Yule
(June 21st)
This is the time of longest night & shortest day for the year.
The time of the Sun Gods birth & for some Witches & Pagans it is considered the new year.
This festival is over 10,000 years old in some cultures & is the time when the Sun starts to stay longer in the sky with the warmth of spring & summer just on the horizon.
This is the time the Goddess gives birth to the Sun God, when the lands begin their renewal & emergence from the sleep of winter.
Holly is often used during this festival as is colour gold/yellow.
Holly is the king that has been the guardian of the land, which he now must yield to the new born God (known as the Oak King).
The time of the Sun Gods birth & for some Witches & Pagans it is considered the new year.
This festival is over 10,000 years old in some cultures & is the time when the Sun starts to stay longer in the sky with the warmth of spring & summer just on the horizon.
This is the time the Goddess gives birth to the Sun God, when the lands begin their renewal & emergence from the sleep of winter.
Holly is often used during this festival as is colour gold/yellow.
Holly is the king that has been the guardian of the land, which he now must yield to the new born God (known as the Oak King).
The Yule Altar
Incense
Mix all dried plant parts together and burn small amounts on coal tablets. Be warned that plant material smells very different when burnt and is sometimes not as pleasant as you might expect. If you don't want to burn them place them in a small wooden bowl and use as an altar or table decoration. |
Family Activites
Essential Oils Always use true essential oils and essential oil mixes when working with energies as these carry the right vibration for the purpose. Fragrant oils won't work as well & can be very harsh.
To make a simple Yule mix put two drops each of the following in 10ml of carrier oil (Jojoba, grapeseed, olive oil) then shake well.
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Ritual
Tools & Items You Need
When You Are Ready to Begin The following steps are only a short version of the festival, it is the way our household celebrates Yule, there are many more formal & longer versions of rituals that can be performed for this festival. Check out the Helpful Links for books that might be helpful
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Steps
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