12.21.07

Winter Solstice

Posted in Nature, Seasons at 11:13 am by Ric

 

Winter Moon

 

On December 22, at 12:08 A.M. CDT the Winter Solstice occurs. This is the point in time when the Sun is at its greatest distance from the equator and is directly over the tropic of Cancer. This marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. From this point on the days start getting longer as we move towards spring. This also marks the begining of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere.

Winter is a season of cold,inwardness, and rest.
For more on Winter  and how to adapt to it’s changes see this article on The Healing Connection website, Winter - The Season When Things Hide.

For more on the astronomical details of the Winter Solstice go here.