The days are fading, Yule is just around the corner, and experts say this weekend is the perfect time to pop the question.
Wedding expert Chris Bajda of Groomsday tells The Post, “This time of year has always been special for couples. But there is one date that is especially significant for those planning to propose.”
Our man is talking about the winter solstice. Arriving on Saturday, December 21, the solstice offers a heady mix of ancient tradition, potent poetry and the fresh energy of possibility.
Badja notes that the symmetry of December 21 – or 12.21 – is a beautiful reflection of two lovers looking to wrap it up by getting legally married.
During the winter solstice, the Earth’s tilt is farther from the sun, resulting in the least amount of daylight and the sun appearing at its lowest position in the sky. Low sun, high luck, shoot your shot.
Fun fact: The word solstice means “the sun stands still,” as that’s what appears to happen from our perspective on Earth. Pro tip for a proposal – consider leading with “As the sun stands still, I ask you to be my wife/husband//simply/partner for the rest of my days.”
In a double boon for romantic hopefuls, the winter solstice marks the height of darkness; from here on, we are marching into the bright light and fertile fields of spring, my babies.
Badja shared: “It’s the shortest day and longest night of the year, but also the turning point where the days start to grow again. Traditionally, it is seen as a powerful time of transformation – the perfect symbolic backdrop for couples beginning their engagement journey.”
Human beings have observed the winter solstice since ancient times, celebrating it with all kinds of revelry, bonfires, blood sacrifices and feverish feasts.
The time of peak darkness has encouraged humanity to gather among loved ones and celebrate rebirth and the return to light.
When couples get down on one knee on this day, they have the opportunity to add their story to the fabric of the story.
Badja shared: “When you choose this date to propose, you are weaving your love story into an ancient tradition of marking new chapters as the year turns toward the light. Couples who choose the winter solstice often find that it becomes a significant part of their story. Every year, when the shortest day comes, they have a beautiful memory of when their journey together as a married couple began.”
Looking short and coming out on top, we like to see that.
Add to the mix that the winter solstice kicks off the start of Capricorn season. As an earth sign ruled by Saturn, the planet of the long game, there’s perhaps no better time to make a commitment built to stand on solid ground.
And for lazy lovers, Badja says the charged energy of the solstice does most of the romantic heavy lifting.
“The best thing about a winter solstice proposal is how the season does half the work for you,” revealed Bajda. “You have this backdrop of early evening darkness that’s perfect for fairy lights and candles. Maybe you plan it for that wonderful golden hour as the sun sets on the shortest day, or wait until the stars come out for a midnight moment under the winter sky.”
Bonus: you’ll always remember your anniversary as the day the sun rises again in the sky baby, “This date becomes a personal tradition, giving them a unique way to celebrate their engagement and creating a lasting memory they can look forward to looking forward to it year after year.”
Good luck there. May the answer be yes, and your diamonds be bloodless.
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