites and rituals aimed at cleansing and protecting the Family also work flawlessly. As well as the Thanksgiving Day of the Gods of household spirits for help.
✨ The night of December 21 is the Night of the Mother Goddess. This is the Goddess of Becoming.
At this time, you should lay a cycle of harmonious connection of the events of your destiny. For example, weaving fate from three threads. This is the time when both guests from the underworld and guests from the world of the Gods descend to the Middle Human World. In order not to offend the spirits, these days it is not customary to refuse hospitality to anyone - any traveler will receive a table and an overnight stay.
✨ Night of December 22nd. The night after the birth of the sun.
This is the night of the Goddess of the future. Here you lay down what should happen to you. This is the night when you make wishes. You can also return good luck and prosperity to your entire Family.
Astrology
The astrological transition of the Sun into the sign of Capricorn will occur December 21, 2017 at 07:28 pmby Moscow time. Capricorn is a sign closely associated with career prospects, unapproachable peaks, long-term prospects, ascetics and directors.
Capricorn jumps on sheer cliffs, not at all embarrassed by gorges, landslides, or the absence of a direct road to the goal. Capricorn is perhaps the most vigorous hybrid of a materialist and an idealist in the entire Zodiac. All material planes all jumps from cliff to cliff necessarily have a specific idea behind them that warms Capricorn.
So we need to find between the material and the spiritual these days. You should not focus only on the ideal component of your projects, that is, dreams. It is impossible and headlong into monetization and profit, losing sight of the dream.
If you plan projects for the next year, then taking into account pragmatic earthly moods - with a financial plan and clear steps to achieve. This is not a reason to deny yourself a dream. It is only important to understand the first step that you will take to achieve it. And do it after the Solstice.
This solstice can have a transformative effect on people whose significant chart indicators are in the third decade of mutable signs (Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces). Now their fate may change course. It is especially important for them to be conscious and honest with themselves and others so that the turn turns out to be good.
Most of the strength and attention is worth spending on completing and closing the old one. Before the Solstice, it is better not to conceive or discuss new projects. You have to give them time to mature. Assess what occupies your strength and energy - whether actions, relationships, reading feeds on social networks. Assess if it benefits you. Ask yourself the question honestly and answer it honestly.
This is a great time to get your finances and relationships in order. For example, closing ties with other people, holding final negotiations, repaying debts of any kind. So the entrance to the New Year will be much easier, and there will be more inspiring events in it.
Alina Urnikis
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The real astronomical winter comes after the winter solstice, or the shortest day and longest night of the year - every subsequent day will give us a little more light, and by the new year the length of daylight hours will increase by almost eight minutes.
Since prehistoric times, the winter solstice has been celebrated as the birth of the sun and the new year. With the day of the winter solstice, which was celebrated at night before sunrise, the holidays of Yule among the Germanic peoples and the Slavic Kolyada are connected.
In the old days, important rituals and rituals were performed on these days, as people believed that at the solstice you can change your fate and make dreams come true, with the support of higher powers.
The day of the winter solstice in almost all nations is covered with myths and legends, as well as many rituals and traditions that reveal the culture in a special way.
Sputnik Georgia asked what rites, rituals and divination people performed on this day in the distant past.
Rites and rituals
In the old days, on the day of the winter solstice, people performed many rites and rituals - first of all, they were aimed at winning the favor of the gods in the hope that a good harvest would be given in gratitude.
With magical rites, they tried to attract some changes, new energy, abilities and opportunities into their lives, as this is facilitated by the energy of the emerging Sun. On the longest night of the year, according to custom, they caroled, guessed at the future.
The ancient holiday of the winter solstice with the advent of Christianity was timed to coincide with Christmas and the beginning of winter Christmas time.
Many of the rites and rituals associated with the winter solstice have survived to this day, they are as relevant as before, as a person constantly strives for the best. Usually rituals for the winter solstice are held from December 21 to 23.
It is believed that it is good to meditate on the day of the winter solstice - a powerful flow of energy that comes to Earth from the sky, greatly enhances the influence of meditation.
