The Solstice Yearbook
A Year of Rituals, Festivals and Ancient Magic for Modern Life
Published on 2. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-4463-1638-2 (ISBN)
Description
Celebrate the power and majesty of the sun with The Solstice Yearbook.
The sun powers all life on earth and as we travel through a year its strength grows and diminishes, creating our seasons and impacting our moods and energies. The Solstice Yearbook shows us how to understand and follow the cycles of the sun in order to align our own bodies and minds with nature's rhythm.
Drawing on ancient traditions, folklore, and rituals this seasonal guidebook is packed with ideas for celebrating the Solar year, from midnight Solstice rituals to Midwinter fires and Equinox rebalancing tips.
* Embrace the power and mystery of the Winter Solstice.
* Mark the awakening of the Spring Equinox, as warmth returns and nature blossoms.
* Celebrate the joy and magical energy of the Summer Solstice.
* Retreat into the cosiness of the Fall Equinox as the nights begin to draw in.
Each chapter offers a chance to learn something new, from seasonal rituals and recipes to ancient folklore. Together we will delve into the mythology and stories of each festival, looking at how these dates have been celebrated for centuries, as well as seeing what they can teach us about the way we live today. There are 10 ways to celebrate each season, along with practical crafts that embody the spirit of the solstices.
The sun powers all life on earth and as we travel through a year its strength grows and diminishes, creating our seasons and impacting our moods and energies. The Solstice Yearbook shows us how to understand and follow the cycles of the sun in order to align our own bodies and minds with nature's rhythm.
Drawing on ancient traditions, folklore, and rituals this seasonal guidebook is packed with ideas for celebrating the Solar year, from midnight Solstice rituals to Midwinter fires and Equinox rebalancing tips.
* Embrace the power and mystery of the Winter Solstice.
* Mark the awakening of the Spring Equinox, as warmth returns and nature blossoms.
* Celebrate the joy and magical energy of the Summer Solstice.
* Retreat into the cosiness of the Fall Equinox as the nights begin to draw in.
Each chapter offers a chance to learn something new, from seasonal rituals and recipes to ancient folklore. Together we will delve into the mythology and stories of each festival, looking at how these dates have been celebrated for centuries, as well as seeing what they can teach us about the way we live today. There are 10 ways to celebrate each season, along with practical crafts that embody the spirit of the solstices.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
David & Charles
Illustrations
280 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 193 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
445 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4463-1638-2 (9781446316382)
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Victoria Harrison is a homes and lifestyle writer and the author of two non-fiction lifestyle books, Rewild Your Home, and Happy by Design. She is also the author of the popular Substack Seasonal Living with Victoria Harrison where she writes regularly on all aspects of living in tune with the natural world and has a loyal and active community of readers and subscribers.