Embracing darkness/Cultivating Light (Solstice Playlist)

Embracing Darkness ~ Cultivating Light

*Solstice & Beyond*

 

Fire Medicine
Fire Medicine

For many years I fought the dark..from monsters in the closet to internal gremlins. My winter survival toolkit always focused on how to bring sunshine and light to the short days & long nights of winter. Until I deliciously awakened to the magic of the dark and the deep nourishment residing there. As Solstice beckons, just around the corner, we will celebrate the lengthening of days. Yet those of us who live in the northern hemisphere know that while the days begin to lengthen we have many months of winter ahead of us. Can we squish our toes in the juicy darkness while anchoring ourselves to the light within? As Solstice approaches I invite you to push your edges of how you experience the dark. I’m going to let you in on some of my favorite ways!! We’ll dive deep into this on December 19th in my Solstice Circle with Mind Oasis. These zoom circles are a special space to drop into the rich history of each Earth holiday, mediate together, learn kitchen medicine, explore tarot & blend a tea (while learning about the medicinal properties of every herb that goes in to the magical blend). Sunday’s class is the last one for 2021. Join here!

Herbalism Around the Wheel of the Year

The light will return, and meanwhile, we can have fun with the dark:

  • playing with plant allies
  • tarot cards
  • dreamwork
  • moon milk (join our Solstice circle to learn my recipe & the health benefits)
  • journaling
  • listening to and making music I made you a Solstice playlist. Make yourself a cup of your favorite tea or libation & let the grooves serenade your beautiful soul!

Lots of LOVE to YOU from the Winter Garden!!

the winter garden
Winter Garden Stillness
Posted in

Ashley Sapir Lathrop

I am an herbalist, health coach, educator and writer.

Join the Seasonal Newsletter

Join the seasonal newsletter to get recipes, insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox on each of the holidays that mark the  wheel of the year. You'll receive ritual practices to deepen your connection to nature and the energetics of each season as well as functional lifestyle tips for empowered health.