What is Yule, and why has the Winter Solstice been honored across ancient Pagan and Northern European traditions for thousands of years?

In this deeply reflective episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, priestess, spiritual teacher, and intuitive guide Bertena explores the spiritual meaning of Yule, the significance of the Winter Solstice, and how this sacred turning point of the year invites rest, reflection, and renewal.

Yule marks the longest night and shortest day of the year, a powerful seasonal threshold where darkness reaches its peak and the return of the light quietly begins. Rather than rushing past winter’s stillness, ancient cultures honored the dark as sacred, fertile, and necessary—a time of womb-like gestation, inner work, and ancestral remembrance.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What Yule is and how it connects to ancient Pagan, Norse, and seasonal traditions

• The spiritual and symbolic meaning of the Winter Solstice

• Why rest, stillness, and slowing down are essential during winter

• How Yule aligns with intuition, the Divine Feminine, and inner transformation

• Simple daily Yule rituals you can practice to honor the season without overwhelm

• How to work with winter energy for reflection, nervous system regulation, and spiritual renewal

This episode is perfect for anyone seeking seasonal spiritual practices, Pagan or earth-based wisdom, winter rituals, or a deeper connection to the cycles of nature. Whether you’re new to Yule or returning to it as a sacred tradition, this lesson offers grounding guidance for honoring winter with intention, compassion, and reverence.

✨ Light a candle, slow your breath, and join us as we honor the ancient wisdom of Yule and the quiet return of the light.