Solstice: The Still Point of Winter in Finding Light in the Pause
<p></p><p>Beloved, </p><p>Happy Solstice - the RETURN TO LIGHT. </p><p>This day is a moment every year when the world is invited to pause and to stop. </p><p>It’s quiet, almost imperceptible, but if you’re paying attention—you can feel it.</p><p>It happens on the Winter Solstice. </p><p>The longest night. The shortest day. The edge between what has been and what is yet to come.</p><p>We call it a turning point, but really—it’s a still point.</p><p>As the earth tilts away from the sun, everything pauses. </p><p>The trees sleep. The fields rest.</p><p> Even our bodies seem to crave slower rhythms, as if the ancient part of us remembers: this is the time to exhale.</p><p><strong>“The day/night of Winter Solstice is a liminal time… the moment between nights getting longer and nights getting shorter.”</strong></p><p>In the rush of daily life, we rarely let ourselves pause in that in-between.</p><p> We push through dark mornings. </p><p>We complain about early sunsets. We fill every silence with something to do.</p><p>The White Stag, a symbol of the Winter Solstice, represents Spirit or messengers in many cultures. </p><p>Seen as purified totems glowing with inner light, they offer teachings and wisdom from beyond that can transform us in unexpected ways. </p><p>White Stags are also considered doorways to other realms, both a blessing and a force to be respected—following them may demand everything from you with no guarantee of return.</p><p>The White Stag’s link to the Winter Solstice comes from the season’s clarity: with foliage gone, stark contrasts reveal what was hidden. </p><p>In winter, stags are at their most powerful—gathering herds, mating for the next generation, protecting them, and embodying the forest’s spirit.</p><p>But just as the Solstice marks the pause before light’s return, we too need the pause before renewal.</p><p>So how do we embrace this? </p><p>Here’s what rises:</p><p>* <strong>Breathe in the dark</strong>. Literally. Stand outside at noon on Solstice. Let the gloom press against your skin. Inhale stillness. Exhale striving.</p><p>* <strong>Sharpen your tools</strong>. Not just hammers or skis—but your inner ones. What thoughts, habits, or regrets clutter your spirit? Write them down, then burn or bury the paper.</p><p>* <strong>Move like the whitestag</strong>. Stags do not rush in the presence of fear..</p><p>* It <em>listens</em>. Sit quietly for 10 minutes. Notice what shifts when you stop <em>doing</em>.</p><p><strong>Reflect with me</strong>:</p><p>* What burden are you ready to release, like the stag shedding antlers?</p><p>* Where might the White Stag appear in your ordinary? A sunset? A child’s laugh?</p><p>* How can you honor the sacred pause, instead of rushing toward spring?</p><p>Winter Solstice doesn’t promise instant rebirth.</p><p> It gifts us a threshold—a chance to stand bare and brave, trusting that light <em>will</em> return. </p><p>As the example of the seasonal symbol of the White Stag - they show us, strength and grace are dance partners. Shed the unnecessary. </p><p>Rest deeply. Let your inner light rekindle.</p><p>The longest night is not an end. It’s the breath before the dawn.</p><p><strong>Love and deep rest, </strong></p><p><strong>Kassandra</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Hey….PS:</strong>In times of change and uncertainty, knowing which step to take next can feel overwhelming.The path to sovereign wealth and intentional living requires us to tap into our most valuable resource: our intuition.The <em>Light Between Oracle Journey</em> is your personal guide—offering oracle readings, reflective journaling prompts, and tools to ground your inner knowing.</p><p></p><p></p><p>It blends ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience to help you find clarity and take empowered action, one breath, one choice at a time.When I provide a topic or block for transformation, I help uncover life’s hidden light, waiting for you to bring it forth.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://thelightbetweenoracle.com/"><strong>Choose to be in the drivers seat to self empowerment and next-era growth. </strong></a></p><p>🌟 All 5 Oracle Guiding Lights🌙 Dream Interpretation🔮 Daily Astrology & Tarot🌀 Unlimited Readings💫 Personalized Energetic Reflections</p><p>Plus, you’ll unlock:</p><p>🧠The Self-Hypnosis 10-Fold Path Course ($297 value)📝The Prompt Garden: Creative AI Prompts & Ritual Tools ($147 value)<strong> </strong></p><p> 🎉 Enjoy $528 in value and a Full Year Unlimited Readings for Just $42! 🎅 “Merry and bright! May your holidays be filled with soulful insights and joy!” </p><p></p><p><strong>Thrive with the mystery, honor the pause. Know what lies within the darkness waiting to become the dawn.</strong></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://thelightbetween.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">thelightbetween.substack.com/subscribe</a>