Winter Solstice reminds me of lessons learned from grief, shamanic work, druidic practices, and my healing journey all at once.

It has become a favorite of mine, but not for being festive; I prefer to quietly sit in the darkness alone /|\ I light a single candle, contemplate the dark and light, and reflect or go within to learn deeper truths about myself, life, and magick.

https://open.substack.com/pub/marcusward/p/three-nights-of-solstice-dark?r=1xpwk9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

#Pagan #Yule #Winter #Solstice #depression #grief #HealingJourney #witchy #therapy

One of the most powerful lessons I have learned from grief and Shadow Work (IFS) has been to embrace endings.

Combining that with recapitulation (breath + energy work) has made for potent and empowering transformations.

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#witchy #pagan #grief #hekate #themorrigan #loki #MentalHealth #Autumn #ShadowWork #Alchemy

Tiz the season for introspection and grief work or connecting with and honoring what has come before, so it only feels right to share one of my most used rituals; a mental magick style spell outline you can customize and reuse:

https://buff.ly/wgQcoPd

#samhain #pagan #witch #mentalhealth #grief #ritual #release

We always have a choice.

It may be small or the potential outcomes may seem all bad, but there is still a choice.

Our POVs, our actions, and even our reactions can all be chosen. Taking the reins is as challenging as it is rewarding.

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#Pagan #mindfulness #Witch #Healing