Winter Solstice 2017

You are invited to our annual Winter Solstice celebration during the longest night of the year as we embrace our shadows in love. We will facilitate this sacred and safe space for you to explore your deepest intentions and bring them to the forefront. We will journey through the darkness and spark our lights together as we prepare for 2018. Bring something to share in our open mic hour, food for the potluck, and presents for the elemental gift exchange. The Sanctuary of Love (chill area) will be open upstairs after 10pm. We await your Divine presence & presents with us. ☆*•.¸SOLSTICE SCHEDULE¸.•*☆ 6-7pm: Doors Open 7-8pm: Potluck 8-9pm: Candle Circle Ritual Astrology of the Solstice by Celestial Divinity Solstice Meditation by John Sacelli 9:30pm: Elemental Gifting Exchange 10-11pm: Live Music/Open Mic 11-12am: DJZ (Dancelebration) 12-1am: Bead Cycler (Downtempo Jams) ☆*•.¸THINGS TO BRING¸.•*☆ *Present(s) for the Elemental Gift Exchange *Potluck Delectables & Organic Delights *Sacred items to charge on CommUnity Altar *Winter donations for those less fortunate (pipeline warriors/water protectors) ☆*•.¸ELEMENTAL GIFT EXCHANGE.•*☆ Bring a wrapped gift (new or used) for our elemental gift exchange. Come with your gift wrapped and if you’d like to meet who chooses your gift, include your name (or a clue) to who you are. Ribbons will be provided to signify what “element” your gift represents. Be creative! Silliness is welcome! Crystals can be given for all any of the elements based on the properties of the crystal. Pictures or paintings are great gifts too! * Earth = grounding, percussion (ex: grounding crystals, socks, food, clothing) * Air = inspiration, new beginnings (ex: incense, feathers, poetry, fan) * Fire = passion, transformation, purifying (ex: candles, something spicy, sexy) * Water = emotions, flowing, healing (ex: essential oils, ocean friends, cup) * Spirit = connection to Divine, all encompassing (ex: crystals, deities, stars) ☆*•.¸INTENTIONAL EYES¸.•*☆ * I Ask First & Proceed with Permission * I create experiences through love & compassion * I listen & trust my own feelings * I create healthy boundaries for myself * I respect the boundaries of others * I know what my Enthusiastic YES is * I honor the Divinity in each person including myself * I maintain a sober atmosphere of high vibrations * I participate through Infinite Love & Gratitude ☆*•.¸LOCATION & DETAIL.•*☆ The Emerald Palace, 3303 S Emerald Avenue Bridgeport, ChiKaGo All Ages // 6pm till 1am Opening Candle Ritual 8pm $10-$15 Love Offerings Kids 12 and under invited for free 17 and under welcome with parent ☆*•.¸(*•.¸★¸.•*´)¸.•*☆ ~ :Upcoming Events: ~ Wed, Dec 20: Rouge - Holiday in Hawaii Luau Party www.facebook.com/events/144100309686701 Sun, Dec 31: Burning Bowl Ceremony (10:15am) www.facebook.com/events/1992842014304686 Sat, Jan 6: Cuddle Up Day Celebration/Cuddle Marathon www.facebook.com/events/2043780865905846 Sat, Jan 13: Ecstatic Dance at Shambhala www.facebook.com/events/1951606518434375 Sun, Jan 14: Nonviolent Communication with Jane www.facebook.com/events/406318786467633 Sun, Jan 14: Leah, Adam & Abud: Songs About Home www.facebook.com/events/141415809912723 Sat, Feb 3: Winter Tribal Stomp www.facebook.com/events/704442396427380 Sat, Feb 17: BWB Winter Ball www.facebook.com/events/134172377369833