Night of the Freshening Light
The first night - December 25th
Tonight, light is born in my soul.
Zodiac: Aquarius
Month: January
Siddhi: Gene Key 11 – Light
Theme: Kinship, freedom and vision for a harmonious humanity. The Water Bearer pours luminous energy into every community, sowing seeds of freedom within the soul of all cultures.
Practice: Sit in contemplation. Sense a small flame growing inside your chest, radiating outward. Imagine it illuminating areas of life that need clarity and vision. Let your inner light connect you to all cultures and to beautiful future possibilities for humanity.
Journal: Where can I shine light this year to bring clarity, warmth and freedom to myself and those around me?
Optional Wild Pagan Rite: Celebrate the rebirth of the sun — the Yule light. Step outdoors into the deep night and greet the hidden light in the darkness with open arms. Offer evergreen branches or a splash of water to the land, symbolising the renewal of light and life.
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 Freshening Light
- Norse: Baldur – god of light and beauty
- Celtic: Brigid – goddess of inspiration and flame of hope
- Greek: Apollo – radiant bringer of truth and harmony
- Slavic: Dazhbog – sun god who bestows blessings
- Egyptian: Ra – rising solar power restoring order
- Mongolian/Shamanic: Solton – sun spirit returning light and renewal
