Erin Bruce
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This week we reach the midpoint of winter, marked by the cross-quarter day of Imbolc. Traditionally, Imbolc begins at sundown on February 1st & continues through February 2nd. Imbolc is an ancient Celtic holiday celebrating the very first stirrings of new life–the earliest breaths of spring. Even though there may still be snow on the ground where you are, even if it’s freezing cold outside,…
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This week we reach the midpoint of winter, marked by the cross-quarter day of Imbolc. Traditionally, Imbolc begins at sundown on February 1st & continues through February 2nd. Imbolc is an ancient Celtic holiday celebrating the very first stirrings of new life–the earliest breaths of spring. Even though there may still be snow on the ground where you are, even if it’s freezing cold outside,…
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Late-winter is a time of Initiations. It’s a time of being tested, a time of facing challenges. In order to begin something new you have to change. Before you can grow into something new, you have to leave behind what is safe & comfortable This time at late-winter is a time of personal & spiritual initiations. Right now (in the northern hemisphere) we are beginning to…
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How does THis January’s new Moon support your personal growth? This January New Moon carries us into a resting & cleansing time in the wheel of the year. This is a very gentle time of preparation for the year to come. Right now we’re doing a final clearing out; clearing the last remains of all those things we really want to leave behind with…
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The Winter Solstice is a powerful seasonal threshold — the darkest day of the year, and the sacred turning point when the light begins to return. Celebrated in many cultures around the world, the solstice marks the moment when the Sun reaches its lowest point in the sky, resulting in the longest night and shortest day. Spiritually, it is a time of deep reflection,…
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Manifest Your Dreams with This Simple Winter Solstice Ritual This ritual, perfect during the Winter Solstice, is intended to open you up to the positive energy & countless possibilities available at the beginning of a brand new year. Leave behind negativity–anything that’s holding you back–leave it behind with the old year, and make your new year dreams come true… I love these rituals because…
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A kid-friendly and family-friendly Winter solstice activity Celebrate the Winter Solstice with your children by performing this simple Yule activity with your whole Family. Make sure to also check out this winter solstice ritual too! WINTER SOLSTICE FAMILY WALK activity If you’re able, I encourage you to take a family walk before this activity. Collect ‘Signs of Winter’–any branches, berries, pinecones, etc.…
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We are entering the Feminine side of the Wheel of the Year; the season of Yin energy. Yin/Feminine energy is restful. Its receiving instead of doing. It’s letting go & being in the moment. It’s being still. It’s being open. It’s opening your heart & opening your mind so you can receive your forthcoming gifts from the Universe. This is the time of year when we receive new…
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How are you feeling right now? How’s your energy? How’s your spirit? If you’re feeling low energy, off balance, overwhelmed, or out-of-sorts, you’re definitely not alone. We are approaching the change of seasons & that often makes the energy feel quite heavy. This time at the end of winter is also a time of big changes & transitions which can add to all the funky…
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This month’s New Moon is a moon of mystery. The season is almost ready to change but we’re still in this mysterious “in-between” time. Winter’s not quite over but you can feel spring’s beginning. This is a time of excitement. Spring is on the horizon. This coming season holds so much promise & you can feel its new beginnings tugging at your spirits. We’re…