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Seeing the First Sunrise Makes Each Year Feel Special

Waking up early and standing out in the cold may not seem like self-care, but to me, it is.

Jessica Hurtault —

Dec 31, 2021

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a robust altar with candles, crystals, and intentions for the new year

first person

Forgiving Myself as the One and Only New Year’s Resolution

I’m letting the dust of others’ expectations begin to settle, leaving room to see that I am not to blame for the hurt and harm I’ve dealt with. This year,…

Taneasha —

Dec 29, 2021

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gorgeous tarot spread on a wood table, includes a notebook and pen, a tarot deck, multiple crystals, and three pulled cards: six of bells, death, and eight of vials

astrology, tarot & witchcraft

Simple, Quiet, Personal: An End of Year Tarot Ritual for Forgiveness

I want to invite you to a ritual that’s just for you: one of reflection, illumination, and ultimately, forgiveness.

meg —

Dec 24, 2021

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three hand drawn matches stand side by side, slowly burning out

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Love Letter to a Terrible Year

I mourn the losses. I celebrate the wins. I offer the future a chance, even if I don’t entirely believe in it.

A. Andrews —

Dec 21, 2021

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original art, line drawings with paint, depicting two women, one with a short yellow blonde bob and one with short dark hair, each surrounded by images of things that represent their personality. the border is pink and green, same as the other holiday content.

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Finding Love in the Year of the Ox

On New Year’s Eve when the clock strikes midnight, the glimmering thoughts that slip across my mind are usually all variations on the same question: who have you been loved…

Katie Alafdal —

Dec 16, 2021

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person stands at the end of a dock, looking out into the foggy nothingness of a lake

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Grief Is a Promise

The unthinkable can and will happen, but sorrow and loss are only splinters of what we can handle. The ritual is in the remembering.

SC Dillon —

Dec 14, 2021

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illustration where a young child hugs herself

holigays

Ground Yourself With a Five Step Ritual To Take Care of Your Inner Child

By convening with our inner-children as adults, we’re able to establish new holiday traditions to meet our own needs.

Saif Arbee —

Dec 13, 2021

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I Listen to Christmas Music 24/7 This Time of Year and You Can Too

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, aka time to play Christmas music literally at all hours. Be warned.

Jada Fulcher —

Dec 10, 2021

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birds eye view of a plate of home cooked food contributed by the author

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On Reconciliation, Reconnection, and Acceptance

Spending time in the kitchen and learning how to cook the comfort food of my childhood has helped me connect to my mother in ways I never expected.

Eman Ezekiel —

Dec 8, 2021

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Say Hello to RITUALS, an Autostraddle End of Year Miniseries

The eight writers who contributed to this miniseries will share all sorts of rituals: rituals for love, rituals for grief, rituals for forgiveness, rituals for inner peace. My wish is…

Vanessa —

Dec 6, 2021