Your Journey through the Twelve Nights of Christmas
The Rauhnächte from 24 December to 4 January are considered a special threshold period. Each day is assigned to a month of the coming year and carries its own quality. You can use these days to collect yourself, let go of the old, and consciously enter the new year.
Daily Ritual
Take 10 - 20 minutes each morning or evening to connect with the theme of the day. This short ritual is sufficient to find stillness and mindfully shape the day. Here's what your personal Rauhnächte ritual could look like:
- Find a quiet place, preferably at the same time of day.
- Light a candle, listen to calm music, and prepare a cup of tea.
- Choose the appropriate incense for the day and enjoy the fragrance.
- Meditate briefly or breathe ten times calmly and consciously into your belly. Be aware of your breath.
- Take a journal or notebook and write down everything that moves you: thoughts, dreams, topics, feelings. Be honest but loving with yourself. It's not about perfection, but about mindfulness, connection, and trusting your intuition. This ritual can help you sharpen your inner compass.
Assignment of Fragrances and Months for Each Day of the Rauhnächte
| Date | Month | Impulse | Affirmation | Fragrance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 December | January | Gratitude | I appreciate the small and big things in my life. | Forest |
| 25 December | February | Peace | I am carried by my inner light and find strength in stillness. | Cinnamon |
| 26 December | March | Reflection | Reflection helps me see my goals more clearly. | Myrrh |
| 27 December | April | Letting Go | Letting go opens space for something new in my life. | Sage |
| 28 December | May | New Beginning | New beginnings bring fresh energy and opportunities. | Lavender |
| 29 December | June | Intuition | I follow my inner compass. | Rosemary |
| 30 December | July | Healing | Healing is my natural state. | Eucalyptus |
| 31 December | August | Transformation | I let go of old patterns and welcome new possibilities. | Frankincense |
| 01 January | September | Visions | I follow my visions with trust and determination. | Bergamot |
| 02 January | October | Clarity | Clarity helps me make wise decisions. | Peppermint |
| 03 January | November | Protection | I am in a safe and protected space. | Palo Santo |
| 04 January | December | Wisdom | I learn and grow through every experience. | Sandalwood |
