By Dr Schavi M Ali | Source

On December 21st, 2025, at “10:03” AM (EST), the Winter Solstice begins which will be the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Ancient Astronomers referred to this as “The Sun Coming Out of Its Cave”.

In the Northern Hemisphere cold days with silvery snow and sparkling ice will grace many places, while in the Southern Hemisphere, summer temperatures and sunny days will occur. In either hemisphere — above or below the Equator — seasonal vibrations will shift and so will the energy within the human physical vessel.

It will be a time for all humanity to obtain deeper rest and to commune with Nature more avidly to receive its messages both on and off of Earth. Begin now to prepare for this sacred cosmic attunement.

If possible, obtain a new mala and “seed” it (This is the pronouncement of a mantra on each bead and the process is known as “Mantra Yoga”) with the mantra “AUM” which is the “Pranava” or “Cosmic Sound” that calls upon SOURCE and which is particularly healing and protective and which begins and ends many other mantras.

Its vibration will strengthen your auric field and all of your chakras — their cells, molecular structures, atoms, and subatomic particles. Therefore, your nervous system, lymphatic system, digestive system, reproductive system, cardio-vascular system, etc. can all be given a boost of strength and wellness.

It requires 40 days of successive chanting of the mantra in order for your mala to be properly “seeded” (empowered). However, it does begin to activate upon the first chanting.

When you obtain your mala, if is comprised of crystals or gemstones, gently wash it in warm soapy water; rinse it in cool water; and then dry it on a clean towel. If it is comprised of seeds or woods, cleanse it by moving it through incense for a few moments.

The cleansing process removes the vibrations of anyone else who may have touched the mala in the shop where you purchased it. After cleansing, place your mala where it can obtain sunshine for about an hour. This is the “charging” process.

If it is a cloudy day, keep the mala where it can receive some daylight — even if it is not bright — because our Sun is always shining — and even on the most cloudy day, our Sun delivers energy. You can also “charge” your mala all night in the brightness of a Full Moon.

After your mala is cleansed and “charged”, hold it between the palms of your hands and recite on it aloud seven times: “AUM RUTSIRA MANI PRAWA TAYA HUM” which translates as “Oh, Divine, please come forth like a thunderbolt and purify what is between my hands”. Then gently blow your breath onto it. SOURCE breathes through us, and thus, we are always breathing SOURCE energy or life force.

Next, beginning with the bead that is to the right of the “Guru” bead (at the center of the mala), recite the mantra on each bead. Do this by first chanting aloud, and then allow your voice to become softer and softer until you are chanting only silently. When you have gone around the entire mala (never touch the “Guru” bead) encircle the mala around your hands, and pray from your heart for your needs and desires.

After your prayer session is over, recite the mantra once more aloud, and then touch the “Guru” bead to your third eye. This represents SOURCE giving you a blessing. Some people imagine their physical “Guru” blessing them. However, SOURCE is the greatest “Guru”.

Now, your mala is ready for you to wear each day.

Periodically, anoint each bead with sacred oil such as Sandalwood. This keeps it not only shining but also keeps its vibration thriving, and the scent of the oil is also calming for you as you smell it during the day. Further, you can place your mala next to your bed as you are sleeping at night so that its energy will work for you then as well.

Other spiritual tools for preparation for the new season are essential oils, bath salts, holy texts, herbs, homeopathic remedies, and a good vitamin/mineral supplement. Of course, always keep organic food and water on-hand.

You may also want to consider purchasing emergency food that is available from reputable shops or on-line that has a shelf life of 26 to 28 years that is based upon the food that is prepared for Astronauts as far as both nutrition and packaging. Do not use it unless there is a true emergency that requires sheltering in-place.

Hopefully, as more of humanity elevates to higher states of consciousness, no emergency will occur. However, as has been discussed in earlier teachings, at the end of one era and the beginning of a new one, there have always seemed to be global events that have challenged the collective.

These can be weather related such as massive earthquakes, enormous volcanic eruptions, and serious storms as extreme cleansing mechanisms. These cleansings are usually necessary because of mankind’s dire actions politically, sociologically, and more that affect the entire planet, and the “records” of such events must be removed from the Earth in order for the planet to be rid of disharmony.

Most of humanity would be surprised to know that in “Golden Ages” there were no dangerous weather patterns. The entire Earth was warm with beautiful thriving plant life, and everyone was loving and kind. This is not a fairy tale. It is an era known from the Sanskrit language as “SATTVA YUGA” — “Age of Peace” also known as “Age of Purity”.

It is one of four eras whereby in each one, a larger percentage of humanity obtains righteousness and greater intellect and spiritual understanding. Articles about the eras have been written previously. Search back through them for details.

Each season is a special time with its various atmospheric conditions. Let us prepare to welcome the 2025 Winter Solstice and understand its messages.