Seasonal Musings - Winter Solstice Edition
Hello creative alchemists,
Welcome to the longest night of the year. The Winter Solstice is here, a sacred turning point on the Wheel of the Year, a threshold between shadow and light, endings and beginnings.
There’s a stillness in the air that feels different. Ancient. This is a time when the earth whispers its old stories and invites us to rest, reflect, and root into the quiet before the slow return of the sun.
So, grab a cuppa, or perhaps a cheeky mulled wine and let’s sink into the solstice magic together.
A Brief History of Yule & the Longest Night
Before Christmas, there was Yule.
Yule is an ancient midwinter festival….
Crossing the Threshold: Art, Magic & the New Moon in Gemini
As the nights draw longer and the wind hums her secrets through the trees, I find myself slipping gently into the space between. The season invites stillness, reflection, and retreat, so I’m heeding her call. This winter, my studio will be a cauldron of words, warmed by endless cups of tea, witchy tunes on repeat, and bowls of soup stirred with intention. The paintbrushes are resting. The clay sleeps. But something deeper is waking in the pages….