December is a month to close out the calendar year in preparation for stepping into the new. With every end there is a new beginning and this is the perfect time to tap into your Higher Self and visualize how you’ll move in the New Year—now is the time to begin radiating in this energy!
Throughout the month of December, continue to pour gratitude onto others, gifting as you will, pacing yourself, periodically checking in with your stress levels, and don’t forget to celebrate all that you’ve accomplished throughout the previous 11 months.
This is also a great time to let go of all that no longer serves you in order to create space for everything that’s coming in and headed your way. Set new annual goals to accomplish ahead and embody the energy as though you’ve already accomplished those goals. The time starts now as we walk out of 2024 and leap right into 2025!
WINTER SOLSTICE 2024
Saturday, December 21st at 1:14am Pacific Time
Take this time to create a Winter Solstice Ritual or Year-End Ceremony to close out another calendar year; here are some ideas:
✨Meditate to call in your word or phrase for 2025, once selected create some word art and get creative, art is a beautiful healing outlet!
✨Burn Rosemary in remembrance of those who have transitioned this year, as well as to acknowledge all that no longer serves you and to celebrate moving beyond.
✨Create new affirmation statements for your self mantra. Use for daily repetitive journaling and record your voice, repeating those statements, for empowering listening to help you embody, own, and align with the energy of those statements!
✨Write yourself a love letter, dated December 2025, celebrating all the accomplishments you have achieved throughout the coming year.
(For example, I’m at the tail end of completing my book, so this year’s letter for me will be filled with congratulations for penning my memoir and signing my first publishing deal.)
✨Give yourself a great big HUG and pour gratitude into YOU for making it through yet another year of growth along your journey.
These are only suggestions, have fun with it and make it your own!
WORDS OF WISDOM
FROM OUR FOUNDING MOTHER
DIVINELY SAH’RAH
Speak Life: Power, Peace, Purpose & Protection
by Sah’Rah Ma’at Bey
“Speak life into your dreams, for in each word lies the power to create, the peace to heal, the purpose to guide, and the protection to shield."
In every moment, you hold the power to shape your reality. Choose words of life, for they hold the strength to uplift and transform. Speak life into your dreams, your relationships, and your heart, for your words create your world.
May peace be the foundation of your every step. In stillness, find clarity. In trust, find peace. Let go of the noise and embrace the quiet strength within.
Live with purpose, for when you align your heart with what truly matters, your path becomes clear and your impact profound. Each day is a chance to fulfill your higher calling.
And may you be shielded by protection—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Trust that you are always supported, always guided, and always loved.
Remember, life is a gift, and gratitude is the key to unlocking its fullest potential. "I’m so grateful" is not just a phrase—it’s a way of being. It invites more blessings into your life and radiates positivity to all who encounter it.
Speak life, choose peace, live with purpose, and trust in your protection. You are more powerful than you know.
PRACTITIONER SPOTLIGHT:
NIKIA D.A. ASAHNII
“PRIESTESS OF THE SACRED SMOKE”
Meet Nikia, one of our two-year Rites of Passage initiates. This year, at our Crowning Retreat to close out another 12-week Rites of Passage journey, our Founding Mother, Divinely Sah’Rah, named Nikia the “Priestess of the Sacred Smoke,” asking her to cleanse the space and keep the smoke flowing during ceremony. Nikia has been upholding this new role ever since, during our bi-weekly ceremonies and in-person gatherings.
Known on IG as The Lock Doctor, @thelockdoctorpdx, Nikia works out of the Influential Grooming Lounge on MLK, near Fremont. She is working to align her spiritual practice and soul purpose with her business, and it is a pleasure and honor to witness her unfolding gifts and talents along our collective journey.
Keep an eye out and connect with our Sistar Nikia, a.k.a. “Priestess of the Sacred Smoke,” because great things are on the horizons!
