Winter Solstice at Dreamshire Henge — Be all blessed!

Visitor Group Friends of Dreamshire
Teleport Procession to Dreamshire Henge
Priestess Julu
Priestess Jessie
Wizard of Tunes Crim

Winter solstice was celebrated in Dreamshire on December 19, 2020. Crim being the wizard of tunes delighted the colorful congregation with spiritual, contemplative & joyful music.

But before & above all, we reflected on the spiritual meaning of this sacred moment of the year. I did not dare to film the intimate opening ceremony in its entirety. But the priestesses allow me to publish their invocation here. Take their blessings!

Priestess Julu:

I light this fire in your honour
Mother Goddess.

You have created
life from death, warmth from cold.

Since the beginning of time,
we have gathered in this season
to celebrate the rebirth of the Sun.

On the Winter Solstice,
the darkest of nights,
the Goddess becomes the Great Mother
and once again gives birth to the Sun
and the new yearly cycle,
bringing new light and hope
to all on Earth.

Priestess Jessie:

On the longest night of winter,
and the dark night of our souls,

there springs the new spark of hope,

the Sacred Fire,
the Light of the World.

We gather tonight to await the new light.

On this night, the Maiden,
who is also Mother and Crone,
prepares to welcome the Sun.

Let's now prepare
to welcome the new light within.

Priestess Juu:

I take the sprig of mistletoe,
cut that day in the sacred grove,
and places it on the fire

raising her arms to invoke blessing
The Sun lives once again, the time of light is waxing.
We invite you, Great Mother, to our circle.
Bring us new light, the light of your glorious Son.

turning to the people & opening wide her arms
Come, let us dance in celebration of the Light!

Closing:

As we celebrate this holidays time
with lights, songs, gifts, evergreens,
and other folkways
of our ancestors of many lands

let us remember the ancient and sacred spirit
of Winter Solstice - that of renewal, peace,
and interconnectedness.

As the days grow longer again
and we embrace Winter
and the new Calendar year

let us kindle within ourselves
a deeper awareness
of the Divine Circle of Nature
of which we are all part.

Let us celebrate our relationships
with our families, friends,
communities, cultures,
all of Nature, and the Divine.

May we be filled
with Joy, Love, and Harmony,
and this Spirit of Yuletide shine
within and around us
throughout the year,
as the Wheel of the Seasons
continues to turn.

Blessed Be!

Good Yule! Merry Solstice!