On the fourth morning after the Winter Solstice, the Sun rises slightly to the right and begins its journey back toward the Summer Solstice. It is this moment, after the pause on the horizon, that our distant ancestors celebrated: the Sun was seen as reborn, and a new cycle had begun

We’re stepping into the busiest stretch of the year. Do you sense it building?
Work projects must be completed before Christmas. Social plans crowd the calendar. If these weeks ahead stir more trepidation than excitement, read on