Hi Marisa, I have been practicing the 12 Sacred Nights since a child as in my mother country of Germany the tradition of the „Rauhnächte“ is still very much alive. However I too don’t agree with the Gregorian calendar association and creates a practice aligned with the old Germanic calendar and my personal practice of Celtic paganism. I’ve recently wrote about it as well as its association with the wild hunt by the German cailleach Holle/Percht - all connected of course as the Celts have journeyed through Europe before their arrival on the British isles. I live in the UK because I still feel the myth and magic stronger here but am astounded every time to find them still hidden in my German ancestral stories. I wish you a wondrous time!
Oh Laura, thank you so much for making the connection. I have had Sovereign on my reading list, and keep meaning to make that cup of tea and snuggle in on the couch and get to know you through your words, but I haven't been able to give myself that gift yet.
I love that your grew up with this tradition. I feel a bit of grief that I was only introduced to this idea a few years ago, but I am also full of joy to see so many different approached/calendrical variations cropping up. Clearly they've always been there if you know to look, but it also feels like one more way our spiritual wisdom and awareness is expanding.
Sending you many Solstice blessings, today and throughout all of the magical nights to come!
Hi Marisa, I wish I had read this post earlier. I admire the work of Laura Murphy very much, she introduced me to the concept of Omen Days, but although I have tried for the last three years, they have never really worked for me. This year, I spent some time trying to work why, and thought that perhaps as a Christianity-based practice, it just didn't sit right with me. Now, having read your post, I am certain of it. I feel I am more in tune with the landscape and the natural rhythms of the land than any religion or human constructed cycle or belief system. Next year, I will follow your example and begin at the solstice and see if things fall into place. Thank you for helping me to find some clarity. 💕
Hi Marisa, I have been practicing the 12 Sacred Nights since a child as in my mother country of Germany the tradition of the „Rauhnächte“ is still very much alive. However I too don’t agree with the Gregorian calendar association and creates a practice aligned with the old Germanic calendar and my personal practice of Celtic paganism. I’ve recently wrote about it as well as its association with the wild hunt by the German cailleach Holle/Percht - all connected of course as the Celts have journeyed through Europe before their arrival on the British isles. I live in the UK because I still feel the myth and magic stronger here but am astounded every time to find them still hidden in my German ancestral stories. I wish you a wondrous time!
Oh Laura, thank you so much for making the connection. I have had Sovereign on my reading list, and keep meaning to make that cup of tea and snuggle in on the couch and get to know you through your words, but I haven't been able to give myself that gift yet.
I love that your grew up with this tradition. I feel a bit of grief that I was only introduced to this idea a few years ago, but I am also full of joy to see so many different approached/calendrical variations cropping up. Clearly they've always been there if you know to look, but it also feels like one more way our spiritual wisdom and awareness is expanding.
Sending you many Solstice blessings, today and throughout all of the magical nights to come!
PS: I also use the nights for shadow/inner work and archetypal practices. So I very much resonate with your idea of illuminating rays 🙏
Hi Marisa, I wish I had read this post earlier. I admire the work of Laura Murphy very much, she introduced me to the concept of Omen Days, but although I have tried for the last three years, they have never really worked for me. This year, I spent some time trying to work why, and thought that perhaps as a Christianity-based practice, it just didn't sit right with me. Now, having read your post, I am certain of it. I feel I am more in tune with the landscape and the natural rhythms of the land than any religion or human constructed cycle or belief system. Next year, I will follow your example and begin at the solstice and see if things fall into place. Thank you for helping me to find some clarity. 💕