Since ancient times, the solstice has been honored and celebrated with great fanfare across all cultures and religions.  Today's solstice is particularly amazing, for not only does it officially usher in winter with a promise of retreat, renewal, solitude and the gradual opening to new possibilities, (each day from here on in gets a bit longer by 1 or 2 seconds!) today's solstice coincides with both a full moon and a total lunar eclipse which occurred in the wee hours of this morning! 

Whether you believe in the power of eclipses, the full moon or celebrate the Solstice...clearly we are experiencing an amazing moment...a trifecta that has not occured since 1638 nor will it occur again until 2094.  A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks the sun's rays from the face of the moon. The moon is then fully in the shadow cast in space by the Earth. 

Beginning with a shadow cast on the shortest day of the year and culminating in a full and illuminated sky from the full moon, we are from a mystical perspective nestled in the yin/yang of our lives with a capacity to clearly see our shadow selves, illuminate our inner wisdom and shift into this season with new insights for our own personal growth and healing.

Enjoy the celebration!