The Twelve Holy Nights - a mystical time between years

The Twelve Holy Nights, also known as the “Rauhnächte”, are a mystical and spiritual period that occurs between December 25th and January 6th, bridging the gap between the old and the new year. This ancient tradition has its roots in Germanic, Celtic, and Nordic traditions.

During this time the veil between the physical and spiritual realms is believed to be thinner. This thinning of the veil allows or deeper connection and communication with the spiritual world.

 The ritual of the 13 Wishes for the Holy Nights

You´ll need a piece of paper and a pen.

Set the mood - light a candle, smudge the space ... whatever you feel helps you getting into the right space.

Feel free to invite Mama Cacao in with a cup of ceremonial Cacao.

Sit comfortably and take time for yourself, just for yourself.

You can do a little meditation or play some music that allows you to open your perspectives.

Open the space of possibilities and ask yourself what you wish for in the coming year.

Then write down your 13 wishes (sentences) for 2024

How to: Write them as if they are already a reality, expressing gratitude as if you are already thanking for them. Be courageous, dream big, but also remain a bit realistic. 😉 

For instance, if you wish for more ease in your life, you could write, “I feel full of ease” or “Thank you for feeling full of ease” . I personally like to start my wishes with a "I am" or “Thank you” as these words alone are powerful.

Cut out each wish, feel each one with every cell of your body before folding the papers and placing them in a container (small box, case, envelope).

Burning your wishes:

For each Holy Night, burn one wish (unopened and preferably outdoors) at dawn. Burn the first one on the 25th. The second one on the 26th and so on.

After the 12 nights, one last wish remains.

The first 12 wishes are supported by “the Universe” in their realization in the new year, and the 13th wish… You get to fulfill this wish yourself in 2024 😉 

Never underestimate the power of such a ritual. The clarity it brings and also: don´t forget to have fun with it! 

What is also great to do during this time:

Use this time of the Holy Nights for yourself to turn inward, connect with your higher guidance, and set your goals and intentions for the next year.

Dreams: Each night during this period is said to represent a month for the upcoming year. During this time, our dreams may be clearer, and we can better remember them. For example, the events or dreams experienced on the first night are thought to foretell events in January of the new year, and so on.

It is good to write a dream journal in this time, have pen and paper ready next to your bed, so you can write down what you dreamt right when you wake up or if you can´t remember: the feeling you woke up with.

The focus is on inner reflection, inner alignment and preparation for the year ahead. It really is a time for pausing & centering yourself. Like the trees in winter time, they draw their energy back into the roots.

Smudging is great in these days!

Making a ceremonial fire or bonfire is great in that time too!

The twelve holy nights are offering a conscious bridge in between the years.

Allow the magic to unfold.

Enjoyyyyyyy and have a beautiful & magical transition into the New Year 2024.

With love and gratitude,

Celine

P.S. If you are doing the ritual feel free to share with me in the comments, via Email or tag me on Instagram @lotuslight_healer on how you are feeling or about your last wish or whatever comes up and you feel like sharing.