Light a Candle Ritual For Winter Solstice

Happy Winter Solstice!

Today is a sacred day. It’s our darkest day, when we have the fewest daylight hours, and it begins our celebration to more and more light each day!

I love sitting in darkness by candlelight because it’s in darkness that we can most see and appreciate light — including our own. The contrast is what creates the magic, which is true in our lives as well.

Here is a candle ritual for you to partake in tonight:

Gather as many candles as you have (don’t worry, they don’t need to match) and prepare to light up your world!

As soon as the sun sets today, begin lighting them throughout your home.

Before you do, give meaning to each candle including for:

SPECIAL PEOPLE

Light a candle for special people, including family, friends, clients and mentors. Light candles for loved ones now passed, since their light still lives in you.

Also light a candle for anyone who has taught you valuable lessons this past year – even difficult ones – because those moments have strengthened and expanded you to be a wiser and more compassionate being.

DIFFICULT SITUATIONS

Light a candle for difficult situations in your life, including any loss you feel. Acknowledge your feelings without trying to change them or the situation. Just be present to “what is”.

QUALITIES

Light candles for 5 qualities you want to bring into your home and life. Peace. Joy. Abundance. Love. Expansion. Stillness. Empowerment. Radiance. Wellness. Sparkle!  (I could go on and on. Choose what speaks to you.)

I love this simple song that captures beautiful qualities to invite in.

DREAMS

Light a candle for dreams or goals you have for the New Year. Spend time at each lit candle leaning into the feeling of this dream or goal becoming real. Embody it completely and give thanks for the energy already forming underneath your feet.

Leave no area of your life in darkness. Invite your family to participate too. By the time you light candles for all of the above, your home will be filled with magical energy!

Your Affirmation: I embody the light and let it illuminate all parts of me.

Wishing you a beautiful day and sparkling holiday season doing whatever makes your heart happy.

Merry Christmas!

Love & abundance,
Paula

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Paula Onysko is a money & business coach with 20 years of experience as a successful multi six-figure entrepreneur. Combining her corporate business background with coaching and communications expertise, Paula helps soulful entrepreneurs create more income with ease, flow and fun. She guides them to expand their money mindset, create compelling offers, message their magic and sell the soulful way. Discover how she can help you.

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