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“It is important to connect with our own wondrous inner child during the Winter Solstice; this is a time of peace and dreaming to find a new way to relate to the world and ourselves. So much of our day-to-day lives is filled with work, duty and responsibilities of all kinds that it’s vital for our wellbeing to take this precious moment to shake ourselves free of restrictions and rediscover what truly gives us joy and hope.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Winter Solstice: Seasonal celebrations to honour nature's ever-turning wheel

“The Winter Solstice, when the world appears to stand still, can serve as a moment out of time; an opportunity to reconnect with our own souls once again. As we mark the descent of the seasonal wheel and the height of the year’s darkness, we realize that the light and warmth of the sun will be returned to us.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Winter Solstice: Seasonal celebrations to honour nature's ever-turning wheel

“In celebrating the Summer Solstice, we celebrate the power of the sun and everything we have achieved in our lives thus far, as well as looking forward to the coming harvests, where we will reap the rewards of our endeavours and the gifts of the green earth.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Summer Solstice

“The Spring Equinox is an excellent time to consider ‘shape-shifting’ in our own lives, remembering that we can always change, make a fresh start and become who, or whatever, we choose.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Spring Equinox: Seasonal celebrations to honour nature's ever-turning wheel

“Spiced cider This recipe is really easy to make and perfect for wassailing. For a non-alcoholic drink, replace the cider with apple juice. You will need 3 apples, grated 1½ litres/2½ pints cider or apple juice 75g/scant ½ cup brown sugar ½ tsp whole nutmeg, grated ¼ tsp ground cloves 3 tsp dried cinnamon stick, grated 2 tsp fresh ginger root, grated Place the apples in a large pan and cover with the cider, then cook for about 5 minutes or until the fruit is soft. Add the sugar and spices and gently simmer for 20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your taste. Pour into a large cup or bowl to be shared around, while offering the blessing waes hael (‘good health’).”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Winter Solstice: Seasonal celebrations to honour nature's ever-turning wheel

“An important part of an equinox ceremony is to become more aware of the blessings in your life, and focus upon giving thanks.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Autumn Equinox: Seasonal celebrations to honour nature's ever-turning wheel

“When life springs forth with the turn of the season, bringing joy and exuberance with the blossoms on the bough.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Spring Equinox: Seasonal celebrations to honour nature's ever-turning wheel

“circles of oak posts used for ceremonial purposes. These sites were sometimes coupled with, or later replaced by, circles of stone that honoured the cycles of the sun.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Summer Solstice

“The power is yours to make change in your life, and in the world all around. This is your blessing and your responsibility. Use your power wisely.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Summer Solstice

“Winter Solstice December 20th–23rd (Northern Hemisphere); June 20th–23rd (Southern Hemisphere) A time of deep rest and renewal, while nature dreams within the womb of the earth, and the sun is reborn, giving us more hours of light each day.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Summer Solstice

“Allow the sun’s energy to illuminate your being by taking some time to really appreciate all that is positive and joyful in your life right now. Becoming aware that this time too will pass reminds us of the importance of stopping now and then simply to enjoy the good things that we have created in our lives.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Summer Solstice

“Summer Solstice June 20th–23rd (Northern Hemisphere); December 20th–23rd (Southern Hemisphere) A time of power when the sun is at its height and all life swells as plans come to fruition.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Summer Solstice

“In our own lives, this time represents the challenge of being in our prime, of gaining new strength and enjoying the fruits of our labours, while accepting that these gifts must be surrendered and offered back in due course.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Summer Solstice

“I ask for the blessings of the north, of earth and stone!
I ask for the blessings of the east and the air, the blessings of the sky and the winds!
I ask for the blessings of the south and the fire, of the hearth, and of the light of the sun!
I ask for the blessings of the west, of the waters, of sea and rain!”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Summer Solstice