Winter Solstice & End of Year Reflection Guide
resources to support you in celebrating your past year of growth & transformation
“this year,
i completely unraveled
spitting out my insides
covered in grief
i have now come to befriend
the shame i once released
swallowed whole by my own shadows
i expose myself out into the wild
naked and raw,
a closed heart space now shines open
for the world to see
and away my spirit dances
to the music of the trees”
- Christine Marie, from Breaking Free
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Winter Solstice & End of this Solar Cycle
In winter everything lies dormant in the silent earth, it is a sacred time of rest and reflection before the awakening and the slow build toward brighter days.
The energy of winter is that of going within. It's the fruitful darkness and silence out of which our soul's yearnings and new inspirations can eventually emerge. As we consciously link our awareness with natures cycles, our understanding of our own personal growth cycles begin to deepen.
Before we begin to envision towards the brighter days, it is important to recognize and reflect on the previous year and the all the growth, transformation, and challenges we have overcome.
*Note that the potency of this cycle of reflection is between December 21 -January 1st and you can work through these prompts at any time.
Below, I have gathered a multitude of resources to support you:
Twenty-ish of my favorite writing prompts ✍️
Winter Solstice playlist to guide you through your writing practice 🤍
A Solstice Tarot Spread 🔮
A recorded guided meditation from my sold out Winter Solstice Healing Circle ❄️
BONUS: PLUS a SPECIAL announcement! ✨
Look at what I made… just for you!
Reflective Journaling Prompts
What was your greatest moment of surrender?
What was the biggest lesson you learned and how will it help you moving forward?