Night of the Thousand Swans
The sixth night - December 30th
May tenderness guide my hands and heart.
May tenderness guide my hands and heart.
Zodiac: Cancer
Month: June
Siddhi: Gene Key 37 – Tenderness
Theme: The nurturing force of tenderness that protects the soul’s home and enfolds all beings equally, both the seen and the unseen.
Practice: Place hands on your heart. Imagine a soft, enveloping glow spreading through your body, home and community. Attend to small acts of care and protection with full attention. Imagine yourself in a little boat on a peaceful lake, surrounded by the kindness of a thousand silent swans.
Journal: Where and how can I offer my presence and care with tender attention this year?
Optional Wild Pagan Rite: Walk around your home with a bundle of herbs or incense, blessing the space. Whisper words of protection for those who dwell within. In the old ways, this was the night to ‘smoke the house’ to guard against wandering spirits.
Aligned Ancestral Deities and Spirits
The 12 Wild and Holy Nights have powerful pagan origins. Below are examples of some of the old Northern and Middle Eastern deities matched to the themes of each night. You can sound or write these names or any other ancient gods or goddesses local to your area.
Allies for the Night of the Thousand Swans
- Norse: Frigg and swan maidens – weaving destiny
- Celtic: Aengus Óg and Caer Ibormeith – swan lovers
- Greek: Aphrodite and Eirene – love and peace
- Slavic: Vesna – spring maiden
- Egyptian: Mut – great mother who enfolds the world
- Mongolian/Shamanic: Yongol – nurturing water/river spirit
