Honoring the Seasonal Soul of Winter by Kimberly Moore

Welcome Winter!

The first of December is actually the start of meteorological Winter, but in many Northern areas hard frosts and snow begin much earlier. In ancient times, when the agricultural calendar was the focus, our Ancestors knew that Winter Solstice signified the halfway point of Winter. There was comfort that half of the hardest, coldest months were behind them and the thaw was eventually coming. They could measure their stores and gather the hope of survival close.

For the modern advent of the Winter season, the holidays are upon us with all the blessings and stresses that may entail. After an “isolated” holiday season last year due to the pandemic, this year brings an anticipation for many of reconnecting safely with loved ones and undertaking travel. The pandemic certainly still looms and has brought hope and tragedy in equal measure. Fierce Compassion has truly become a calling as we approach almost two years of crisis. We gather patience, strength, and love close to us and our loved ones to make it through the Winter.

In too many cases, there are no winter stores for some families. In the approach to Winter Solstice, we are experiencing the deepest, darkest part of the year and this year may feel darker than ever before for many. We are being called upon to embody Goddess in support of our communities with any extras we may have. Our blessings take on a new light as we extend a bit of extra support or time to those who are experiencing loss, challenging circumstances, and hunger. Prayers are important too – support the light in every way that you can!

Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. Astronomically, the Sun becomes stationary and then slowly begins to move in an upward motion in the sky to culminate at the Summer Solstice. From the depths of the belly of Goddess, it is time for us to tend our light and to plant our seeds of luminous hope for the coming year. Surround yourself physically and virtually with those who support and nourish your sacred intentions. Winter Solstice occurs on December 21, 2021.

Juno Lucina, Neith, and Guadalupe offer their light as we travel through the inner planes. Winter Solstice is also the time of year to honor the Mothers that birthed the Sun/Son – Mother Mary (Jesus-Yeshua), Isis (Horus), Frigga (Balder). Each of these Mothers brought their sons into the world to be the symbol of Light across continents. What is the light that you wish to birth into being?

Winter is also the Time of the Crones and Wisdom Women. They circle the hearth fires, poke the coals, and sustain us in the darkest nights. Singing our souls home, they guide us through the sifting and sorting of the inner journeywork that began in Autumn. We are halfway to our own wisdom and the Grandmothers give us permission to rest (even for a moment) into their comforting embrace. Call upon An Cailleach, Spider Woman, Baba Yaga, the Norns, the Fates, and Nicnevin and see what stories light up your soul.

The Goddesses that live on the snowy tundras are standing vigil and ready for the sacrifices of the past year. What do you need to shed and leave to the harsh energies of the tundra? This might be a really large list from the past year! Take this opportunity to assess and make way for more light in your life, in your being for the coming year. Some of these Goddesses come with the mandate that you must transform or you will not survive the winter of your soul. Ask for assistance from Freya, Skadi, Berchta, and Mother Holle.

The Altars are very busy here at MotherHouse. Each morning I chant and pray and send out blessings and energy for our Community and beyond. For those who suffering and feeling alone, for those who are grieving a loss in the past year, for all of you, please know that the Goddesses are gathered, the candles are lit, and my chants and prayers are being offered for all of you every single day.

Blessings on your season and I hope to see you all in Community!

xo Kimberly
Founder and Priestess
MotherHouse of theGoddess
Mystery School of the Goddess

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