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    My first Winter Solstice

    I just preformed my first ritual to mark the Winter Solstice. It was very informal, a simple libation and prayer to Dionysos and Ariadne. I offered myrrh incense, bread and wine. It wasn't as ''professional'' as I would have liked but it was my first time and I explained in the prayer that my intent was respectful. I just thought I'd share this with my fellow pagans. :^^:
    Last edited by Dionysos84; 21 Dec 2015, 09:30. Reason: spelling mistake

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    Re: My first Winter Solstice

    No need for it to be professional, make your offering from the heart, not a script
    I'm not one to ever pray for mercy
    Or to wish on pennies in the fountain or the shrine
    But that day you know I left my money
    And I thought of you only
    All that copper glowing fine

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      #3
      Re: My first Winter Solstice

      That's really cool! Damn, I should do something for the solstice before I forget that it's today...
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        #4
        Re: My first Winter Solstice

        Happy solstice! Great time for first rituals!
        baah.

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          Habbalah don't fret, it's tomorrow
          I'm not one to ever pray for mercy
          Or to wish on pennies in the fountain or the shrine
          But that day you know I left my money
          And I thought of you only
          All that copper glowing fine

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            #6
            Re: My first Winter Solstice

            Have I missed it? I probably should have joined Arthur Pendragon down at Stonehenge.
            Once a man, like the sea I raged;
            Once a woman, like the earth I gave;
            And there is in fact more earth than sea.
            Genesis lyric

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              #7
              Re: My first Winter Solstice

              You missed it if you weren't up this morning to watch the thickly overcast sky get a little less dark.
              I'm not one to ever pray for mercy
              Or to wish on pennies in the fountain or the shrine
              But that day you know I left my money
              And I thought of you only
              All that copper glowing fine

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                #8
                Re: My first Winter Solstice

                I agree with Briton. It doesn't have to be a formal affair. I hope you had a Merry Yule!
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                  #9
                  Re: My first Winter Solstice

                  Originally posted by Dionysos84 View Post
                  I just preformed my first ritual to mark the Winter Solstice.
                  Congratulations! I celebrated Heliogenna with a offering of frankincense and water and the Orphic hymn to Helios. And solar food today: quiche and lemon swiss roll (not at the same time, I hasten to add).

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                    Re: My first Winter Solstice

                    Originally posted by Briton View Post
                    You missed it if you weren't up this morning to watch the thickly overcast sky get a little less dark.
                    I did get up early a couple of weeks ago to watch the sun rise, which was nice. So I don't feel too bad about missing this one.
                    Once a man, like the sea I raged;
                    Once a woman, like the earth I gave;
                    And there is in fact more earth than sea.
                    Genesis lyric

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                      Re: My first Winter Solstice

                      Many Heathens celebrate 12 days of Yule, beginning on the night before the solstice itself, and ending on New Year's Eve. Each night is dedicated to a different deity, ancestors, family and community. I light candles and incense on the altar and say some prayers and dedications. It's what you make it, either very ornate or very simple.
                      śivāya vishnu rūpaya śivaḥ rūpaya vishnave
                      śivasya hridayam viṣṇur viṣṇoscha hridayam śivaḥ

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                        Re: My first Winter Solstice

                        I live far enough south that this entire week has pretty much the same amount of sunlight unless you're counting by the second so we are celebrating on Christmas Eve and Christmas because I have those days off in there on a weekend not on a freaking Monday but when yule on the weekend we celebrate it then or whenever it is we have the time off
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