by Monika Carless | Dec 16, 2015 | Musings
This Winter Solstice on December 21st also marks the first day of Capricorn in the Zodiac Sky. In Latin, Solstice means “sun set still.” This is the time of great darkness, the longest night of the year, and also signifies the spiritual cradle into which the sun is...
by Monika Carless | Dec 13, 2015 | Musings
I’ve always been a real tree kind of gal. I swore I would never buy fake. The whole ritual of cutting down a holiday tree with our children was something I adored; from our excitement, to the smell of fresh fir, to the hot chocolate or cider served at the tree farm,...
by Monika Carless | Dec 20, 2013 | Musings, Uncategorized
The Winter Solstice is the time to gather evergreen boughs, pine cones, gifts from the hedgerow, such as berried branches. Light your candles and prepare a light supper; if you have a wood burning stove or fireplace, add some dried herbs, and cedar to the fire. Sup by...
