by Richard Stromer | Dec 17, 2021 | Newgrange, Rebirth, Spirituality, Winter Solstice
Imagine yourself centuries ago in a climate zone not unlike that of Europe. Harvest time is long past; the winter is upon you. The temperature turns steadily colder, the days grow steadily shorter, and the nights grow steadily longer. It will likely be many months...
by Richard Stromer | Dec 21, 2020 | Symbols and Symbolism, Winter Solstice
As I’ve reflected on the mythological and archetypal roots of the symbols associated with the Winter Solstice, something that has continued to fascinate me is the way the central images associated with this season all point back again and again to one central,...
by Richard Stromer | Dec 21, 2019 | Faith, Resiliance, Winter Solstice
And so it comes again, the shortest day and the longest night… the Winter Solstice, inspiration for countless festivals celebrating the rebirth of the light at this darkest time of the year. Often the images that people are drawn to when they think of light at...
by Richard Stromer | Dec 14, 2018 | Winter Solstice
Imagine yourself centuries ago in a climate zone not unlike that of Europe. Harvest time is long past; the winter is upon you. The temperature turns progressively colder, the days grow steadily shorter, and the nights last longer and longer. It will likely be many...
