winter wonderland
As the earth in her orbit leans us away from the direct rays of the sun, the days grow colder, the weather shifts deeper into clouds and icy winds, and the influence of the power of night reaches its zenith. The nature of winter is dual; physically that of rest, the needed repose which provides the strength and foundation for the coming cycle of growth, but underneath this surface lays a deeper force. Winter, the actual solstice in particular, carries within itself the power of birth. If so inclined, we can harness the prevailing energies of this season in order to cultivate a solid base from which to build our momentum into the new year. We can also nurture that to which we are deeply connected: family, pets, friends, home, et cetera, so that all is sustained through the potentially harsh environment this season can bring.