On the day of the winter solstice, it is also good to engage in spiritual self-development, which inspires the discovery of spiritual spaces.
The winter solstice is suitable for any new endeavors - you can achieve success in your career, radically change your personal life, improve financial well-being, and so on.
To enhance the effect of solar energy, you can visualize what you want to get as a result.
On the day of the winter solstice, people threw away old things - in this way they said goodbye to the past and, as it were, opened their way to a happy future. There is no need to resort to such radical actions - you can simply perform a magical rite or ritual on your own.
Ritual to attract good luck
Before embarking on a ritual to attract good luck into your life, you need to let go of all the bad things that, in your opinion, happened to you during the outgoing year.
To do this, take a piece of paper, write down all the bad events that happened in the past year in your life, the repetition of which you would like to avoid.
Burn the paper in a fireplace, stove, or just on a metal tray, imagining how all your sorrows and difficulties disappear with the smoke and set you free, or bury and say goodbye.
© photo: Sputnik / Egor Efremov
Belarusian ritual "Pull Kolyada on the oak tree" in the village of Noviny
At this moment, it is important to say to yourself, for example, the following words: "Farewell to the past, I'm not offended by you, but there is no return for you. I'm letting you go."
Then take a second sheet of paper and write down what you want to achieve next year - it's good if in each paragraph you indicate what you can do in order to accelerate the achievement of the goal.
Keep the second sheet in a place where no one can get to it, including your family members. From time to time you can take out a piece of paper, reread it, cross out items that have already been implemented, and, if desired, add new wishes.
Ritual for the fulfillment of desires
In ancient times, it was believed that any wishes made on the shortest day of the year would certainly come true, especially if they were backed up with visualization. For inspiration and motivation to follow a dream, rituals are a powerful tool.
First you need to create a place for your dreams, that is, clean your house from unnecessary things. To do this, put things that cause you discomfort or that you have not used for a long time in large garbage bags and get rid of them.
Then take a sheet of paper, on one side write your desire, and on the other everything that, in your opinion, you need to do to make it come true. Then every week you need to take one item from the list of actions and work on it - do this for the next year.
© photo: Sputnik / Alexander Kondratyuk
A visual reminder of your dream can be "seeds of intention".
Lightly dampen two paper towels, unfold and place in a glass to form a soft wall inside. Place the seeds between napkins, and put the glass on the windowsill, where the sun appears every day for at least a few hours.
Add enough water to keep the wipes moist. And each time you water and watch them grow, imagine one small task you can do to achieve that dream. Perhaps by the time the plant reaches maturity, you will already have concrete results.
You can also create a board of your desires and place it in a prominent place so that you can see it both in the morning and in the evening. To do this, find images that represent your dream, cut and paste on a board or piece of thick paper. Visualization is important to make it very real and imagine that it has already happened at the present moment.
You can create such a board online, but you should not forget to look at it every morning and every evening throughout the year.
On the shortest day of the year - on the day of the winter solstice, rituals are performed for prosperity, healing, gaining strength and wisdom, and so on.
Divination
Accurate results are given by various divination for the winter solstice. You can also guess on the cards - on this day they will tell the honest truth.
Before going to bed, you need to take an arbitrary number of small pieces of paper and write one male name on each.
Mix the leaves thoroughly and put them under your pillow at night. Then say the following words: "Whoever loves, dream about it. Darling, come to me in a dream. I'm waiting for you all the time, I'll treat you with pies."
© photo: Sputnik / Konstantin Chalabov
In the morning, randomly select one of the pieces of paper before getting out of bed. Your fate next year will be connected with the one whose name appears on the piece of paper.
It is important in this fortune-telling to fulfill what you promised - be sure to treat him with any bakery product when this person appears on your doorstep, otherwise he will not stay with you for long. This condition is connected with the ancient rite of giving to the beloved.
The room where divination, ritual or meditation is carried out is decorated with dry leaves, fruits and nuts. Decorated with the symbols of the sun, 13 candles are placed in the center of the ritual altar. Juniper, cedar, pine and rosemary oils are used to flavor the air.
