As Yule concludes, we give thanks for the light reborn and honor the Mother who nurtures us through the darkest nights. She is the source of life, the bringer of renewal, and the guardian of the cycles that sustain us.
Setting the Space
Find a quiet space to sit and connect with the moment. Close your eyes, take a deep breath in, and exhale slowly.
"Análaigh go domhain agus lig don tsíocháin tú a líonadh."
(Breathe deeply and let peace fill you.)
Feel the gentle embrace of the earth, grounding you, steadying you.
Invocation
Call upon the Mother:
"A Mháthair na Beatha, beannaigh sinn le do ghrá agus do shíocháin."
(Mother of Life, bless us with your love and peace.)
Feel her presence as a warm, nurturing energy, surrounding and supporting you.
Meditative Reflection
Yule is a celebration of endings and beginnings, a reminder that all life is held within the Mother’s embrace. Reflect on the gifts this season has brought you—the lessons learned, the light rekindled, and the hope that carries you forward.
Whisper to yourself:
"Táim buíoch as an tsolas agus an saol a thugann an Mháthair dúinn."
(I am grateful for the light and life the Mother gives us.)
What blessings has the Mother bestowed upon you this year? Hold them gently in your heart, acknowledging their presence and power.
Guided Visualization
Imagine standing in a sacred grove, gleann naofa, under a starry sky. In the center of the grove is a great tree, crann na beatha (the tree of life), its roots deep in the earth, its branches reaching toward the heavens.
At the base of the tree stands the Mother, radiant and serene. She holds a chalice of light, corn solais. As she offers it to you, you feel her blessings flow into your being—strength, love, and the promise of growth.
Drink deeply from the chalice in your mind’s eye. Let this light fill every part of you, nurturing your soul and preparing you for the year ahead.
Whisper:
"Tá mé beannaithe ag grá na Máthar agus ag an tsolas nua."
(I am blessed by the Mother’s love and the new light.)
Closing Blessing
As Yule ends, carry the blessings of the Mother with you. Trust in her cycles of life, death, and rebirth, knowing that her care is eternal.
"Go raibh grá na Máthar mar réalta i do chroí."
(May the Mother’s love be a star in your heart.)
Open your eyes and take a deep breath. Feel grounded, loved, and ready to walk into the new year with her blessings.
"Beannachtaí Yule agus grá na Máthar leat i gcónaí."
(Blessings of Yule and the Mother’s love with you always.)