Solstice Gratitude Ritual
Solstice 2022 will be at 21:47 on
Wednesday 21 December
in the UK
However your year has played out in 2022, around this time it is inevitable to reflect on the year gone by.
Whether you are feeling accomplished and in a state of bliss, or you can't wait to see the back of this year, here’s to 2023 when the yearly journey starts all over again.
One thing is for sure, we are on this planet together and we have a lot to thank her for, every nourishing meal we eat, every breath we take, every bit of warmth or frost magic we receive.
Our intention for this month's ritual, is all about gifting and giving back to the earth for this Winter Solstice. Being in service to the earth and cultivating gratitude for everything that we have received.
You can do this ritual inside, as it’s cold out there! You can do this by your altar or wherever you feel comfortable.
Brew a delicious cup of cacao, while you prepare your cacao invite in your memories and moments relating to each of the elements; earth, air, fire, & water.
Maybe a beautiful candle you lit, a fire you sang by, sunbathing on the beach, a sea breeze or a windy walk, a rainy day, a pond gazing moment, a moment planting or laying in the grass. Or perhaps a memory that holds all of the elements strongly for you.
As you pour your cacao in your mug, try and stay present with all of the elements within that very moment. The earth growing it, the heat preparing it, its viscosity when being poured , its steam orthe wonderful aroma of caca etc, and connect these with the places you remembered.
As you drink your cacao, use your breath to connect with each of the memories, and give thanks to the earth for them.
Allowing any other emotions that might be attached to them to be felt and acknowledged within you. Give thanks for the experiences, to the elements that stayed strongly present with you and how that memory brought you back into the now.
Once you have finished your cup, give thanks to all above, below and beyond us.
Take a deep breath and with the next exhalation imagine that gratefulness spreading from your heart all around the earth, stroking the mountains and valleys, mixing with the winds and waters, and sparkling in all the fires, hobs and volcanoes.
This gratitude ritual can be done on any day and at any time you feel called to give thanks to the earth.
A blessed Winter Solstice to all.
