The Solstice Yearbook : A Year of Rituals, Festivals and Ancient Magic for Modern Life (Verbena Yearbooks)

Celebrate the power and majesty of the sun with The Solstice Yearbook. The sun powers all life on earth and as we travel through a year its strength grows and diminishes, creating our seasons and impacting our moods and energies. The Solstice Yearbook shows us how to understand and follow the cycles of the sun in order to align our own bodies and minds with nature’s rhythm. Drawing on ancient traditions, folklore, and rituals this seasonal guidebook is packed with ideas for celebrating the Solar year, from midnight Solstice rituals to Midwinter fires and Equinox rebalancing tips. • Embrace the power and mystery of the Winter Solstice. • Mark the awakening of the Spring Equinox, as warmth returns and nature blossoms. • Celebrate the joy and magical energy of the Summer Solstice. • Retreat into the cosiness of the Fall Equinox as the nights begin to draw in. Each chapter offers a chance to learn something new, from seasonal rituals and recipes to ancient folklore. Together we will delve into the mythology and stories of each festival, looking at how these dates have been celebrated for centuries, as well as seeing what they can teach us about the way we live today. There are 10 ways to celebrate each season, along with practical crafts that embody the spirit of the solstices.