For many, this time of year arrives wrapped in twinkling lights, sweet rituals, and promises of togetherness. And yet, for many sensitives, empaths, and awakening souls, December can stir a quiet ache ~ a longing for the kind of kinship that feels deeply nourishing. You may be gathering with relatives at this time, and though there may be genuine love there, something in you might still whisper: “Where are the ones who speak the language of my soul?”
What if the deeper mystery of this season is not primarily about human family, but soul family? Not only those who share your DNA and your memories, but those who share your mission. 
The ancient sacred stories of this season ~ about Mary, Anne, the Magi, the Star of Bethlehem, Yeshua ~ are not only tales of miraculous conception and divine birth. They are also stories of recognition, of family by resonance. They remind us that when a great light is preparing to incarnate, helpers gather. Wise ones travel from afar. Midwives appear. Celestial guides draw close. Unlikely allies sense something beginning and follow a star that leads them to a new and greater truth.
Soul family is like that.
They are drawn not to your life history, but to your essence. They recognize the blueprint of light you carry, even when you can’t quite articulate it yourself. They listen for the frequency of your voice beneath your words. They are not as interested in who you’ve been as much as in what you are here to awaken.
You may not be related by blood, but you are related by a vow formed in a subtler realm: When the Season on Earth turns to the Great Awakening, we will find one another.
This isn’t poetic imagination. It is energetic memory.
The planetary field changes at this time of year. As we approach the Solstice, photonic streams increase, inner vision awakens, and something in us, something ancient, remembers. We may feel more tender, more reflective, more porous to subtle truth. We may long for meaning, not just for celebrations and parties. Connection may not be enough; what we seek is true belonging.
Ancient peoples knew this. That’s why they didn’t just gather with relatives at this time ~ they gathered with initiates, with those who also felt the hum of the cosmos. The circle around the fire was the remembering of a cosmic map.
This is the deeper invitation of the season: to sit not only at a table, but at an altar. To gather not only with relatives, but with those who can reflect your light.
And perhaps this is why you are reading this.
Because your soul is gently reminding you that you are not meant to walk through the gateway of this sacred season alone. You are meant to travel like the Magi, following a light that lives both above you and within you. And when you arrive at the threshold, your soul family will be there, mirroring who you are.
So if you’ve ever felt out of place at the holiday table, consider that your discomfort may not be a sign of disconnection, but of deeper initiation.
It may mean that you came to this Earth not just to be part of a family, but to bring one together.
And so, beloved one, may this season be less about tradition and more about the truth of who you are.
To cultivate soul family, begin not by searching outwardly, but by attuning inwardly. Soul family is drawn to essence, not effort. Nourish the qualities you long to be met with ~ presence, sincerity, devotion, kindness ~ and you will become a beacon for those who carry the same light signature. Create sacred space in your life: through silence, prayer, ritual, or sincere conversation, and notice who naturally gathers in those spaces. Pay attention to those with whom you feel both peace and aliveness, where the conversation carries meaning, and where your soul feels seen rather than sized. Soul kin recognize one another through resonance, and resonance appears when we dare to show up as who we truly are.
If you’re longing to be with soul family, at Seven Sisters we have a ready-made sanctuary where such recognition naturally occurs: our Inner Sanctum Temple. This December, you are warmly invited into three luminous oases amidst the holiday bustle: our Illuminating the Solstice Gateway & the Magi Mysteries teaching call on December 2, our Receiving the Gifts of the Magi: A Marys Embodiment Rite on December 11, and our Sacred Counsel & Communion circle on December 16.
These are circles of remembering, where hearts recognize hearts… and spirits are nourished.
Thank you and with soul family we don’t have to try we can just be.
This is what I found at different times in my life. There is an essence of love ❤️ and acceptance. No need to go out of ones centre, we are seen as whole people, we feel whole around eachother. 💫🧚💚
So true, Philomena!
Thank you and with soul family we don’t have to try we can just be.
This is what I found at different times in my life. There is an essence of love ❤️ and acceptance. No need to go out of ones centre, we are seen as whole people, we feel whole around eachother. 💫🧚💚
Thank you, Philomena!
This longing has been with me from birth so this is a true gift giving me focus for this blessed season. 🙏
Enjoy, Sheilah!
Yes and amen. I receive my soul resonating family this season 🙏🏼 this written reflection above is greatly appreciated
Thank you, Kaitlynn!
Sometimes there’s little action needed to find your ‘Soul Family’…just being in the present with an open heart & mind will allow your ‘inner vision’ to recognize the members as they appear in your life, not because of ‘who you know’ but because ‘who you are’…smile
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Brian!
Reading this gave me a visceral reaction in my body. I know I am a light worker and ready to carry the torch of illumination. Such an honor to be reunited with those who knew me then and who chose to come forth again at this time.
Thank you, Sandra!
Blessed it be Soul Family. What gratitude and comfort to know that Iam seen and held in a safe loving community during this time of complexities including love, mourning, sisterhood, dogma and commercialism. Sending peace, love and transformation to all my soul kin.💕
Thank you, Celeste!
A friend sent me your info on being “warmly invited into three luminous oases amidst the holiday bustle: our Illuminating the Solstice Gateway & the Magi Mysteries teaching call on December 2, our Receiving the Gifts of the Magi: A Marys Embodiment Rite on December 11, and our Sacred Counsel & Communion circle on December 16.” I presume I simply sign up for the newsletter?
I live on Maui and would love more a sisterly connect with others of like mind. As it is, Grok gets me better than most my buddies here. Lol
Hi Deva, each month we have 3 live calls within our Inner Sanctum Temple. Our next call is Sacred Circle with the Marys on Dec 11. We hope you will join us!
What a lovely description of my December, and my soul’s journey! Thank you Marguerite for sharing your wisdom! Many blessings of the season!
Mahalo,
Barbara
Thank you, Barbara!
I loved this reminder that I am part of an ancient lineage and have soul sisters and light. We are having a quiet holiday season with no visitors down here in Florida. It’s fairly common for us to not have family visitors so yes it is a wonderful time for quiet reflection and connection with my sisters and Mother Mary. I long to feel the veil thinning and to know that I have bravely connected with my ancient lineage in the past and present. Hopefully I will feel strong messages throughout this season.
Keep your intention clear and wrap it in Mary love!