# Ep 41 Beyond Consumerism: Reclaiming the Myth & Magic of Winter Solstice

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Podcast: [The Reclamation Hour Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-reclamation-hour-podcast-7144991)
Published: 2025-12-22T19:26:41+00:00
Episode link: https://thereclamationhour.podbean.com/e/ep-41-beyond-consumerism-reclaiming-the-myth-magic-of-winter-solstice/
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## Resource

In this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we talk about the various traditions, lessons, and myths that surround the winter solstice. If you’re craving intentionality, ritual, and rest this season, this conversation will help you reconnect with your inner child, your ancestral roots, and the sacred feminine rhythms of winter. What We Talk About: The various meanings and lessons of Winter Solstice and celebrating the return of the light Why Christmas season traditions often have spooky, folkloric origins How capitalism hijacked the holidays, especially for women and caregivers Saturnalia, Roman feasts, and ancient rites of excess and reversal The role of psychedelics and feasting in old solstice rituals How nature and seasons shaped ancestral celebrations The burden of emotional labor in modern holiday prep Reclaiming rest as a ritual and a birthright — not something to earn Tips for navigating family dynamics and setting boundaries Why inner child work is essential for healing the holidays How to bring more intention and magic into your winter season Resource’s Mentioned: The next evolution of The Temple is here. Mystic Rising, is where this stops being something you hear and becomes something you live. A space made for this moment in time, where we can go even deeper in the work, and even deeper into the mysteries. Use the code RECLAMATION for $20 off your first month: https://www.themysticinthewoods.com/mysticrising Connect with Kate: Instagram: @themysticinthewoodsYouTube: @themysticinthewoodsFind all her current offerings here. Connect with Alexandra:Instagram: @theserpentinewitchFind all her current offerings here.

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