The winter solstice, also called the brumal solstice, occurs when either pole of the Earth reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. This occurrence happens twice yearly. This year, the winter solstice occurs today on 12/21/21! In numerology, the repetition of the numbers 1221 is believed to carry out the message that: You are not alone and that now is an optimal time to stay active and focused in life. Overcoming any challenges that you are currently facing and achieving a desirable outcome is dependent on your willingness, optimism, and positivity.
At Joy Envisioned, we believe the solstices are pivotal moments within the year for energy renewal and dedication towards introspection and intention-setting. Offer today as an ideal time to hone into your inner -self and to honor your needs, emotions, and desires. Here are some of my tips to celebrate today’s winter solstice and to set your intentions for the upcoming New Year!
Vision Board
What better way to set your intentions for the new year than creating it visually? My personal favorite way to create a vision board is through Pinterest. Pinterest makes it easy to edit and update your board digitally – but if you’re an arts and crafts kind of person– feel free to take your vision board to the canvas! Another great way to create a vision board is to create a digital collage that you can set as your phone wallpaper background. This way, you can be reminded daily of your goals every time you open up your phone! I’d recommend creating your collage on phone apps such as Canva or Adobe Spark.
When creating a vision board, I first like to sit and reflect on all that I’ve already accomplished within the past year. I give gratitude to the past and begin to visualize my hopes and desires for the future. I make sure to keep it real to myself; I begin by mentally mapping out all that I believe I can attain within the year with just enough room to dream even bigger. This is my board for 2022! I’ve made sure to include goals I have for my health, fitness, for school, my occupation, and quotes which resonated with me to keep me reminded & motivated! Once I’m finished, I look at my finished board as a whole. Finally, I can start to get excited for a great year ahead of me.
Journal
Don’t wait until New Year to set your goals and intentions! If you begin before January 1st, the pressure of starting on New Year’s Day diminishes. I set an intention to commit myself to a daily exercise routine, and I began right after Thanksgiving! I knew this was a big goal of mine for 2022 and starting early helped me ease right into the new year - no pressure! Journaling your goals and intentions is crucial. It might seem silly or meaningless but writing your thoughts down is essential in the manifestation process! Write down a list of bad habits you want to let go of. Write down quotes that keep you motivated. Write down your goals, and a short plan on how to accomplish them. A new year is a great time to start fresh – so, grab a new journal and make your first page all about your goals and intentions. Set them early and revisit them monthly as you navigate through the new year. Make sure to keep yourself accountable and on track with your dreams.
Sound-Healing Meditation
Set and seal your intention with a calming sound-healing session. Whether you have a Sound Bowl at home or would like to play Solfeggio Healing Frequencies from Youtube. It is a great time to meditate to the sounds of music that resonate with the level of healing you desire. Below are some Solfeggio Frequencies that you can find on Youtube with their associated meaning. When starting your sound meditation session, choose a frequency to play for the duration of your meditation time. These sounds work to elevate your concentration during the session. I find it very easy to slip into a meditative trance when incorporating sound to my session.
174 Hz relieves pain and stress
285 Hz heals tissues and organs
396 Hz liberates you from fear and guilt
417 Hz facilitates change
528 Hz for transformation and DNA repair
639 Hz reconnects you with your relationships
741 Hz helps provide solutions and self-expression
852 Hz brings you back to a spiritual order
963 HZ creates room for oneness and unity.
Here’s a video of us playing a frosted crystal bowl in the note “F” – this note is great for Heart Chakra healing. Send us feedback if this sound resonated with you!
Happy Winter Solstice!
Stay Positive and Warm