The 13 Wishes Ritual: A Magical Rauhnacht Ritual for the New Year

On December 21st, the day of the solstice, is the ideal time to perform a special ritual to prepare for the Rauhnächte to prepare – the 13th Wish Ritual.
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December 21st – the day of the solstice

The Rauhnächte, those mysterious twelve nights between Christmas and Epiphany, are a time of transition, inner contemplation and winter peace. For several years now I have been dealing with the Rauhnächten and the healing power of winter. On December 21st, the day of the solstice, is the ideal time to perform a special ritual to prepare for the Rauhnächte to prepare – the 13 wishes ritual.

What is the 13 Wishes Ritual?

The ritual is based on the idea of ​​writing down 13 heartfelt wishes for the coming year. These wishes are written on individual pieces of paper, folded and collected in a bowl. During the twelve Rauhnächte Then every evening a wish is burned without reading it first. This letting go symbolizes trust - in life, the universe or one's own inner strength. The ashes of the banished pieces of paper can be buried in the earth so that the fulfillment of the wishes can grow.

The 13th wish, however, remains. It is not given to the fire, but read consciously. It shows the one wish that we can actively take care of ourselves.

The Instructions for the Ritual of the 13 Wishes

  1. Preparation
    • Find a quiet moment, ideally on the evening of December 24th.
    • Light a candle and create an atmospheric setting that encourages reflection and inspiration.
  2. Write down your wishes
    • Write 13 wishes on individual pieces of paper. Let your heart guide you – be honest and authentic.
    • Fold the pieces of paper and place them in a bowl or container.
  3. The daily ritual
    • Start on the first Rauhnacht (December 24th) and make one wish every evening.
    • Burn it mindfully in a fireproof bowl or fireplace and symbolically hand it over to the universe.
  4. The 13th Wish
    • Am Endeder Rauhnächte (5 January) one wish remains.
    • Read this final wish out loud. It is your personal mission – the wish that you can take care of yourself with devotion.

Spiritual Meaning of the Ritual of 13 Wishes

The 13 Wishes ritual can be a fun way to become a lovely New Year's routine. It teaches you to let go and trust, but also to take responsibility for your own dreams and intentions. While the first twelve wishes are handed over to the universe, so to speak, the 13th wish reminds us that we are active designers of our lives.

Tips for a deeper experience

  • Incense and music: Use fragrant herbs such as sage or lavender and soothing sounds to enhance the atmosphere. More on the subject of incense and the right incense can be found here.
  • Keep a dream diary: The Rauhnächte are considered a time of prophetic dreams. Write down your dreams, they could give clues about your wishes or the coming year.
  • Meditation: Before burning a piece of paper, connect with your inner self to feel gratitude and trust.

The Ritual of 13 Wishes

The  13 wishes Ritual is a wonderful way to begin the new year with clarity, magic, and a deep connection to one's desires. It reminds us that life is about both dedication and initiative.

Try it in the coming Rauhnächten out – maybe the 13th wish will bring exactly the fulfillment you long for.

Here I have two of my other articles on the topic Rauhnächte linked:

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