The Cold Moon and the Magic of Yule
Around the Northern Hemisphere, the nights have grown cold and long. The moon in December rises to its highest point of the year and so it is named, the Cold Moon, the Moon of Long Nights, and the Big Winter Moon.
December is host to winter celebrations in many religions and ours is no exception. Many pagan traditions and ancient cultures held celebrations this month. Yule, the Winter Solstice, comes close on the heels of the full moon this year, so the energies of both Esbat and Sabbat intermingle.
This is the time of the turning of the wheel. The time of death and rebirth, as the sun returns to the sky for longer periods of time after Yule. It is a time to reach out to those you care for and those who are alone and in need. A great way to share the energies of this moon is to volunteer your time to help those who need it. If you can’t get out and volunteer, perhaps you might hold a canned food drive at your Esbat or Sabbat ritual. The winter is not over and many people will still be in need after the holidays are over. Why not build some good universal energy by helping out where you can?
The full moon of December is also a wonderful time to think ahead to the coming year. To make plans and wishes. To work magic for hope and healing. For preparing yourself for the coming year. You can bring some of that energy indoors with plants like poinsettia and beautifully blooming Christmas cactus. The bright color of these flowers spreads lightness and joy. You can also add to the magic of the season with fragrant pine boughs and wreaths.
Many of the holiday traditions associated with other holidays of the season have their roots in paganism. Trees and wreaths decorated with lights and shining ornaments can add to the joy and spread happiness and light that is associated with this turning of the wheel.
The Cold Moon is a time to put energy into healing and moving forward into the light half of the year. Spread some of that energy around wherever you go this month!
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