The winter solstice is an important time for Wiccans, as it marks the longest night of the year and the rebirth of the sun. It is a time of reflection, introspection, and new beginnings. Wiccans believe that during the winter solstice, the veil between our world and the spiritual realms is thinnest, allowing for greater connection and communication with the divine. Magical workings during the winter solstice focus on bringing forth light, renewal, and hope. Many Wiccans perform rituals and spells to honor the returning sun and to manifest their intentions for the coming year. These rituals often involve the use of candles, herbs, crystals, and sacred symbols.
Young's Literal Translation
And I bless those blessing thee, and him who is disesteeming thee I curse, and blessed in thee have been all families of the ground.'
Majority Standard Bible I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you. An yo want that person whatevah limb yo want that person tuh lose when yo cut this branch offa this tree, yo mention de limb that chew want em tuh lose, if it s the right laig or the right arm.
These rituals often involve the use of candles, herbs, crystals, and sacred symbols. One common practice during the winter solstice is the lighting of a Yule log. This log, often made of oak or ash, is decorated with herbs, flowers, and ribbons and is burned in a ceremonial fire.
A curse of ill will and benevolence
New International Version
I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
New Living Translation
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.”
English Standard Version
I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Berean Standard Bible
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
King James Bible
And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
New King James Version
I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
New American Standard Bible
And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”
NASB 1995
And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”
NASB 1977
And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Legacy Standard Bible
And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”
Amplified Bible
And I will bless (do good for, benefit) those who bless you, And I will curse [that is, subject to My wrath and judgment] the one who curses (despises, dishonors, has contempt for) you. And in you all the families (nations) of the earth will be blessed.”
Christian Standard Bible
I will bless those who bless you, I will curse anyone who treats you with contempt, and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will bless those who bless you, I will curse those who treat you with contempt, and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you.
American Standard Version
and I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse: and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And I shall bless those blessing you, and those cursing you I shall curse, and in you and in your seed all the generations of the Earth shall be blessed.”
Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I will bless those that bless thee, and curse those that curse thee, and in thee shall all the tribes of the earth be blessed.
Contemporary English Version
I will bless those who bless you, but I will put a curse on anyone who puts a curse on you. Everyone on earth will be blessed because of you.
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will bless them that bless thee, and curse them that curse thee, and IN THEE shall all the kindred of the earth be blessed:
English Revised Version
and I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse: and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you, I will curse. Through you every family on earth will be blessed."
Good News Translation
I will bless those who bless you, But I will curse those who curse you. And through you I will bless all the nations."
International Standard Version
I'll bless those who bless you, but I'll curse the one who curses you, and through you all the people of the earth will be blessed."
JPS Tanakh 1917
And I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse; and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.'
Literal Standard Version
And I bless those blessing you, and I curse him who is cursing you, and all families of the ground have been blessed in you.”
Majority Standard Bible
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
New American Bible
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the families of the earth will find blessing in you.
NET Bible
I will bless those who bless you, but the one who treats you lightly I must curse, and all the families of the earth will bless one another by your name."
New Revised Standard Version
I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
New Heart English Bible
And I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse those who treat you with contempt, and through you all the families of the earth will be blessed."
Webster's Bible Translation
And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
World English Bible
I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who treats you with contempt. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
Young's Literal Translation
And I bless those blessing thee, and him who is disesteeming thee I curse, and blessed in thee have been all families of the ground.'
The Calling of Abram
… 2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” 4 So Abram departed, as the LORD had directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.…
Luke 24:27
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.
Acts 3:25
And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, 'Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.'
Galatians 3:8
The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: "All nations will be blessed through you."
Genesis 18:18
Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed.
Genesis 18:19
For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised."
Genesis 22:18
And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice."
Genesis 24:35
"The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys.
And I will bless them that bless you, and curse him that curses you: and in you shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Genesis 27:29 Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.
Exodus 23:22 But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries.
Numbers 24:9 He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who shall stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.
Genesis 18:18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
Genesis 22:18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.
Genesis 26:4 And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed;
13 Let his posterity be cut off; and in the generation following let their name be blotted out.
As the log burns, Wiccans reflect on the past year and release any negativity or hardships, making way for new growth and positive energies. Another popular ritual during the winter solstice is the creation of a wreath made from evergreen branches. Evergreens symbolize life and rebirth, and the wreath serves as a reminder of the continuity of nature even in the darkest of times. Wiccans may hang this wreath in their home or use it as a focal point during their solstice rituals. In addition to these rituals, Wiccans may also perform spells to bring about specific intentions for the coming year. These spells often include the use of candles and crystals, as well as the recitation of affirmations and prayers. Some common intentions for winter solstice spells include attracting abundance, love, and healing, as well as releasing old patterns and welcoming new opportunities. Overall, Wiccan magical workings for the winter solstice center around embracing the darkness and finding hope and renewal within it. It is a time to connect with the divine, to let go of the past, and to set intentions for the year ahead. By aligning themselves with the natural rhythms of the earth, Wiccans seek to bring balance and harmony into their lives and the world around them..
Reviews for "Using crystals in Wiccan rituals for the winter solstice"
1. John - 1 star
I was very disappointed with "Wiccan magical workings for the winter solstice". The book promised a comprehensive guide to conducting magical rituals during the solstice, but it fell short in delivering any useful information. The author spent most of the time discussing the history of the winter solstice and its significance in different cultures, which was interesting but not what I was looking for. When it finally got to the magical workings section, it was just a collection of vague and generic spells that lacked any depth or practical application. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for real guidance on Wiccan magical practices.
2. Sarah - 2 stars
I found "Wiccan magical workings for the winter solstice" to be a rather underwhelming read. While the book did contain some interesting information about the winter solstice and its cultural significance, it lacked depth and substance when it came to actual magical workings. The spells and rituals provided were simplistic and lacked the complexity that I was hoping for. Additionally, I found the writing style to be somewhat dry and uninspiring. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied with this book and would not recommend it to serious practitioners of Wiccan magic.
3. Alex - 1 star
I regret purchasing "Wiccan magical workings for the winter solstice". The book promised to provide a comprehensive guide to conducting magical rituals, but instead, it was filled with generic and superficial information. The author barely touched on the actual magical workings and instead chose to focus on historical aspects of the winter solstice. The spells that were provided lacked any real substance and were nothing more than common practices that could be found in any beginner's guide to Wicca. I was looking for something more advanced and in-depth, and this book failed to deliver. Save your money and look for a more substantial resource on Wiccan magic.
4. Emily - 2 stars
"Wiccan magical workings for the winter solstice" left me feeling underwhelmed and disappointed. Although the book touched upon the history and importance of the winter solstice, it lacked practical guidance on conducting magical rituals during this time. The spells and rituals provided were basic and lacked creativity. I was hoping for a more comprehensive and inspiring approach to Wiccan magic, but this book fell short. I would suggest looking for other resources that provide more in-depth knowledge and practical techniques for those seeking to celebrate and harness the energy of the winter solstice.