47. Winter Magick & Yuletide

On this episode of the ‘cast, Shaun and Courtney are talking all about winter magick and the chilly pagan holiday of Yuletide! We’re diving deep into the origins of this ancient celebration, discussing the importance of the Winter Solstice to magickal practitioners, breaking down some longstanding customs and lore, and of course, talking fun activities and rituals to ring in the solar new year. Winter marks a point of dramatic natural shift on Earth, and this is simultaneously a time of balance and change. We’re welcoming that change and celebrating rebirth, taking time to slow down and draw in a new cycle. RESOURCES: Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden; The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; Celebrate the Earth by Laurie Cabot; Grimoire for the Green Witch by Ann Moura; "Krampus" from Encyclopedia Britannica