First Snow Rituals

If you live in a place where it snows, the season’s first snow is an important event. It signifies that autumn has come to an end and the cold winter is now upon us. By now we should have cleaned and cleansed ourselves and our space and be ready to spend the winter resting, meditating, going inward and self reflecting. This is the time to start planting the seeds of the “fruits” you will reap the rewards of in spring and summer.

Snow falling is such a wondrous event and to see it for the first time for the season is truly magical. There are a few things you can do to embrace the moment.

Go For a Walk
Take a walk in nature. When dressing for the walk, wear warm clothes but you still want to feel the chill of the air. Embrace the coldness. If it has been a heavy snow, observe the silence. Tune in to how the Earth is resting. Feel the peaceful energy. Near the end of your walk, place your hands in the snow and connect to the energies.

Cleanse Your Crystals
Find some clean and pure snow and place it in a container. Select your crystals that are related to either the element of water or divination and inward reflection. Place them on top of the snow and leave them in a place where they can cleanse. Note that some crystals are not meant to come in to contact with water. Leave them out of this ritual.

Snow Bath
Collect some of the first snow and run yourself a bath. Feel free to add some essential oils to the water. Once the bath is full sprinkle the snow into the water, watching it melt feel the energies combine. Now enjoy the essence of winter as you relax in your bath