The results of divination and rituals can be accelerated with the help of stones and metals. A talisman in the form of a pendant with a stone or a ring, charged with moonlight that night, will be much more powerful and effective than those that were activated in another period.
Notes on the weather
In the old days, they were sure that if there was frost on the trees on December 21, a good harvest of grain crops should be expected.
The direction of the wind from the day of the winter solstice will not change until the day of the spring equinox, that is, until March 22.
The days after the winter solstice are very important for predicting the weather. So, if it is sunny on December 25 in the morning, then you should wait for late spring and not rush with the spring sowing of crops.
If the morning is cloudy on December 25, then spring is expected early, and it will be necessary to hurry with the sowing of crops, and if it is cloudy on December 25 at noon, then spring will be successful for agriculture.
They predict the weather for the whole next year twelve days after December 25th. For January, the weather predicts the weather, which is December 26, for February - December 27, for March - December 28, and so on.
Frosty weather for the New Year holidays will be if it is sunny on December 25th. If it is cloudy on December 25, then cloudy but warm weather is expected on New Year's holidays.
Material prepared on the basis of open sources
Whether we like it or not, everyone participates in all the processes taking place in the Universe. Everything that happens affects everyone. Therefore, it is so important to live in harmony with the rhythm of the universe. This is one of the most important conditions for a healthy life and prosperity.
Holidays, depending on the time when they come, have different meanings, but all these days are mystical, they are intended for spiritual work. These are the best days for spiritual practices, meditation, prayer. They are not meant for worldly affairs. It is no coincidence that the ancient sages prescribed certain rituals on these days.
The sages divide the year into two halves - the divine day and the divine night. The period from the winter solstice (December 21-22) to the summer solstice (June 21-22) is day, and the period from summer solstice to winter is night. The beginning of each of these periods is marked by a holiday, calendar ritual actions.
The sun is revered, deified by all peoples. The solstices were used to improve the quality of life, it was the starting point of a new life. Also important are the days of the equinoxes - these are the most important astronomical events, a special energy time, these are the central points connecting the earth's seasons.
Winter solstice, solstice.
2016: The winter solstice begins on December 21, 2016 at 10:45 UTC or 13:45 Moscow time when the Sun enters 0° Capricorn
Winter solstice, solstice, one of the most important, special days of the year. Starting from this day, daylight increases and night decreases. On this day, the height of the sun rises in the sky is the lowest. From that day on, the Sun begins its northern path of growth. At this time, the Earth is at the smallest distance from the Sun. Life on Earth largely depends on the Sun, so the approach of the Earth to the Sun and the distance are the most important astronomical events.
The moment of the solstice is the critical moment of transition. About 3 days before and after the solstice, the Earth receives a huge flow of creative energy, this is a magical, sacred time of transition. Like any transitional time, it is for spiritual practices. It is believed that this time is not for material affairs. It greatly contributes to God-centeredness, not ego-centeredness. The winter solstice is the beginning of the astronomical new year. This is a holiday of rebirth, the birth of a new sun.
From this moment a new cycle of time begins. The moment of the solstice, the end of long nights - this is the mystery of the birth of the new, renewal, rebirth, the transition from the old life to the new. This is the mystery of renewal, the day of laying hopes, a solid foundation for a bright future.
This is both death and resurrection, the mystery of the rebirth of old age into youth.
In this energetically special, charged time, you can burn your sins, change your destiny, be reborn, just like a renewed Sun is born again.
In the coming days before the solstice, it is favorable to get rid of everything obsolete, interfering, superfluous (both in the house and in terms of personality, habits, relationships, etc.). It would be good to let go of grievances, leave quarrels, resolve conflicts, favorably make donations, repay debts. It is better to enter a new life lightly.
With gratitude to God, with pure thoughts, pure intentions and wishes of happiness.
And in a clean place (you first need to clean the territory, get rid of rubbish, garbage and dust on the physical plane as well). It is very favorable to light lamps, incense.
The night before this day is the longest of the year. This is a dark, feminine, magical time. This night opens the door to a new life. It is good to sum up the results of the past year, to thank God for everything that He gives. It is important to get rid of worries, anxieties and enter a new life in a harmonious state.
