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Starting the New Year with Ancient Alpine Traditions – 12th Night
We have arrived at the last night of the Rauhnächte as we call the 12 nights after the Winter Solstice in the German speaking greater Alpine region. Look out for Mother Percht and the Wild Hunt Continue reading
Starting the New Year with Ancient Alpine Traditions – 11th Night
Last night we have contemplated and blessed the twelve months leading up to the next Winter Solstice, lighting a candle for Wilbet, the Maiden of the threefold Goddess known to the people in the Alps and beyond in the German … Continue reading
Starting the New Year with Ancient Alpine Traditions – 10th Night
This and the next two nights of the Rauhnächte are dedicated to three Goddesses, or three aspects of one Goddess, appearing as Wilbet, Ambet, and Borbet in old paintings. Many a waterway or town in the greater Alpine region are … Continue reading
Starting the New Year with Ancient Alpine Traditions – 9th Night
After a night of celebration, this ninth one of the 12 Nights after the Winter Solstice, the Rauhnächte, is calmer and focused on being with family and friends. Continue reading
Starting the New Year with Ancient Alpine Traditions – 8th Night
This eighth night of the 12 nights after the Winter Solstice is for celebration Continue reading
Starting the New Year with Ancient Alpine Traditions – 7th Night
Tonight, on the seventh of the 12 nights after the Winter Solstice, we go deep and into the dark corners of our consciousness. Continue reading
Starting the New Year with Ancient Alpine Traditions – 6th Night
We’re at the halfway point of the 12 nights after the Winter Solstice, the Alpine Rauhnächte. Time to think about family. Continue reading
Starting the New Year with Ancient Alpine Traditions – 5th Night
5th Rauhnacht — which friendship can be strengthened, and what needs to be cleansed? Continue reading
Starting the New Year with Ancient Alpine Traditions – 4th Night
Night number four of the Rauhnächte is coming up fast, and for that one we do need a little more preparation. It’s an important night in the 12-night cycle, and again you will need pen and paper, but this time … Continue reading
Starting the New Year with Ancient Alpine Traditions – 3rd Night
In the third night of the Rauhnächte, we take stock of who our friends and supporters are, who we no longer want to walk with, and what we really want to become in the next year. Continue reading
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