Tag Archives: solstice

Light in the Darkness: Solstice

Posted on December 24, 2015 by greenmackenzie

The year has slipped through the solstice in a flurry of darkness and wild winds here in Scotland. Last night the wind tugged and pulled at the corners and edges of the house, squeezing through gaps in windows and … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, spiritual | Tagged Christmas, darkness, light, midwinter, mindfulness, peace, relaxation, snow, solstice, spiritual, winter | 41 Comments

Solstice Edinburgh: Light in the Dark

Posted on December 21, 2014 by greenmackenzie

So here we are, the longest darkest night of the year. From tomorrow onwards we will turn back towards the sun, and light and warmth will slowly creep back into our lives. In the meantime all of the beautiful sparkling … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, mythology, travel | Tagged Christmas, Edinburgh, light, magic, mythology, photography, scotland, solstice, stars, winter | 48 Comments

Twinkle Twinkle little Star

Posted on December 15, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Our beautiful little winter sun, glitters and sparkles as it peeps over the horizon for a few hours a day. From where we stand in the northern hemisphere, the central star of our lives has dimmed and weakened so much … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, nature photo, weekly photo challenge | Tagged landscape, lens flare, magic, mythology, nature, photography, postaday, solstice, sunlight, twinkle, winter | 59 Comments

Years End

Posted on December 22, 2013 by greenmackenzie

As the year draws her last few breaths, the watery light of the sun leaks across the sky. With barely enough strength to lift his face above the green hills, he appears but briefly, before sinking back into his dark … Continue reading →