Winter solstice Yule

Explore a historically-inspired Norse and Germanic version of the 12 Days of Yule that includes Mother’s Night, the Wild Hunt, oath-making, and ancestral feasts. #yule #12daysofyule #norsepantheon #norsegods

Winter Solstice - Yule - Yuletide 2023

Modern and traditional Yule home decorations and symbols that reflect the themes of the winter solstice, its darkness, and its light. ❄️ Follow the link for more ideas on how to bring Yule vibes into your daily life and routine through intentional decor, wellness ideas, and reflective seasonal practices.

Yule log, Yule goat

❄️ Yule and the Wild Hunt => A Pan-European Winter Myth. “The god Odin was believed to lead a ghostly procession through the winter skies during Yule, known as the Wild Hunt. This myth is reflected across Germanic, Norse, and later Christianized European folklore.” — Rudolf Simek, “Dictionary of Northern Mythology” (1993) #Yule #Christmas #Viking #PaganEurope #WildHunt

A beginner’s breakdown of what Yule means, how it fits into the sabbats wheel, and simple Yule ideas you can use to celebrate the winter solstice with meaning and magic. More wheel of the year and yule aesthetic inspiration at www.willfulwitch.com