A few moments from celebrating the Winter Solstice to Christmas.  I must admit, it feels way more natural to me to celebrate the solstice than it does christmas.  I love that this winter solstice happened the same day as the New Moon.  It felt extra special.  I love to take these times to really get quiet with myself, do some real internal check ins, write, dream, make lists and goals, examine where Ive been and where I want to go, etc.  The winter solstice marks the new year for me.  I like to draw a tarot spread for the year ahead on this day, as well as a card for the year.  This year I drew The Fool, which is perfect as I re-examine my life and bring in brand new ways of being.  Like I am at the beginning of a new journey.  A new start. 

P.S.  Is that bottom picture of my nephew and cousin not the greatest photo ever?  Aiden got his first bike and a fart gun.  He couldn't of been happier.