Winter Solstice

 

Solstice Greetings!

Winter Solstice begins at 10:27 pm EST

Female Northern Cardinal

 

Solstice Eve Sunset

 

Summer Solstice Conjunction

Lunar conjunction with Venus on this night of the Summer Solstice

 

Winter Solstice Greetings!

Welcome to the most wonderful day of the year that brings us to the return of the light!

Solstice is the reason for the season!

 

Happy Winter Solstice !

Northern Mockingbird

 

Summer Solstice Sunset

"The festival of the Summer Solstice speaks of love and light, of freedom and generosity of Spirit.  It is a beautiful time of year where vibrant flowers whisper to us with scented breath, forests and woodlands hang heavy in the summer's heat and our souls become enchanted with midsummer magic." ~ Carole Carlton (Pagan Whispers)

Winter Solstice

"On the longest night we search for the light,

 and we find it deep within...

(photo of a Short-Eared Owl hunting after sunset)

Open your eyes to embrace what is wise,

and see the light of your own soul shining."  ~ Lisa Thiel

Solstice Greetings

Happy Summer Solstice!

Scarlet Tanager

As the Sun spirals its longest dance,

As Nature shows bounty and fertility,

Let all things live with loving intent,

To fulfill their truest destiny...

Winter Solstice Greetings!

"And Winter Came" by Enya

On this day of the Winter Solstice...

Tundra And Trumpeter Swans on Lake Erie

May all beings be peaceful.

May all beings be happy.

May all beings be well.

May all beings be safe.

May all beings be free from suffering.

Winter Solstice Greetings!

Welcome to the most wonderful day of the year that brings the return of the light!  Happy Yule!

Axial tilt is the reason for the season!

Solstice Greetings!

The true meaning of this date every year symbolizes the death of the old crop cycle in the northern hemisphere and the beginning of a new cycle.  Trees are dormant and the earth rests and regenerates itself until the spark of life returns in February at the time of Imbolc.