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The falling snow muffles all sounds in the long cold nights of December. Millions of little crystals reflecting the shimmering moonlight as the earth sleeps in her winter blanket. The darkness and silence lend themselves well to introspection, seeking to bring forth our inner light to fire up the yule log and welcome the transition to the light half of the year, the holy days, and a brand new year.The last moon phase of the year is the Long Nights Moon in December, also called the Cold Moon or Big Winter Moon, depending on where you live. As the days get shorter and Yule approaches with the longest night of the year, we force ourselves to get through the darkness, because eventually we will see the sunlight and warmth again. Think about the things in your life that you've had to endure. Sometimes, a part of us must die in order to be reborn. Now is the perfect time for spiritual alchemy -- time to evaluate your life, and know that you'll survive the dark times. Get rid of that excess baggage you've been toting around.
If you've already put the darkness behind you, take your good fortune and share it with others. When it's cold outside, open your heart and home to friends and family. Reach out to people who might be suffering from the chill of winter, either spiritually or physically.
It is with great joy that I declare this coming Saturday December 6th a SHE day. In keeping with the tone of the season, the medicine of choice will be tryptamines. May we use this time of stillness and reflection to look within and bring forth that light which shines eternal in us.
A'ho