cercle of light

no one listens

to the rustling wind

headphones

snowfall storm

a single maple leave

blown far away

early sunset

the streetlamp draws

a cercle of light

morgentau © dawndew

In the olden days, Winter Solstice was Christmas and New Year all rolled into one festival of lights. Gifts would be given, fires would be lit, celebrations would be had and New Year's Resolutions would be made, all as a part of that transition into the new solar year and the magic of the longest night which is Winter Solstice.

Any symbol set alight, strengthens the circle of light, right in front of us as our thoughts begin to flow more clearly, ideas and emotions begin to stream through our consciousness, the power builds up with every light added to the Circle. A sphere of tea candles symbolizes the festivities of light at the end of every passing year.

Lighting one candle to make a wish, say a prayer or cast a spell is a fine thing. Take the occasion to light one candle for each symbol, to reflect on what had been happening in the past year in our life, to express our gratitude for all the help we had, the gifts and surprises, as well to make decisions, goals, and wishes for the New Year.