Yule Magic Ritual

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Divinatory Yule Stones
Winter Solstice Celebration


Yule (from the Anglo-Saxon 'Yula', meaning 'wheel' of the year) is usually celebrated on the actual Winter Solstice, which may vary by a few days, though it usually occurs on or around December 21st.

Winter Solstice is the time to celebrate the Sun bringing brighter days. It signifies a time when the Mother Goddess sets the wheel in motion again for the new year.

A Welcome Bowl to predict the coming year!

This can be done throughout the season as visitors come to your home or at your Christmas or New Year's Eve party. You will need a decorative bowl or basket surrounded by festive holiday candles and holly, ivy or mistletoe (to symbolize fertility and everlasting life), and finally a selection of gemstones wrapped in colorful foil or paper.

1. On small strips of paper, write down the divinatory meaning for each gemstone.
2. (See below for a list of stones and their divinatory meanings.)
3. Now wrap the stone with its meaning in the foil or paper.
4. Invite each guest to 'stir' the bowl once, then choose their personal Yule stone.
5. Ask the guest to keep the stone as a reminder to stay on the path towards their goals throughout the coming year. The divinatory meaning will assist in a successful path forward.

You can fill your bowl with any combination of gemstones. Mix and match anyway you want. Oh, don't forget - you will want to pick one too!

Stones and their divinatory meanings:

Agate - This year will bring the stability and protection that you need. Your dreams and daydreams provide guidance to achieve this.

Amazonite - Be prepared to step away from your usual routine and toward new experiences.

Amethyst - Keep a balance between work and home at this time. Do not let either one dominate.

Ametrine - Use inspiration this year to change your life for the better.

Apache Tears - The true power of your creative skills is not yet apparent. Examine what is stopping you from fully expressing yourself.

Aquamarine - Take a few steps back so that you can see what is really going on. Do not ignore those at home.

Aventurine - New people in your life need time to get to know you and time is needed for you to trust them.

Azurite - Allow change to happen even though you are uncertain of the outcome. You need to consider a transformation of your goals and a new direction.

Blue lace agate - You need not believe what everyone else is saying. Go your own way.

Carnelian - If financial deals or emotional ties are holding you back, consider releasing them for good at this time.

Citrine - Your thoughts on the larger situation are correct, so trust your perception and intuition.

Black tourmaline - It is time to consolidate your plans for the future in solid and realistic ways.

Bloodstone - New romance or projects that have been slow to start will blossom now.

Crystal quartz - Your perception of current situations is particularly clear at the moment - be guided by it.

Chrysophase - Appreciate the little things in the months ahead and you will receive unconditional love.

Emerald - Pour your heart into the situation without expecting anything in return.

Fluorite - You need more time alone in order to clarify your plans.

Garnet - Take a chance with a new friend or new group activities; do not do so in a serious way. Make no lasting commitments at this time.

Hematite - You need to put more effort into your leisure time if you want to do the things you keep thinking about. Approach work with more flexibility.

Imperial Topaz - Go for it! This is the ideal time to do what you want and go where you want.

Jade - Inspiration can be found by looking at your family history.

Lapis Lazuli - Distant memories may be very helpful in putting current events into perspective. It will take effort to uncover the truth, but this will be rewarding.

Malachite - Spread your wings and break away from thought patterns that have trapped you for so long.

Moonstone - Beginnings and endings are a natural part of life. Learn to accept this reality.

Moss agate - Choices and directions will be clarified if you make time to be alone and reflect on your life.

Peridot - You can solve your problems by taking a lighter approach.

Red Jasper - You need to value your skills more and put them to better use with more vigor.

Red Rutilated Quartz - This is not a good time to take risks or follow whims. Act only when you are confident of the outcome.

Rhodonite - Indulge yourself in a luxury you seldom have the chance to enjoy. It will lead open other possibilities for you.

Rose quartz - Emotional times for new relationships and relationships with children are just ahead. Embrace these wholeheartedly.

Smoky quartz - More is happening than is apparent on the outside. Re-examine your thoughts on projects that have not yet begun.

Sodalite - Be prepared to expand your horizons further than you ever thought possible.

Sunstone - Honesty and openness are your path to good fortune at this time.

Tiger Eye - At present there is a possibility for study or travel with friends. Long journeys connected with celebrations may lie ahead.

Turquoise - Say what you mean to say, not what someone else wants to hear.