At this time, together with the sun, all living things begin their path of growth, ascent. It is very important to be God-centered, to move away from the hustle and bustle, to turn inward.
Prayer, meditation at this time will have great power, as well as your good intentions, goals for the future. The rhythms of the Universe at this time are very conducive to this. The power of the resurgent Sun, the powerful energy of creation will fill them.
It is favorable to meet the sunrise, to express our respect to him, to congratulate him on his birth, to thank him for his gifts. It is important to feel this transitional sacred period, the turn from darkness to light, from ignorance to knowledge, from death to immortality. If this is done consciously (to discard the negative, the obsolete and create the intention to acquire the bright), then ahead - indeed - the bright path of rebirth, growth.
At this time, the sky opens, strong flows of energy go to the Earth. This is a time of Hope and Opportunity. It is very important to use it for your growth, improvement. This is a time of meditation, prayer, a time of good intentions. Should I miss this chance?
This is a great time to improve, change what needs to be changed; get rid of what gets in the way; lay a solid foundation for growth.
This day is celebrated in the culture of every nation. An indispensable attribute of the holiday is fire - these are candles, lamps, bonfires.
Christmas time was celebrated in the Slavic tradition.
Like the ancient Slavs, the inhabitants of central and northern Europe during the winter solstice performed symbolic actions with fire, celebrating Yule.
In Zoroastrian tradition, these days celebrate the Feast of Mithra. Mitra - God of justice, the all-seeing eye of Asha (Truth). Mitra is associated with the Sun, monitors the observance of dharma, order. On this day, 21 candles are lit.
Holland celebrates Saint Thomas Day. This is the last day of classes before the Christmas holidays. On this day, it is very important not to be the last to come to school, otherwise they will tease “sleepy Thomas”. On this special day, even children cannot sleep for a long time
Source: www.chela.ru
The winter solstice is a good time for those who are engaged in spiritual self-development, it inspires the opening of spiritual spaces and reveals past lives.
During the Night of Svarog - the darkest time of the year - a gap opens between the worlds. This allows beings to move freely in and out of our world. Although the most severe cold is yet to come (and they are needed to crystallize the intention laid down these days), but the middle of Winter falls precisely on this period. Three days are especially important during this period.
On the day of the winter Solstice, you can guess in any way, using both ancient fortune-telling using various objects, runes, and fortune-telling on various symbolic and metaphorical cards (Tarot).
I will talk about three Nights dedicated to the Goddesses of Fate. So..
Night of December 20 - Mother of the past.
Night of the Old Woman Goddess. At this time, it is necessary to perform all cleansing rituals. Rites and rituals aimed at cleansing and protecting the Family also work flawlessly. As well as the Thanksgiving Day of the Gods of household spirits for help.
December 21 - Night of the Mother Goddess. This is the Goddess of Becoming.
At this time, you should lay a cycle of harmonious connection of the events of your destiny. For example, weaving fate from three threads. This is the time when both guests from the underworld and guests from the world of the Gods descend to the Middle Human World. In order not to offend the spirits, these days it is not customary to refuse hospitality to anyone - any traveler will receive a table and an overnight stay.
Dec 22. The night after the birth of the sun.
This is the night of the Goddess of the future. Here you lay down what should happen to you. This is the night when you make wishes. You can also return good luck and prosperity to your entire Family.
Light a candle in honor of the goddess of the Past on the night of December 20. And Ask her to cleanse your ancestral roots of negativity like this: " Take off, Mother Goddess, with your own hands, what is tangled on the roots of the family, what is imposed on the roots of the unkind, what is said with unkind lips, that in ignorance the unclean is broken. Truly so!"After reading the plot, put out the candle with your fingers.
On the night of December 21 light the second candle. Tell: "The world will get along well and the fate of my family will be adjusted! So be it!" Extinguish the candle.
Here you need to pronounce the vow. That is, you promise to do something for the good of the Family. The vow can be anything. Do not drink alcohol on New Year's Eve, refuse sweets for a period of 10 days, do some business that you put off until later ..
You just need to think carefully about how you want to make a vow, so as not to break it in any case. Having pronounced a vow, say "For the Good of the Family!"
