Winter Solstice Blessings 2019

"The Winter Solstice is the time of ending and beginning, a powerful time -- a time to contemplate your immortality. A time to forgive, to be forgiven, and to make a fresh start. A time to awaken." ~ Frederick Lenz

Yule/Winter Solstice: Bloodstone — Crystal Dawn

Stone of the Season: Bloodstone Energy: Projective Element: Fire Planet(s): Mars Bloodstone is opaque, green, spotted varieties of chalcedony. The dark green of the bloodstone is spotted with red because of the presence of iron oxides. These distinctive spots seem to resemble blood, thus giving the stone its name. Found in India, Brazil, China, Australia, […] … Continue reading Yule/Winter Solstice: Bloodstone — Crystal Dawn

Yule — Ravenhawks’ Magickal Mystical Places

“Snowflakes swirl down gently in the deep blue haze beyond the window. The outside world is a dream. Inside, the fireplace is brightly lit, and the Yule log crackles with orange and crimson sparks. There’s a steaming mug in your hands, warming your fingers. There’s a friend seated across from you in the cozy chair, […] … Continue reading Yule — Ravenhawks’ Magickal Mystical Places

Julekage

Like many holiday breads, Julekage involves candied fruit and nuts, and it is heavily spiced. The traditional spice used in Julekage is cardamom, although nutmeg, cinnamon, and other flavors may be used as well. Many fans of the bread believe that it tastes best warm out of the oven, although it can also be toasted … Continue reading Julekage

Yule Correspondences: Red — Ravenhawks’ Magickal Mystical Places

Color of the Season: RED: ELEMENT= Fire DIRECTION = South CHAKRA= First, Root Chakra PLANET = Mars DAY = Tuesday Properties: Fertility rites, aphrodisiacs, sexual passion, love, health, physical strength, revenge anger, will power, courage, magnetism Symbolic Meaning: Blood. Life. The “blood of life.” Energy. Will power. Passion for life. Abundance. Maturity. The energy that […] … Continue reading Yule Correspondences: Red — Ravenhawks’ Magickal Mystical Places