Episode 308: How To Celebrate The Winter Solstice

Here in the northern hemisphere, the Winter Solstice is upon us. The shorter days and longer nights have fully asserted themselves and the winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the entire year. Winter, a water season, is a most auspicious time of year and for this episode we take a look at how to best navigate the nuances of the season to best support us during these cold days.  From preparing for colorful family gatherings to quiet introspective nights, today’s episode is a full exploration of honoring the winter solstice.Discussed in this episode:-Winter as the water season-Mid winter celebrations and how to prepare for them-Creating harmony with the fire element-Bringing in winter plants to introduce the vibrant energy of natureand much more!Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[02:57] What is the winter solstice?-[07:10] Winter and the water element-[09:35] Ways to celebrate the winter solstice -[13:02] Space clearing for the winter season-[15:15] Opening your home to guests-[17:40] Bringing winter nature into the homeORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE