Sustaining the Eternal Flame for a Prosperous Winter
The romance of longer nights and fallen temperatures arises as the flames of Sagittarius ignite. While winter often gets a bad rap, there is something to be said about our inner vessels set ablaze through outward expansion and inner exploration. It is the turn of the seasons, and as motions can create a busy front, this chapter is all about how you tend to the internal fires. What drives your soul? How are you showing up for it? What are you doing to ensure the flame continues to burn long into the bleak of winter? Snuggle up with your tea or cacao and explore how you’ll approach the start of the extremities of winter’s charm.
The focus is to stay rooted in your vision while equally granting yourself permission to indulge in the luxuries and festivities around you. You might just find they go hand in hand—whether through emotional fulfillment or networking opportunities. From here on out, it is only going to get darker, and this is your soul's time to shine.
Follow your heart and execute strategically.
Last week’s full moon in Gemini gave us a warrior-led taste in letting go of anything left unsaid in relationships with others, self, or Spirit. In the coming weeks, we all get to charge full force, filling our cups as we greet the new moon. There is a story told between each astrological sign, and this month seals the era of everything you have been able to experience and grow through over the year. Where Scorpio season had us swim to the depths of the watery subconscious, Sagittarius season bubbles us to the surface, lighting newfound desires into motion. What are you burning for this month? On the contrary, what are you zapping away as a prayer to feed the feast brewing inside? How will you preserve this longevity?
Known as the Archer, Sagittarius's energy is both expansive and precise. If left unchecked, this energy can be scattered and roam all over the place—ultimately resulting in a missed target. Think of the wide-eyed apprentice who quickly becomes burdened with every book and course under the sun. This can quickly escalate to biting off more than one can chew only to throw in the towel prematurely.
However, through devotion, Sagittarius can stampede with full force bringing everything to the center. It is up to you to make the most of your adventure, luck, and expansive energy. Perhaps this might be the perfect time to reflect on any intentions you set at the beginning of the year. What have you already accomplished? Are there any loose ends needing your attention? Better yet, is there anything you can put aside so you can focus on what begs your energy in this present moment?
In reconnecting with foundational desires, your expansion gets rooted in everlasting growth. Prioritization can take many faces depending on your personal aesthetics. Whether you opt for a bullet journal to keep you on track or move with a rhythmic flow, devotion becomes the recipe. You already have all you need to ensure your aim does not just land on the prize, but that the journey to victory is worth every delicious step.
Remember, you can not rush a flower to bloom just as you cannot rush the spark of a flame. Commit to the practices that feed you. Move with grace and an unshakeable certainty. This is the first step toward cultivating the eternal fuel to carry you through the darkest nights. The nearing solstice brings forth a potent opportunity to connect with themes of life hidden in crevices we may not always be consciously aware of.
12 Candles - Winter Solstice Ritual
As the nights fall heavier and the physical world darkens, the entryway to inner guidance and light stretches the fabrics of the time. The longest night of the year swiftly approaches and December 21st marks the shift of the axis marking winter in the northern hemisphere and summer beneath the equator. There are many ways to honor this transition, and if getting to bed early feels right for you, drift off into the dream world to awaken with refreshed clarity. For those feeling called to move through the night in waking consciousness, consider this candle ritual to etch your intentions for the season ahead.
This is a special ritual the solstice mimicks somewhat of a harmonic birthday celebration. It is only fitting to light a few matches as you make our wishes come true.
Honor the solstice by creating a sacred space in your home. If you have an altar, present an offering of your choice. Take some time to ground into your body and begin the lighting of 12 candles, one by one, for each month. As you light each candle, offer your voice in gratitude to each month. Bring the entirety of 2022 to this ritual as sustenance to laying lessons to rest and igniting new blessings ahead.
Once you have completed the lighting of each candle, you can sit in meditation, slowly growing your gaze from the first candle to the last. Focus on each flame as you contemplate how your inner fire relates to the world you are creating. When you feel complete, speak your wish out loud as you blow the candles out. Stay here as you watch the silk-like smoke rise to the heavens. Trust that your efforts will rain back down on you.
If you’re feeling guided to work within the astral realms, pair this ritual with the powerful properties of our Ruby Zoisite bracelet to aid in inter-dimensional travels while staying rooted. Zoisiste is a great stone for the winter as it helps with generating warmth and nourishing the cardiovascular system. The ruby elements work will in this bracelet to keep you centered on your passions and pursuits.
Fire Meets Earth
The trees take on barren silhouettes as the ground surrenders to the frost. There is something special on the horizon and for those willing to see beyond divisive narratives and power plays, a new way of connecting interweaves the global web. In this process, you’ll have countless opportunities to peer inside the heart and mind. Trust your inner fire to guide you because Capricorn season is a few weeks away.
On December 22nd, adventurous Sagittarius shifts into the constrictive and hardworking Capricorn. This astrological change in seasons will test the efforts made during the jovial spurt of Sagittarius. How did you make the most of all the Jupiter-induced luck and expansion? Did you throw your energy everywhere? Or did you strategically expand into the pleasures of sustenance? Capricorn reels you in to shoot straight through the target. We will dive more into this in the next blog. For now, set your foundations for an insightful solstice with a strengthened foundation to hone in on your sights. Join the Soulshine community in warm gatherings this month to connect with like-hearted individuals, share healing and pick out a special gift for your loved ones.
