Winter Solstice

Dec
19
A man with a long white beard and loose robes rises up from a steaming bowl labeled witih the word "Wassail." He wears and bears holly.

Winter Solstice + New Moon: Wassailing as ecstatic song

It's Friday, and the winter solstice looms this weekend — O sweet and snow-laden Jól, depth of darkness, the
13 min read
Dec
20
A lit, round beeswax candle carved with floral-ish motifs. It sits on a white plate with a few decorative pinecones nearby.

Winter Solstice + Full Moon: Yuletides of yore, and those yet to come

9 min read
Dec
22
Dark green, spiky European holly leaves, with their red berry clusters.

Winter Solstice + First Quarter: Holly, ivy

Hello. It's Friday, and I've come back to another post for what I call Jól, the
9 min read
Dec
23
Lévi's illustration of the satanic deity Baphomet.

Winter Solstice + New Moon: The night of the goat

It's Friday. Hello. Depending on where you live, I hope you're able to stay warm and
21 min read