THE BIRTH OF THE SUN KING THE RETURN OF LIGHT

When we look at the ancient and wise world, we see that the year is divided into two main periods: winter and summer. During these periods, the skies open, clear, and become visible, signifying the opening of the gates to the divine realm. These two seasonal transitions symbolize the entry and exit points to and from the material world from the northern and southern centers. They represent the wheel of life, which in a sense is akin to the Zodiac, the wheel of fate. Observing these transitions, we find them to be symbols of death and rebirth.

The longest night is the final night of death, and the following day marks the time of resurrection—the return of light, of the sun, to the earth. The seed lying dormant in the soil awakens, and life begins anew. This period has been celebrated ceremonially in nearly every culture throughout recorded history. These rituals, transformed over time, have persisted to this day, adapted to various beliefs and regions. In the Northern Hemisphere, this period spans December and January.

For the Celts, this ceremony was called Yule and later passed on to the Anglo-Saxons. During this time, the “Great Mother” transforms into the “Supreme Mother,” giving birth to the Sun King during the winter solstice on December 21–22, the longest night and shortest day of the year. From this point on, the days grow longer and brighter.

In Sweden, a similar ceremony is held on December 13. Among the Persians, a similar celebration takes place on December 25, where the Great Mother gives birth to the Sun King. Roman mythology also includes such celebrations, marked by fires lit to celebrate the birth of the Sun King. Among the Tundra Turks, a comparable celebration appears as the Nardugan Festival, honoring the return of light and the coming solstice, symbolizing the new year. This involves decorating a pine tree.

In ancient Greece, the Lanaia Festival in January celebrates death and rebirth, as well as the return of abundance and fertility. In Bulgaria, the Surva Festival involves wearing masks and costumes to celebrate the new year, bringing health and prosperity.

During these times, people recognized the world and universe as feminine, working with goddesses. Later, monotheistic religions arrived, changing the dynamics. Only one goddess remained Mary, who became caught in the struggles and conflicts of these religions.

Even today, Mary is the “Great Mother” who gives birth to the “Sun King” during this time of the year. While the story has shifted, she also represents a grieving mother who has lost her son, embodying unconditional love. Yet, she is truly the mother of the sun and light, which vanish and are reborn, symbolizing death and rebirth and turning the wheel of life.

This enduring presence of the Great Mother shows she will never disappear, as she cannot—because the universe and earth are wombs; they are feminine and maternal. The Great Mother, who has survived to this day and will never be lost, gives birth to the Sun King during this sacred time. With this blessed birth, the gates of heaven open, and the higher, stronger energy of the universe descends upon the earth.

May this period bring blessings, health, abundance, and prosperity to all of humanity. And I hope that during this time, women discover and unveil the goddess within themselves. May they remember they are not beings constantly observed, judged for their appearances, or merely providers of service or childbearing machines—but radiant lights, creative beings, and human individuals.

I also hope that men see women not as intimidating or distant figures to control, but as mothers who gave them life, companions who share their beds, sisters, and closest friends. May both women and men escape the prisons of gender and sexuality they have constructed in their minds, learning to embrace one another. May they approach each other heart to heart and wrap one another in love.

Somnur vdK

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