Longest Night: Winter Solstice on December 21, 2015
The winter solstice is not merely another astrological event. This night is filled with powerful force and energetic qualities. By learning to apply this knowledge, one can attract prosperity and happiness into life.
On December 21, 2015, we will experience the shortest day and the longest night of the year. This phenomenon is astronomically linked to the Sun’s trajectory and is considered one of the year’s most significant events, alongside the summer solstice and equinoxes.
However, in the times of our ancestors, astrology was not as highly developed, and thus this day was associated with pagan gods and sacrifices. As an offering, a ritual bonfire made with special wood was typically used. The oak was regarded as the tree of the Cosmos and a symbol of the Sun’s rebirth. Before lighting the fire, symbols and signs related to the coming period of new beginnings were carved into the logs. Living trees were decorated with bread products and their roots warmed with sweet drinks. In this way, people sought to appease the gods and hoped for a bountiful harvest in the coming year.
With the arrival of Christianity, this day was incorporated into the celebration of Christmas and New Year festivities. This time also marked the beginning of caroling and large celebrations. In addition, young women practiced divination about the future. Since the upcoming night was the longest of the year, all predictions were believed to be more accurate.
Love divination on the night of the winter solstice
Before going to sleep, take several small pieces of paper and write one male name you like most on each. If you have specific candidates in mind, be sure to include them, but you may also write names that simply appeal to you. Then thoroughly mix the papers and place them under your pillow before going to bed. Next, whisper the following words: “Whoever will love me, appear in my dream. Beloved, come to me in sleep. I am always waiting for you, I will treat you with pastries.”
In the morning, before getting out of bed, randomly select one of the papers. The name on the chosen slip will be the one with whom your fate is connected in the coming year. It is very important in this divination to fulfill what you promised. When this person appears at your doorstep, be sure to offer them any baked good. Otherwise, they will not stay with you for long. This condition is linked to the ancient ritual of giving a gift to a beloved.
During the longest night, you can not only practice divination but also engage in spiritual practices, meditation, wish-making, and developing your magical abilities. To enhance the energy and accelerate the results of rituals, many turn to stones and metals for assistance. A talisman in the form of a ring or pendant made with a stone, charged with moonlight during this night, will be far more effective and powerful than those activated at other times.
The months of December and January include many holidays and are considered the most potent in terms of energy. It is precisely during this time that one can release everything old and open up to new events. Trust the Universe, bring goodness into the world, believe in your dreams
