In the darkest time of year, when the world grows quiet and the light returns—there exists a sacred threshold. The twelve nights between December 24th and January 6th offer a period when the veil between the earthly and spiritual world is thinned, creating a unique window for profound inner work.
This ancient practice, significant in Nordic and other traditions long before being incorporated into other celebrations, invites us to step out of ordinary time. These nights bring us the experience of "The Light in the Darkness" and remind us of its eternal presence—both within the world and within ourselves.
Each of the twelve nights offers the ideal opportunity for inner focusing, seeing signs, and laying the foundation for the year to come. As we move through this liminal space between years, each night corresponds to one month ahead, allowing us to plant seeds of intention and gain glimpses into the year unfolding before us.

December 24, 2025 January 6, 2026

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Time Period: The 12 Holy Nights span from midnight December 24th to dawn January 6th, consisting of 12 days and 13 nights. 
This period bridges the gap between the lunar year (354 days) and the solar year (365 days), creating a sacred "time between the years" or Twelvetide.
Core Spiritual Significance: Each of the 12 nights can be regarded as a microcosmic experience of the macrocosm, allowing us to approach the divine spiritual beings whose outer vestments are each of the constellations of the zodiac.  These nights enable us to plunge into the twelve great forces of the universe, symbolically presented in the twelve signs of the Zodiac.
“Silence is the language of God. It will not lead you astray”
— Rumi
“This is your sacred pause—a gift you give yourself at the threshold of the new year.” 
How It Works: This is a 12-day daily practice beginning December 24th and continuing through January 6th. You'll join a private WhatsApp community where we'll journey together through this transformative period.
Each day includes:
  • One Daily Theme - A specific focus corresponding to one month of the coming year
  • Short Video Reminder - Brief daily guidance to anchor your practice
  • Guided Meditation - To quiet your mind and access deeper wisdom
  • Journaling Prompts - Journaling is an essential part of this work, enabling us to reflect our thoughts actively as well as record them for use during the coming year Daskalos
  • Reflection Practice - Looking back at the corresponding month of the past year and calling forward what you desire for the month ahead
  • Artistic Expression (optional) - Creative activities welcome as part of your journaling and meditation practice
Time Commitment: Set aside approximately 30 minutes daily (or more if you wish) for this intentional self-care and reflection practice. 
What You'll Experience:
  • Quiet your mind in the stillness of winter's deepest darkness
  • Reflect deeply on the year passing with spaciousness and clarity
  • Connect with inner light as the sun begins its return
  • Set conscious intentions for each month of the coming year
  • Join a supportive community of fellow seekers on this journey
  • Listen to the wisdom that emerges when we create space for stillness
  • Plant seeds for what you wish to cultivate in the year ahead
This practice honors the ancient wisdom that this threshold time—when nature pauses and light returns—is ideal for inner transformation and dreaming the new year into being.
Begin your year from a place of stillness, clarity, and inner light.