Before dawn, take three candles and twist them into one in a clockwise direction. As soon as the edge of the solar disk appears in the sky, light a candle and read many times.
Spiridon-Solstice! Turn the sun for the summer, and the roads of my Family for the good, Strengthen the tree of the family in a catfish-short day. When the red sun rises into the heavens, when at a small hour it goes across the sky from sunrise to sunset. Strengthen Spiridon on my Tree, roots at dawn, branches at the zenith, fruits at sunset. Strengthen, Spiridon-solstice from this prayer, from the word of the conspiracy, high, noble Tree of my Family on high thresholds, on wide roads. It is good for the family to prosper, for all relatives to be in height and honor. Walk along wide roads, put profit in your wallet. Luck is laid on my Tree, luck with roots and fruits is laid from this hour to the age. True!
The plot should be read repeatedly until the candle in your hands burns out.
Darina Oleinik
Astrology
The astrological transition of the Sun into the sign of Capricorn will occur on December 21, 2016 at 10:45 UTC or at 13:45 Moscow time. Capricorn is a sign closely associated with career prospects, unapproachable heights, long-term prospects, ascetics and directors.
Capricorn jumps on sheer cliffs, not at all embarrassed by gorges, landslides, or the absence of a direct road to the goal. Capricorn is perhaps the most vigorous hybrid of a materialist and an idealist in the entire Zodiac. All material planes all jumps from cliff to cliff necessarily have a specific idea behind them that warms Capricorn.
So we need to find between the material and the spiritual these days. You should not focus only on the ideal component of your projects, that is, dreams. It is impossible and headlong into monetization and profit, losing sight of the dream.
If you plan projects for the next year, then taking into account pragmatic earthly moods - with a financial plan and clear steps to achieve. This is not a reason to deny yourself a dream. It is only important to understand the first step that you will take to achieve it. And do it after the Solstice.)))
The calendar we are used to says that the year begins on the first of January and is divided into 12 months. But nature has its own laws, which, unfortunately, are poorly coordinated with astronomy. However, our ancestors knew and honored the laws of nature. The most important holiday in the annual cycle was the winter solstice - when will it be in 2019 and what practices are recommended for everyone? Read the details in this article.
What happens on this day?
First of all, let's figure out what the winter solstice is. On this day we can observe the longest night and the shortest day of the year. Magic time, isn't it? Our ancestors did not doubt it.
Holiday dates:
- December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere (these are all countries above the equator);
- June 20 or 21 - in the Southern Hemisphere (Australia, most countries of Latin America, etc.).
The exact date depends on the year, it's all about the calendar shift due to leap years.
In 2019, the winter solstice will occur on December 22 at 07:19 am Moscow time. If you live in another region, you can calculate the time yourself, knowing Moscow.
On this day, the Sun reaches its lowest position. Further, at the end of December and January, it rises higher above the horizon, making daylight hours longer.
In astrology, on this day the Sun moves from the zodiac sign Sagittarius to the sign Capricorn, and the astrological winter begins (the period of the signs Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces).
Since Capricorn is associated with planning, at this time it is advisable to think over and write down goals for the coming year. Consider what is really important to you and what you want to get rid of.
Our ancestors saw the solstice as a time of rebirth, hope, and a joyful start on the path to solar abundance.
Some call the holiday the winter equinox. However, this is not true. The equinox occurs in spring and autumn, in March and September, when day equals night. And in winter and summer - solstices.
Table of winter solstices until 2025
| Year | Date and time in Moscow |
| 2019 | December 22 07:19 |
| 2020 | December 21 13:02 |
| 2021 | December 21 18:59 |
| 2022 | 22 December 00:48 |
| 2023 | December 22 06:27 |
| 2024 | December 21 12:20 |
| 2025 | December 21 18:03 |
What is special about the solstices and equinoxes? See more about the astronomical meaning of this amazing phenomenon in the video:
Rites and rituals
Many rituals are recommended to be performed on the day of the solstice. The fact is that this is the shortest and most mysterious day of the year. When a colossal amount of energy is generated in nature, but it does not manifest itself clearly, but is hidden in the dark corners of the longest night.
