Pagan Ritual Dance Party #33: Winter Solstice

Celebrate the turning of the Solar Tide as we honor Sunna (Sol), goddess of the Sun and the Divine Feminine Light that nourishes the realm. 🌞 WINTER SOLSTICE • THE RETURNING LIGHT 🌲🔥 More info at https://anchorthelight.org/prdp Step into a consecrated container of ritual, music, sacred dance, and the celebration of the Returning Light. Pagan Ritual Dance Party #33 — The Final PRDP of 2026! 📅 Friday, December 18, 2026 🕡 6:30PM–4:20AM 📍 Boulder, Colorado DRUMSPYDER · Magikally Delicious · Techno Thor · Luminary Gardens · Julian Ocean 🔊 Featuring DARSHAN DANCE COMPANY and special guest FREYA ASWYNN, joining us live from Spain for private Rune Readings! 🔮 🌞 WINTER SOLSTICE • THE RETURNING LIGHT As the wheel of the year turns toward the longest night, we gather to honor the Winter Solstice — the sacred turning point when the Sun begins its journey back toward the fullness of Summer. For our ancestors, the Sun was more than a source of warmth and illumination. It was life itself — the great celestial force upon which the rhythms of nature, the fertility of the Earth, and the survival of the community depended. In the Norse tradition, Sól is the radiant Sun Goddess, driving her chariot across the heavens, pursued by the wolf Sköll. And though the darkness deepens, the Light is never extinguished. At Winter Solstice, we honor the great turning — the renewal of the solar cycle, the endurance of life through the darkness, and the eternal interplay of Light and Shadow. We will gather in sacred circle to honor Sól, the Gods and Goddesses, the Ancestors, and the natural forces that sustain life. Following the Anchor the Light meditation and field generation, we will unite our intentions, anchor the Light of our Divine Selves, and welcome the Returning Sun. As the old year draws to a close, we give thanks for its blessings, its lessons, and the wisdom gained along the way. May the Light we cultivate within ourselves illuminate the world around us. Til árs ok friðar! 🍻 For a good year and peace! 🔊 FEATURING DRUMSPYDER We are honored to welcome DRUMSPYDER back to Boulder for our final Pagan Ritual Dance Party of the year! Blending the ancient pulse of hand percussion with contemporary electronic production, Drumspyder creates an unmistakable fusion of tribal rhythms, organic textures, psychedelic bass, and global dance traditions. His music draws inspiration from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean percussion, Celtic traditions, and the timeless rhythms of communal dance — weaving ancient and modern sounds into an immersive musical journey. From hypnotic grooves and intricate percussion to powerful, driving bass, Drumspyder brings the kind of music that speaks directly to the body, inviting movement, connection, and ecstatic celebration. A fitting soundtrack for the turning of the solar year! 🎵 https://soundcloud.com/drumspyder 🎭 DARSHAN DANCE COMPANY We are delighted to welcome Darshan Dance Company to our Winter Solstice celebration! Bringing expressive movement, theatrical artistry, and the transformative power of sacred dance, Darshan will help embody the spirit of the season as we gather to celebrate the Returning Light. ∞ RHYTHM OF THE EVENING 🕡 6:30PM — DOORS OPEN Enter the sacred gathering space, connect with community, and prepare for an evening of ritual, music, movement, and celebration. Explore the gathering, meet old friends and new, and settle into the energy of the night. 🌞 WINTER SOLSTICE RITUAL & CEREMONY Led by Gothi Ubbe MacLean of Anchor the Light. We will gather in sacred circle to honor the turning of the Sun, give thanks to the Ancestors, and celebrate the renewal of Light. Through the Anchor the Light meditation and field generation, we will anchor our Divine Light, honor the Gods and Goddesses, and unite our intentions for the coming solar cycle. The ceremony will conclude with a traditional Mead Ceremony and communal toast. 🍻 And then we dance. The ceremony opens the door. The dance carries you through. 🎶 MUSIC THROUGH THE NIGHT An extraordinary gathering of mythical bass, tribal rhythms, psychedelic soundscapes, and ecstatic dance! DRUMSPYDER ⚡ 🎵 https://soundcloud.com/drumspyder MAGIKALLY DELICIOUS 🎵 https://soundcloud.com/magikally-delicious TECHNO THOR 🎵 https://soundcloud.com/thormmadj LUMINARY GARDENS 🎵 https://soundcloud.com/luminarygardens JULIAN OCEAN 🎵 https://soundcloud.com/julian-ocean-1 Music and dancing continue until 4:20AM! Individual performance times to be announced. 🔮 SPECIAL GUEST — FREYA ASWYNN Legendary author, Runemaster, and priestess of Wodan Freya Aswynn joins us live from Spain via video chat for private 1:1 Rune Readings. A rare opportunity to receive guidance from one of the most influential figures in contemporary Northern European spiritual traditions. 🎟️ Limited readings available as a ticket add-on. 🎭 COSTUMES WELCOMED! Light Elves, fairies, witches, wizards, Gods & Goddesses, Vikings, Valkyries, woodland spirits, and magickal creatures! Come adorned in the spirit of Winter Solstice — silver, gold, white, deep winter blues, solar imagery, and the sacred colors of the Returning Light. Costumes are welcomed but not required! 🌲 THE FINAL PAGAN RITUAL DANCE PARTY OF 2026 As we bring another year of Pagan Ritual Dance Parties to a close, we invite you to gather with us in gratitude, celebration, and sacred community. Come honor the Sun. Honor the Ancestors. Honor the Light within. Bring your friends, your good intentions, and your dancing feet! 🌞 WINTER SOLSTICE — DECEMBER 18, 2026 📍 Boulder, Colorado 🕡 6:30PM–4:20AM 🎟️ Tickets and more information: https://anchorthelight.org/prdp First-timers welcome · Come in good spirit. Hail the Returning Light! Til árs ok friðar! Skál! 🍻🔥