the wonder in the dark

We are approaching the darkest time of the year, the time of Bear medicine, and the Hermit card in the tarot. Winter is the seat of the Divine Feminine, the portion of the calendar when we focus on being, not doing; looking inward rather than out; restoring rather than cultivating.

And yet, in our Western culture these December weeks can often usher in a time of revelry and busy-ness. We socialize, shop, tie up loose ends at work and travel to see our distant family and friends. It can be, if we aren’t careful, a time that exhausts rather than replenishes.

Nature begs us to slow down.

We are veering toward the darkest day, the longest night. This time of year I feel a responsibility to remind folx that there is nothing to be frightened of in the dark. We associate darkness with monsters, negativity, sadness, loneliness and even shame. It may be those things, but it is also the time in which we rest and restore. It is when we dream, it is the seat of creation and the deepest self-knowledge.

I do not believe light is better or even more desirous.

We need both the light and the dark, you cannot have one without the other.

In the dark we gather around the fire quietly, we introspect and allow our minds and souls to wander while our bodies stay still. This month we will practice going deep within, honoring the turning of the season and the light and the dark.

A few notes!

quarterly Ritual:

In order to honor and make space for slowness this season, we’ll be holding our quarterly ritual on Saturday, January 7th from 10AM - 12 noon. More information and RSVP below!

Bewonderment Open HOuse

For those of you near the Twin Cities, we are hosting a Bewonderment Winter Solstice Open House on December 20, 2022. Come join us for a sip, a chat and create the ritual you want to dive into for the Winter Solstice. More details below.

With thanks and gratitude,

SRB