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Cocreate a meaningful roadmap for the coming year through the ancient pagan winter solstice ritual in 13 Sacred Nights Oracle (a 52-card deck and guidebook). By tuning in to the magic of deep winter, this 13-day practice beginning on December 24 connects you with nature's wisdom to reset intentions and receive divine guidance for the year ahead.

A richly illustrated 52-card deck and guidebook, 13 Sacred Nights Oracle is a powerful tool designed for those seeking a deeper, more intentional holiday tradition. Based on ancient pagan wisdom, this deck invites users to reclaim the true magic of the season and cocreate a roadmap for the year ahead with divine guidance from the world of Spirit.

Beginning on December 24, each of the following 13 sacred nights corresponds to a month in the coming year—apart from the first night which encompasses the entire year to come—offering a unique opportunity in celebration of the winter solstice. Featuring 26 animal cards, 13 herb cards, and 13 crystal cards, this 13-day practice encourages you to align with the rhythms of nature, reflect inward, and set meaningful intentions to be carried into your future.

Perfect for daily, weekly, or monthly use, 13 Sacred Nights Oracle is a consistent, transformative guide for spiritual growth and renewal.

About The Author

Photograph by Joselyn Sky

Lara J. Day is the author of the 13 Sacred Nights Oracle and creator of Neurogenic Qigong. Her unique healing method interweaves Chinese energy medicine with tension and trauma releasing neurogenic tremor work. She has been teaching energy arts since 2003 and is unspeakably grateful for her teachers, for the practices themselves and for the chance to view this absurd and perfectly magnificent life from the energetic perspective. Learn more at https://www.larajday.com/.

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Raves and Reviews

“The wisdom and depth of many years of good practice shine through in this beautiful work. Lara’s 13 Sacred Nights Oracle offers us a profound way to touch into the sacredness of the dark nights of winter. A beautiful ritual with the potential to transform your life.”

Robert Peng, Qigong Master and author of The Master Key

“Lara has given individuals and families a beautiful way to enter into the holy days and nights. When we connect with the rhythms of the seasons, we invite light into our lives. Thus, we make way for miracles.”

Claudia Mclaren Lainson, Therapeutic Educator and frequent contributor to The Journal for Star Wisdom

“Lara’s 13 Sacred Nights practice really is life changing! Amidst the typical western hustle and bustle during the holiday season, it’s so good to slow down, get quiet, get present. and focus on planting the seeds for a beautiful year to come.”

Alec Zeck, host of The Way Forward podcast

“I can’t speak more highly of Lara J. Day’s 13 Holy Nights! It has been a life changing practice my family and I look forward to each holiday season, to go inward and await all the magic that transpires from its guidance. It’s a new, yet old tradition, that is reemerging in a very important time period. I see it catching fire in the years to come; finding its way into more people’s lives, to bring back more meaning, more connection and guidance for the new year, rather than the programming of cyclical consumerism. Lara has such a beautiful way with words that speak directly, yet gracefully to the reader, and the artwork is so whimsical, the images are unforgettable!”

Erin Walker, cofounder of The Juice Ranch

“Lara’s 13 Sacred Nights Oracle is truly amazing. The artwork is stunning but also the messages that go with each image are deep and meaningful. I’ve been drawing from the deck and always appreciate the wisdom that comes from the cards I’ve drawn. Lara has a wonderful way of writing/weaving in mystery and legend with the wisdom of the ages.”

Rosemary Gladstar, master herbalist, author of 12 books, and director of The Science and Art of Herbalism

“If you want a new approach (to the holiday season), if you want to slip into the cadence of Mother Nature and the womb of winter and embrace it all differently… don’t miss out on this. The 13 Sacred Nights Oracle helps you map out a new way and your new year! It all starts 12/21 on the solstice… Don’t get lost in the shuffle. And God only knows, that if 2020 needs anything it’s a calm, intentional close!”

– Best Self Media

“In the frenetic world we now live in, I know of no practice more effective for centering yourself and coming back into rhythm with the seasons and deepening your connection with your soul than Lara J. Day's 13 Sacred Nights practice. Lara is a true master and she exemplifies her teachings beautifully!”

Paul Chek, host of Spirit Gym podcast, author/coauthor of 11 books including
How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy, and founder of CHEK Institute

“Lara’s 13 Sacred Nights Oracle completely changed my relationship to the holidays and unleashed within me the creative power of the Winter Solstice! The beautiful artwork and deeply inspiring wisdom of the cards shift attention away from the stressful, frenetic consumerism of the season and instead steer the mind and heart toward inner reflection, setting of intentions, and personal connection with the Divine. Drawing the cards over 13 Sacred Nights is something my daughter and I look forward to doing every December and we both love to see the magic reveal itself as the new year unfolds in line with the cards’ wisdom and guidance. What a gift this deck is for those of us wanting to get back into alignment with the rhythm of nature and true spirit of the holidays!”

Kelly Noonan Gores, author/director of Heal documentary and host of Heal with Kelly podcast

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