The Dark Primordial, Issue #26.5

Veil Between Worlds: Your Mid-Weekly, Witchy Update (Nov. 22, 2024)

Author

Kent Schroer
November 22, 2024

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Hey there everyone! ❤️ I hope you’re all having a good week so far. Since we’re now a month away from the beginning of Yule, the wintry pagan tradition that caps off the eight Sabbaths comprising the Witches’ Calendar, I figured it would be good to revisit the importance of Yule, both culturally and historically. ❄️

As the year reaches its cold, dark peak, the pagan festival of Yule offers a profound reminder: even in the longest night, the promise of light remains. Celebrated during the Winter Solstice, Yule originated with Norse and Germanic peoples as a time to honor the rebirth of the Sun, nature’s cycles, and the interconnectedness of all life.

The burning of the Yule log symbolized protection and prosperity, while evergreen boughs and wreaths celebrated the enduring vitality of nature even in the harshest winters. Feasting, gift-giving, and communal gatherings brought warmth to this reflective time of year—traditions that echo through modern winter holidays.

Yule invites us to pause, release the old, and set intentions for the growing light. Whether lighting a candle, crafting a wreath, or simply reflecting on the year past, how will you honor this season of transformation?

However you decide to celebrate the season, I hope you do so remembering that all things are transitory, the good and the bad - this shift in perspective has helped me in some of my darkest hours, allowing me to rise above and begin anew. Just as snow falls, it must one day melt, yielding to fresh blooms and sunny skies.

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Dive into the depths of Greek mythology and archaeology!

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As always, I hope you all have an excellent rest of your week! We have plenty of new, exciting things on the way, so keep your eyes peeled. 👀

Much love,

Kent Schroer
The Dark Primordial