UPCOMING HEALING EVENTS:
Tuesday, the 3rd & 17th—LOL bi-weekly ceremonies for LOL practitioners and initiates who have gone through the Rites of Passage. For more information on how to join Ladies of the Light, please email ladiesofthelight9@gmail.com
Wednesday, the 4th—Restoring Our Heart: Sacred Grief Circle by Nneka Denise. This is a time for collective mourning as we celebrate our loved ones who have transitioned and honor where we are at along the life-after-loss journey. Every 1st Wed. at the New Wellness Center at 6pm. Registration required:
Friday, the 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th—Forest Bathing with Miranda. Fully immerse yourself in the tranquility of the forest along a slow, mindful walk designed to enhance your connection with the natural world. Register with the link below:
Mama G’s offerings at the New Wellness Center:
Friday, the 13th—Sacred Drum Circle
Sunday, the 15th—Storytime with G
Wednesday, the 18th—Vibrational Sound Bath
Sunday, the 29th—Silent Tea Ceremony
For more information and to register, please email GTeofield@gmail.com
LOL Practitioners Around Town:
We’ve been on a serious move throughout the last few weeks. Check out a few highlights.
November 11th—Graciela “the Sage” Teofiled, a.k.a. Mama G was a panelist at the Upper Left Ladies mini summit for entrepreneurs:
She also held a break-out session, “Ask an Elder:”
November 15th—Miranda led a Forest Bathing session around Forest Park, where we took our time grounding and connecting with Mother Nature along a quiet stroll through the Forest. We inhaled deep breaths of fresh air and soaked in the energizing spirit of Pachamama.
Setting our intentions and carrying notepads along the way, we were invited to jot down rhythmic thoughts and sentiments along the way, which was everything to this poet’s heart. Sistar Sah’Rah even penned a compelling poem to sum up the healing adventure quite beautifully!!!
November 16th—Sistar Nneka represented the Firmina Foundation and her commitment to community wellness at their 4th Annual African Fashion Show PDX, and Ladies of the Light were in the building!
Sistar Sah’Rah hosted a table in the Marketplace, inviting Mama G & Miranda along for the collective experience and so all could sell their merchandise and services:
Sistar Nikia rocked the runway as one of this year’s models and she showed out in full glow:
Sistar Nneka presented on stage, representing Ladies of the Light as the Development Director within the Firmina Foundation’s Leadership Team:
Lastly, our Ladies of the Light Collective was even visible within the foundation’s Silent Auction, as we donated a Private Retreat. The auction is still live throughout the month of December, and our goal is to repair the damage to our school in Tengua, Mozambique caused by tropical storm, Cyclone
Freddy, last year. So place your bid, donate, and share as you feel called:
November 20th—Ladies of the Light participated in A-List’s Women Supporting Women 2025 Calendar, representing Women In Medicine for the month of September! As soon as we receive the purchase link, we will gladly share on the platform, so stay tuned! In the meantime, enjoy a little sneak peek:
November 22nd—we were at it again at the Pan African “One Africa” Gala and this time Sistars Sah’Rah, Nneka, and little sis Athena rocked the runway:
November 23rd—We were humbly honored to accept a request to speak at a celebration of life for our community brother and now, forever Ancestor, who lived his life in full artistic expression. Ladies of the Light closed the star-studded ceremony with an ancestral prayer, blessing of the remains, vibrational sound bath, and held space for the family and friends with comforting words. It was truly an honor to be there for and support Momma Gail by leading the communal offering as we encourage all to…
SAY HIS NAME: RASHAD
Rest in love beautiful soul. We are truly grateful to be connected with you and to have supported and continue to support your momma, one of our beloved elders through this transition. You are loved. Thank you for showing up throughout this life just as authentically expressive as you knew how to be. Your celebration of life was a true testament to how you lived, who you were, and how you inspired the artistry in others. It was an absolute honor to witness and be a part of your day!
Love your Sistars,
Nneka, Sah’Rah & Mama G
CLOSING REMARKS:
As Sistar Sah’Rah shared, speak life in all you say and do, lean into your power, peace, purpose, and protection as you move through this final month of 2024 and prepare for all the magic in 2025—it all starts NOW! Every ending presents a brand new beginning.
Be well and make sure to celebrate the changing of the seasons with a Winter Solstice ceremony to honor your Self Care Journey.
Enjoy the journey and be well.
Love & Light,
Nneka Denise—LOL editor, guide, and Madrina
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