Winter Solstice Ceremony

Winter Solstice is a time for visioning radical possibility in the dark. It is the darkest day of the year, and it heralds the return of the light. It invites stillness, introspection, and celebration as we honor our sacred efforts and prepare to journey through the portal of the new year. As we release the old, and welcome the new, we are provided with a potent opportunity for rebirth. This ceremony aims to support you in alchemizing your experiences and lessons from 2024, and creating space for visioning a bright, bold future ahead.

This potent 2-hour group healing and ceremony will begin with a community discussion on the energies of Winter Solstice / Yule, rebirth, and honoring the light and the dark. We will then move into a guided meditation for rebirth with live ambient sound. This will be followed by some time for journaling + intention setting, a group alchemical magic activation, a winter nature crafting activity, and finish with a group medicine song.

The intention of this ceremony is to support your energetic rebirth as we move through the portal of the Winter Solstice, and welcome the return of the light.

All are welcome – no experience necessary!

Exchange // $30 – $40 sliding scale

*Pre-registration required!
Sign Up: https://firebird.as.me/winter-solstice

One free work-exchange spot is available in exchange for assistance with setting up and cleaning up from the event. Please email firebirdhealingarts@gmail.com to inquire

*A few low-cost scholarships are available for those with financial need, with priority given to BIPOC + queer folks. You can apply here: https://forms.gle/uUMTuavNKXfBFwpD7

*Please bring a yoga mat and/or blanket to lay on
*Please bring a water bottle, notebook, and pen

Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and honor that Portland is located on the traditional & historical lands of many indigenous communities including the Multnomah, Clackmas, Kathlamet, and Chinook tribes. In recognition and and honoring of the native peoples and land stewards of this place, a portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Native American Youth & Family Center. https://nayapdx.org/

About Sarah (she/her):
Sarah Rayne is a queer witch, a healing artist, and a holder of sacred space. She alchemizes group magic & expands awareness through her online ceremony + workshop offerings, and supports clients on their healing journeys through nourishing 1:1 sessions that include tarot readings, reiki energy healing, intuitive guidance, and/or sound healing. She is the founder and magician-in-chief of Firebird Healing Arts, and shares her magic locally in Portland, OR, as well as online, with the whole world.

www.firebirdhealingarts.com | @sarahraynebow

Health & Safety:
-If you are feeling sick, have a fever, or have recently been exposed to COVID-19, please do not attend this event.

Thank you for helping to keep our community safe!