Winter Solstice Day, December 22, 2023: What should you never do?

Winter has already come into its own. New Year holidays are already around the corner. Many people bought tickets, bought gifts, made a guest list, decorated the house and thought over the holiday menu. But before the New Year, an equally important event awaits us – Winter Solstice Day, which will take place on December 22. So we are officially into the longest night of the year. Let’s remember that the Summer Solstice falls on June 21 and is also shrouded in mysticism. It is believed that a special energy is activated during the solstices, so you should take care in advance to attract good luck and prosperity to your home.

Astrologist and tarot reader Katarina Shorokhova spoke exclusively for The Fashion Vibes about why the Winter Solstice is considered magical and warned about what can and cannot be done on the longest night of 2023.

Katarina Shorokhova, astrologer and tarot reader

General features of the period

In 2023, the Winter Solstice falls on December 22. The night between December 21st and December 22nd is the longest night of the year. After that, the day begins to gradually increase.

Historically, the Winter Solstice was of great importance in the culture of different peoples. Many people perceived this day as a holiday of rebirth, a return to summer. So in Scotland Hogmanay is still celebrated, but this now falls on 31 December. The holiday is inextricably linked with fire as a symbol of life, warmth and the end of the “dark” days. Important elements of the celebration are torchlight processions and fire displays. In Germanic and Wiccan traditions, this day is marked by the celebration of Yule, one of the Wheel of the Year holidays. It is believed that the Sun God is reborn on this day. In ancient Russia, Kolyada was celebrated during this period and also symbolized the beginning of a new cycle.

What’s the best way to spend the Winter Solstice?

First of all, before December 22, it is recommended to clean and throw away old and unnecessary things, so as not to add extra burden to the new natural and astronomical cycle (and the New Year too). Second, you can light a candle on the day of the Winter Solstice with the intention of purification and renewal. Since the energy of the day is so strong, making a Wishing Card is great. If you can gather for a family dinner, be sure to prepare something delicious.

What can you do?

When making a wish, you can write your wishes on a piece of paper and burn it, scatter it in the wind, or prepare a Wishing Card;

You can plant a plant on this day so that it can be transplanted into open ground in the spring when it gets stronger;

Get together with your family.

What should not be done?

Use swearing and profanity, especially towards loved ones;

On the contrary, to be greedy, it is better to donate to charity today;

Think about bad things (and it is better not to do this at all).