We’ve reached the final day of dreaming, a moment to reflect on the wishes you’ve released and the one you’ve chosen to keep. By now, you should have burned your 12th wish, sending it into the universe with faith and gratitude, trusting it is already yours. What remains is the thirteenth wish. This one stays… Continue reading Day 12/12
Day eleven of the 12 Days of Dreaming. As we approach the end of this cycle of intentional dreaming, wish-making, and quiet devotion, I’m noticing a particular kind of tiredness. Not burnout. Not depletion. More like the feeling after a long hike or a creative stretch that asked something real of me. There’s hope here. And… Continue reading Day 11/12
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
