We are in the season of Sunwait (Väntljusstaken). If following the six Thursdays prior to winter solstice, today is the third of Sunwait 2023. Of course, the specific days are fluid. 🕯️

// Thurisaz- In the third of sunwait we light
The candle of Thurisaz so bright
When the force of winter upon us lies
May the return of spring in it rise. // 🕯️

I also drew three runes: Fehu, Mannaz, and Othala

The practice: Light one candle each week until the solstice for a total of six candles. They are based on the first six letters of the Futhark: F (Fehu), U (Uruz), TH (Thurisaz), A (Ansuz), R (Raidho), K (Kenaz). On solstice night, you can light them all again and let them burn down to complete the working if they haven't already been burned down completely (do not let candles burn unattended). 🕯️