The longest night, depths of darkness, held in the arms of the Goddess.

A moment in the blackness to feel Her love before a spark of flame, calling back the light, opening the window on the otherworld. Mother of Stars.

And then my Golden Lady lights the seven directions, blesses and fills the space with Her presence.

I welcome the Divine Mothers;

Mother of Stars, Mother of Day, Mother Earth, All-Mother, Mother who welcomes us home in the end.

I welcome the Ancient Mothers, and the Ones Who Came Before;

We walk in their footsteps, their bones built ours, their choices shaped our world. Our Ancestors of blood and spirit.

I welcome the Sol, standing still in the sky for a moment, ready to begin her return.

The wheel turns, the chariot rides, the Mothers watch over us all.