winter solstice 2010 ceremony

Winter Solstice Ceremony 2010by Elizabeth Phaire, Life-Cycle® CelebrantMusic: “The Feeling Begins..” by Peter Gabriel : 

Winter Solstice Ceremony 2010by Elizabeth Phaire, Life-Cycle® CelebrantMusic: “The Feeling Begins..” by Peter Gabriel Celebrating the fertile womb of the universe…

What is Winter Solstice? : 

What is Winter Solstice? - The longest night of the year, which reaches an extreme point then transitions to day. The moment between is a time of maximum creative potential and power. -On this night, we have greater access to the universal womb, a place of rich possibility where all creation arises from. -We can intentionally plant our vision in the fertile dark, so that it may gestate, germinate and come to fruition -This year’s winter solstice converges with a blue moon; and a lunar eclipse which rarely happens at the same time. The last was 672 years ago. Both amplify the power of the solstice, accelerating and energizing our potential for change.

To Know the Darkby Wendell Berry : 

To Know the Darkby Wendell Berry To go in the dark with a light is to know the light, To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight, and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings, and is traveled by dark feet and dark wings.

Exercise# 1:Write in your journal a list of the things that you completed this year. : 

Exercise# 1:Write in your journal a list of the things that you completed this year.

Exercise# 2:Write in your journal a list of the things that you are still working on and will continue in the new year. : 

Exercise# 2:Write in your journal a list of the things that you are still working on and will continue in the new year.

Exercise #3 Write a list of the things that you want to start in the new year.This is your vision. : 

Exercise #3 Write a list of the things that you want to start in the new year.This is your vision.

Solstice Meditation-Part 1 : 

Solstice Meditation-Part 1 Close your eyes, feel your feet on the ground. Grow tree roots out of the bottom of your feet into the ground. Imagine a being or object that makes you feel unconditional love. Feel that warm, loving energy spread from your heart through your entire body. Think back on your accomplishments of the year and feel a sense of satisfaction. Feel the power of your ability to manifest and accomplish. Think of the things that you will continue to work on in the new year and feel satisfaction in your continual process of life. Bring your attention back to your heart.

Solstice Meditation-Part 2 : 

Solstice Meditation-Part 2 Imagine that you are a bear, walking through a winter forest. Feel your paws sink into the snowy ground, your muscles move as you walk, fur bristling in the brisk air. You enter a dark cave, which is a portal to the universal womb. This space feels safe, nurturing and filled with alive, humming energy. Sit in stillness here. Bring to mind your vision for 2011. Plant your vision in the cave. Nearby is a celestial watering can, pour water on the spot where you planted your vision. Thank this place of possibility, and thank all that is to come. Now exit the cave and enter the forest. You are in human form once again. Bring your attention back to your heart.

Jewish Blessing : 

Jewish Blessing In every birth, blessed is the wonder. In every creation, blessed is the new beginning. In every child, blessed is life. In every hope, blessed is the potential. In every transition, blessed is the beginning. In every existence, blessed are the possibilities. In every love, blessed are the tears. In every life, blessed is the love.

Candle Lighting CeremonyPlease light your candle : 

Candle Lighting CeremonyPlease light your candle May the visions that we planted be blessed. May the increasing light warm and infuse them with love. May they sprout and blossom magnificently in the coming year.