Hawthorne's Blog – December 2018 Archive (3)

The Night is cold and Oh so long, for the lady has grown old and the god has long since died

But I learn there is reason for Hope, for there is newly born a child.

The Lord of the Sun has returned

Oh, Powers of Air, I seek the newborn child. Is he within your realm?

The powers of Air answer: Follow the Star to the Hidden cave

Oh Powers of Fire, I seek the newborn child. Is he within your realm?

The powers of Fire answer: Follow the…

This week let's celebrate the Dark of the Year.

We all know it's rediculous to be afraid of the Dark, but cultural associations with Darkness remain strong, and it seems almost natural to be uncomfortable with this time of the year..

So, we'll talk about the gifts that this time of the year bring us - such as much needed rest! And much needed introspection as well.

And we'll take a look at the Dark Side of Your Moon. You know when the Dark of…

This week here on The Spiral Dance, we celebrate the Full Moons of Winter.

All the full moons have names, as you know. But during the Winter, the Dark time of the year the moon has an ever stronger effect on us.

Each of the Full Moons of December, January, February and March have different qualities. So we'll take a look at each moon's quality.

This year's December full moon is on Saturday, the 22nd, the day after Yule! It will be the longest…