We are drawing near the end of the 12 Days of Dreaming. Today is Day Ten. The tenth day of Yule marks a pivotal moment across cultures: the rebirth of the sun after the longest night. A reminder that even in the deepest darkness, light does return. Not abruptly, not dramatically, but inevitably. Nature does… Continue reading Day 10/12
And now we are on the ninth day of the 12 Days of Dreaming. Day nine belongs to Odin. Not only the god of war and death, but the god of wisdom, poetry, magic, and relentless seeking. Odin is not comfortable knowledge. He is earned knowledge. He gives up his eye to drink from the… Continue reading Day 9/12
It is the eighth day of the 12 Days of Dreaming. In Norse traditions this day honors Skadi and Ullr, the gods of winter, skill, precision, and survival. Hunting was a vital necessity, providing food for the table, yet life was not solely about survival. The Norse made room for joy, storytelling, games, weaving, and… Continue reading Day 8/12
It is day 7 of the 12 Days of Dreaming. Today arrives with steadiness. This day is traditionally associated with Thor. Not just Thor the god of thunder, but the guardian. The one who stands watch. The one who shows up again and again, not for glory, but because protection is a form of love.… Continue reading Day 7/12
Today is the midpoint of the 12 Days of Dreaming. The sixth day of Yule traditionally known as the Feast of Eir is devoted to healing, grace, and mercy. It reminds us to tend to wellness of ourselves and those we love, and to honor nourishment as both care and responsibility. Discipline here is not… Continue reading Day 6/12
Today marks the fifth day of the 12 Days of Dreaming. This is a day that turns our attention toward community, reciprocity, and the quiet responsibilities we hold toward one another. In older traditions, this day was devoted to hospitality; not as politeness, but as survival. To offer food, warmth, and welcome was to acknowledge our shared… Continue reading Day 5/12
Today marks the fourth day of the 12 Days of Dreaming. This is a day held across cultures with reverence, warmth, and remembrance. In Norse and Heathen traditions, this day is associated with the Deer Mother, a symbol of quiet guidance and sustenance through the deepest part of winter. She represents what nourishes us when resources… Continue reading Day 4/12
Today marks the third day of the 12 Days of Dreaming. In Norse and Heathen traditions, this day is often dedicated to Máni, the god of the moon, and the virtue of courage. Máni does not blaze like the sun. He reflects. He illuminates what is already there. He illuminates the edges, paths, and quiet truths, guiding… Continue reading Day 3/12
Today is the second day of the 12 Days of Dreaming. This is a threshold period that is thin, luminous, and alive with symbolism. The dreams that arrive during these nights are said to speak in the language of the soul, offering intuitive messages about the year ahead. Each night corresponds with a month yet… Continue reading Day 2/12
Today is the Winter Solstice and the first day of the 12 Days of Dreaming. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year and, as such, the longest night. During this time, the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky and is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn, marking the first… Continue reading Day 1/12
