3 to 4 January · October
Rauhnacht 10: October, Courage
October brings golden light and a certain boldness, and the tenth night is about courage. Not the dramatic movie kind. The everyday kind: saying no politely, asking for what you need, starting before you feel ready.
Think of something you have been putting off because it feels a little scary. Chances are the fear is bigger than the task. Nebu, who once wore his crown to a very formal gathering and left it crooked on purpose, recommends starting with the smallest possible step.
🕯️ Tonight’s ritual
Name one thing you would do if you were ten percent braver. Write it at the top of a page, then write the tiniest first step underneath. Put that step in your calendar for this week.
✍️ Question for your notebook
What would I do next year if I trusted myself a little more?
All twelve nights
1. · 25 to 26 DecemberSetting the toneJanuary2. · 26 to 27 DecemberHome and rootsFebruary3. · 27 to 28 DecemberYour daily rhythmMarch4. · 28 to 29 DecemberCuriosity and learningApril5. · 29 to 30 DecemberJoy and playMay6. · 30 to 31 DecemberLetting goJune7. · 31 December to 1 JanuaryCrossing the thresholdJuly8. · 1 to 2 JanuaryFriends and communityAugust9. · 2 to 3 JanuaryWork and craftSeptember10. · 3 to 4 JanuaryCourageOctober11. · 4 to 5 JanuaryQuiet and gratitudeNovember12. · 5 to 6 JanuaryThe whole pictureDecember