The winter solstice has been a special day since ancient times. It is believed that when the Sun is as low as possible relative to the horizon, magical things happen on Earth.
Winter Solstice 2021: When Will It Happen?
The winter solstice marks the day with the shortest daylight hours and the longest night in the entire year. In 2021, this will happen on December 21 at 17.58 in Ukraine. It is at this time that the astronomical winter begins and the beginning of a new cycle. A new Sun is born, it is from this day that the star begins to grow - the day becomes longer, and the night is shorter.
The winter solstice marks the day with the shortest daylight hours and the longest night / istockphoto.com
Spruce - from an evil spirit, a pig - for a better life
It was believed that on the day of the winter solstice, evil spirits fly to Earth. She needs to get drunk human alive energy, and to prevent this, our ancestors decorated the house with fir branches. The pungent smell of pine needles frightened away uninvited guests.
Towards evening, people went to the center of the village and city and kindled a huge bonfire. The rituals around the flames helped in some way to give birth to a new sun. The ancient Slavs called the new Sun Kolyada, and celebrated this day on a special scale. Songs, dances, treats on a grand scale. That is, so as to butter up the divine luminary.
Flame rituals in some way helped to give birth to a new Sun / istockphoto.com
The holiday of the winter solstice was celebrated all over the world. For example, in Greece - this is the birth of Dionysus, in Germany - the holiday of Yule, in Scotland - the Solstice. The Chinese, from a mere mortal to an emperor, rested on this day, and the ancient Romans sacrificed a pig.
Rites and traditions
The special magic of the day, according to the beliefs of our ancestors, allowed us to use it for our own purposes. For example, some rituals can help fulfill a desire or cleanse from negativity.
1. Execution of the cherished
Write on paper your desires. Roll the paper into a tube and light it on one side. While it is on, think about what you wrote. Provide in detail your dream and how you will feel when it comes true. When the paper burns out, collect the ashes and throw them away in strong winds.
2. Healing bath
Take a bath and lie down in it. Relax, close your eyes and imagine how your negative energy, all bad events, frustrations and sorrows, gathered in a large ball that fits in your hand. Clench them in a fist and throw them out sharply. When the soul becomes lighter, and warmth spreads through the body, drain the water, imagining how all the bad things go away.
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