This is the time of The Wild Hunt, when spirits and the unquiet dead set out, led by Odin on his steed, Sleipnir. An offering is left outside to appease the hunters as we stay inside safe. The Hunt itself is a metaphor for a profound, necessary cleansing: by gathering the spirits of the dead and driving out the stagnation of the old year, we clear the way for the returning sun. It represents the necessity of chaos and destruction before rebirth can occur. Therefore, within the sanctuary of the hearth, we reflect on the past year and make our sacred oaths for the new year.
Our celebration starts here and extends through the Twelve Days of Yule. We honour our family and friends, finding time for both solemn reflection and joyful feasting. Although I do have days I have to work, the rest of the time will be spent together with the most important people in my world, and with our Ancestors who walk the next plane.
With this deep sense of renewal and connection, I leave you with my best wishes and blessings for this, the most important time of the year. My next post will be my traditional Yuletide Address to the world, scheduled to drop precisely as the King addresses the Commonwealth.
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