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Winter Solstice (Yule)- December 21, 2022

Winter Solstice (Yule)- December 21, 2022

The Winter Solstice occurs during the hemisphere’s winter. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the December solstice (usually December 21st or 22nd) and in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the June solstice (usually June 20th or 21st). Although the winter solstice itself lasts only a moment, the term sometimes refers to the day on which it occurs.  Other names are the “extreme of winter” (Dongzhi), or the “shortest day”.  The solstice may have been a special moment of the annual cycle for some cultures even during Neolithic times.  Astronomical events were often used to guide activities, such as the mating...

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Winter Solstice- December 21, 2021

Winter Solstice- December 21, 2021

The Winter Solstice occurs during the hemisphere’s winter. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the December solstice (usually December 21st or 22nd) and in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the June solstice (usually June 20th or 21st). Although the winter solstice itself lasts only a moment, the term sometimes refers to the day on which it occurs.  Other names are the “extreme of winter” (Dongzhi), or the “shortest day”.  The solstice may have been a special moment of the annual cycle for some cultures even during Neolithic times.  Astronomical events were often used to guide activities, such as the mating...

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Winter Solstice- December 21, 2020

Winter Solstice- December 21, 2020

The Winter Solstice celebrates the longest hours of darkness or the rebirth of the Sun. It is believed to hold a powerfully spiritual energy for regeneration, renewal, insight, and self-awareness. According to alokananad.com, “The Spiritual and energetic significance of the Winter Solstice is multi-layered, but the most direct relevance is that it symbolizes the birth of the Sun.” This can also be seen as a representation of the birth of Christ.  The Winter Solstice Astrologically The Winter Solstice falls on the Sagittarius-Capricorn cusp. This has been known as the cusp of Prophecy. The planets Jupiter and Saturn play a pivotal...

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