Before carrying out any rituals (a few days before the holiday), it is necessary to carry out a major cleaning in the entire apartment or house:
- Wash everything, even the most secluded corners.
- Put things in order, put things in their places.
- Clear out the pantry and decide what you need and what you don't.
- Collect unwanted items and give to those in need.
Through such actions, you will clear space in your life for something new and joyful.
Let go ritual
- Write down on paper all the negative and bad things that happened during the year - what you want to get rid of or forget.
- Say the appropriate words that you must choose for yourself. For example: "I forgive and let go of everything that happened" or "I leave these events in the past, let them go and never return."
- Now burn a sheet of paper, imagining how your sorrows are burned in the fire. And along with the smoke, problems disappear.
- Feel free.
Ritual for the fulfillment of a wish
A wish is made at dawn:
- Stand facing the east - look in the direction where the reborn Sun rises.
- Thank the Sun for all the good things in your life and ask for help in the coming season.
- Make a wish - try to mention as many details as possible.
- Imagine that the wish has already come true. What do you feel? Let your imagination paint happy pictures.
On this holiday, it is good to make wishes that involve the renewal of life, the attraction of something new. It is also recommended to drink ginger tea during the day.
If your desire involves saving money, then the ideal option would be to open a savings bank account on the day of the solstice or the next day. By doing this, you will not only think about what you want, but also take the first step towards realization. Which is very important.
Ritual for cleansing
Held in the bathroom:
- Fill the tub with warm water.
- Be sure to add sea salt, because it takes away all the negativity. But it is better to refuse foam on this day.
- Arrange a few candles in the bathroom (odd number), turning off the electric lights.
- Prepare pleasant music for relaxation. It can be the sounds of nature, religious chants, ethnic music, and so on.
- Lie down in the bath. Imagine that your body is heavy, filled with the worries of the outgoing year.
- Now visualize that water and salt take away all your problems. And every moment your body becomes lighter.
- Flush the water, imagining that everything bad goes with it. Rinse under the shower.
After performing the ritual, you will feel a true renewal at the level of body and soul.
Winter Solstice Festival in different cultures
Our distant ancestors were guided by natural phenomena and the movement of the Sun when calculating time periods. The winter solstice point was significant for the construction of such historical structures as:
- Stonehenge in the UK;
- Newgrange in Ireland.
Their main axes are oriented to sunrise and sunset on the solstices.
Ancient Roman Saturnalia
In ancient Rome, on the days of the solstice, they celebrated the feast of Saturnalia in honor of the god Saturn. The celebration lasted from 17 to 23 December. By this time, all agricultural efforts were completed. And people could indulge in celebration and fun.
It was customary to temporarily stop public affairs, send schoolchildren on vacation. It was even forbidden to punish criminals.
Slaves sat at the same table with the masters and were freed from daily work. There was a symbolic equalization of rights.
Crowds of celebrating walked in the streets. Everyone praised Saturn. On the days of Saturnalia, a pig was slaughtered as a sacrifice, and then they began to have fun. There was a tradition of gift exchange, which later moved to the modern Christmas and New Year.
Yule among the ancient Germans
This is a medieval holiday, one of the main ones of the year. It was celebrated with great pomp. The word "yule" was called the longest night of the year, which fell on the winter solstice.
It was believed that on this day the King of Oak was reborn, he warmed the frozen earth and gave life to the seeds in the soil, which were stored for a long winter, in order to germinate and give a harvest by spring.
People kindled fires in the fields. It was customary to drink the alcoholic drink cider. Children went from house to house with gifts. Baskets were woven from the branches of evergreens and ears of wheat, and apples and cloves were folded into them, which were sprinkled with flour.
Apples are a symbol of the sun and immortality, and wheat is a symbol of a good harvest. Flour meant light and success.
The houses were also decorated with branches of trees: ivy, holly, mistletoe. It was believed that this helps to call the spirits of nature to join the holiday. Spirits could bestow a happy life on the household.
