From darkness, lead me to light.

The longest night of the year is here, and we're meeting it the way witches always have: together, in the dark, with fire in our hands.

For thousands of years, people have gathered on the winter solstice to keep vigil through the longest night and call the sun back home. The Celts honored the Cailleach, the old woman of winter who rules the dark half of the year. In Persia, families stay up all night on Yalda, eating pomegranates and reading poetry as an oracle. Everywhere, the message is the same: the dark is not the end. It's where the light is born.

High Solstice is our sacred cannabis ritual for this turning point: a night to gather in community, slow all the way down, honor what the dark has taught you, and call the light back in.

What to expect

• THC solstice drinks, served by candlelight

• A release ritual for what you're leaving in the dark

• Oracle guidance for the new solar year

• Deep rest in the dark, wrapped in blankets

• The return of the light: we chant back the light with the ancient Sanskrit prayer Asato mā sad gamaya, tamaso mā jyotir gamaya, "from darkness, lead me to light," as flame passes from hand to hand until the whole room is glowing

And when the night is over, you'll bring the light home with you.

Who it's for

Anyone who wants to mark the solstice with intention. Come as you are. No ritual or meditation experience needed.

Good to know

• 21+ only. Please bring a valid ID.

• Wear something cozy.

• Please plan a safe ride home.

• No yoga mat needed.

• Space is limited, and our last ritual sold out.

Friday, December 18 · 7–9pm · Dancing Dogs Yoga

$60 members / $75 non-members

Guided by Shelley Carroll.

Add Saturday's Make Your Own Mala workshop and save with the Solstice Weekend Bundle: both events for $145 members / $180 non-members.