On the holiday of Yule, the burning of a ritual log, the decoration of the Yule tree (the prototype of the New Year tree) and the exchange of gifts were carried out. The image of a log has been preserved in many countries to this day.
Holiday in Christianity
In Christianity, Christmas is celebrated these days. In the Catholic tradition, it comes on December 24, when the Sun, after passing its lowest point, is “reborn” again and rises higher.
It is believed that when Christianity replaced paganism, the new Christian holidays merged with pagan ones. So Christmas appeared in its modern form with a decorated Christmas tree and gifts for relatives and friends. Indeed, in fact, this is the celebration of the birth of Christ, but it is celebrated very similarly to the medieval Yule.
In Orthodoxy, due to the use of the Julian calendar, the date is 2 weeks behind the solstice, the Orthodox celebrate Christmas on January 7th. However, historically it is the same date. It's just that over the course of two thousand years, the solstice point has shifted by half a month.
Holiday in Slavic culture
The Slavs celebrated the day of Karachun, the harsh deity of winter. They believed that Karachun brings winter cold to the earth, plunging nature into a winter sleep.
Another name for the deity is Korochun, which means "the shortest." The winter solstice preceded the rebirth of the Sun.
Bonfires were burned everywhere, which were designed to help the Sun triumph over death and be reborn. After Karachun, the nights were waning, and the daylight hours were getting longer.
Subsequently, this deity turned into Frost - a gray-haired old man, from whose breath bitter frosts begin, and rivers are covered with ice. The Slavs believed that if Frost hit a hut with a staff, the logs would crack.
Frost does not like those who are afraid of him and hide, complain about the cold and quickly get cold. But for those who are not afraid of him, he gives rosy cheeks, strength of mind and good mood. This is reflected in the fairy tale "Morozko".
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The winter solstice in 2017 will begin on December 21, 2017 at 16:27 GMT. It will be the shortest day and longest night this year.
Occurs at the moment when the inclination of the Earth's axis of rotation in the direction from the Sun takes on the greatest value, thus this period marks the beginning of a gradual lengthening of the day and shortening of the night. From the day of the winter solstice on December 21, 2017, the day will begin to increase, and the night will decrease.
Signs on the day of the winter solstice December 21-22
Rituals for the Winter Solstice 2017
Of course, not all rituals that were used by our ancestors remain interesting for modern generations. After all, in the old days, sorcerers, for example, always lit fires that were supposed to burn all night, driving away the darkness and calling the Sun to return. And today, of course, no one does this. But there are also rituals that have not lost their relevance. And we will talk about them below.
The ideal option for any person is to use the winter solstice in order to attract some changes, new energy, abilities and opportunities into their lives. This day is perfect for meditation, for conducting rituals related to the energy of water, as well as for new beginnings.
Moreover, your undertakings can be anything - you have the opportunity to radically change your personal life, achieve success in your career, improve financial well-being, etc. The rituals of the Winter Solstice will be of interest to every person who is not satisfied with his life, and who dreams that -something to change. And therefore their relevance does not decrease over time - after all, it is human nature to constantly strive for the best.
You can engage in magical rites on the shortest day of the year on your own, or you can entrust the solution of your problems to a real specialist. In any case, prayers and magical conspiracies, as well as various paraphernalia, will be used in the process of their conduct. In particular, rituals for the Winter Solstice involve the use of certain plants: laurel, thistle, cedar, chamomile, juniper, mallow, mistletoe, moss, etc. In addition, you will need candles (it is advisable to give preference to white, red, green or silver color) and real stones (in particular, ruby and tiger's eye).
Prayers for the Winter Solstice 2017
The winter solstice is the time of the darkest and longest night of the year, when we reflect on the meaning of various things. Why not do it in the form of Yule prayer-meditations? Use one a day as food for thought this holiday season.
Conspiracies for the winter solstice
The winter solstice was celebrated by our ancestors on December 21st. This day was and remains the shortest of the year. But the night from December 21 to 22 is the longest of the year. It is believed that it gives rise to a solar rebirth, and this is very symbolic for the Slavs. That is why on the day of the winter solstice all kinds of conspiracies and rituals were held. The patron saint of this day was Chernobog.