Guide to the Rough Nights

The Roughnights are a special time between the years, traditionally lasting from December 24th to January 6th. These nights are considered magical and offer an opportunity for reflection, cleansing, and reorientation.

We explain how you can make use of the Roughnights for yourself.

The 12 Rough Nights | INSTRUCTIONS, preparation, history & more

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Preparation

Review and Cleansing:
Take time to reflect on the past year. What have you experienced, learned, and achieved?

Cleanse your home physically and energetically. Smudging with incense, sage, or myrrh can help with this.

Keep a Journal:
Get a special journal or notebook where you can write down your thoughts, dreams, and insights during the Roughnights.

Ritual Tools:
Make sure you have candles, incense, tarot or oracle cards, and other spiritual tools that are important to you ready.

You don't have to set off on your own during the Rough Nights

The Roughnights offer a unique opportunity for self-reflection and reorientation. However, this journey does not have to be taken alone. There are numerous wonderful experts and courses that can help you make the most of these magical nights.

With the support of experienced professionals, you can gain deeper insights and work more effectively on your personal goals and desires. Experts can help you better understand and apply the rituals and traditions of the Roughnights. They provide valuable guidance and inspiration, enriching and intensifying your journey through the Roughnights.

There are also many courses specifically designed for the Roughnights. These courses offer structured programs that guide you through each day and night. You gain access to meditations, guided rituals, and valuable tips on how to make the most of this special time. With the support of a course, you can ensure that you don't miss any important steps and that you can experience each night in its full depth.

Participating in a course or working with an expert also creates a community experience. You can connect with other participants, ask questions, and share your experiences. This fosters a sense of connection and helps you experience the Roughnights in a deeper, more communal way.

So, take advantage of the resources and support available to you. The journey through the Roughnights doesn't have to be lonely. With the right guidance, you can fully embrace the magic of these nights and start the new year empowered.

Rought night courses

Course / training
13 mag. Nights that make the invisible tangible
Rough nights course – The magic of the Rough Nights!

13 mag. Nights that make the invisible tangible

Rough nights course – The magic of the Rough Nights!
Course / training
Die Magie der Rauhnächte - Workshop in Basel
Die Magie der Rauhnächte - Workshop in Basel

Die Magie der Rauhnächte - Workshop in Basel

Die Magie der Rauhnächte - Workshop in Basel
Course / training
DIE MAGIE DER RAUHNÄCHTE
DIE MAGIE DER RAUHNÄCHTE

DIE MAGIE DER RAUHNÄCHTE

DIE MAGIE DER RAUHNÄCHTE
Course / training
DIE MAGIE DER RAUHNÄCHTE
DIE MAGIE DER RAUHNÄCHTE

DIE MAGIE DER RAUHNÄCHTE

DIE MAGIE DER RAUHNÄCHTE
Course / training
Wintersonnwende & Rauhnächte
Wintersonnwende & Rauhnächte

Wintersonnwende & Rauhnächte

Wintersonnwende & Rauhnächte
Course / training
The Twelve Holy Rough Nights 2024/25
From October 31, 2024 into the Rauhnachtszeit

The Twelve Holy Rough Nights 2024/25

From October 31, 2024 into the Rauhnachtszeit

Rough night Experts

Expert
Find your soul plan
Jennifer Zanker - Soulprojektorin

Find your soul plan

Jennifer Zanker - Soulprojektorin
Expert
Feng Shui Bliss
Feng Shui Bliss

Feng Shui Bliss

Feng Shui Bliss

Procedure of the Rough Nights

After the preparation, the actual course of the Roughnights begins. Each night has a specific theme and corresponding rituals that help you close the old year and welcome the new year with positive energies.

The 12 Rough Nights

Nights and their monthly assignments

1. Rough Night
Datum
24. / 25. December
Monat
2. Rough Night
Datum
25. / 26. December
Monat
Februrary
3. Rough Night
Datum
26. / 27. December
Monat
March
4. Rough Night
Datum
27. / 28. December
Monat
April
5. Rough Night
Datum
28. / 29. December
Monat
May
6. Rough Night
Datum
29. / 30. December
Monat
June
7. Rough Night
Datum
30. / 31. December
Monat
July
8. Rough Night
Datum
31. Dez. / 1. January
Monat
August
9. Rough Night
Datum
1. / 2. January
Monat
September
10. Rough Night
Datum
2. / 3. January
Monat
October
11. Rough Night
Datum
3. / 4. January
Monat
November
12. Rough Night
Datum
4. / 5. January
Monat
December

Can there be one perfect guide for the Roughnights?

The Roughnights are a time for contemplation, reflection, and reorientation, deeply rooted in tradition. Although the customs and rituals of these twelve nights are well-established, there are still numerous ways to approach them. A single, detailed guide can never fully encompass this diversity.

Each person brings their own experiences, needs, and questions into this special time. What works for one may not work for another. While the rituals and customs during the Roughnights remain unchanged, the approaches of experts and coaches vary in how they apply them in their courses. There is no universal method that applies to everyone equally.

The strength of the Roughnights lies precisely in their flexibility and the opportunity to focus on one's inner self. It is about finding a personal path that allows you to reflect on the past year and prepare for the coming year. Whether through meditation, journaling, or rituals—each expert will choose the approach that suits you best.

Furthermore, the Roughnights are a time for experimentation. Various approaches are tried out to find what works best for you. There are many wonderful resources, experts, and courses that can offer you support.

In the end, it is about making the Roughnights a enriching and meaningful experience for yourself. Let traditions guide you and find your own way. The true magic of the Roughnights unfolds when you approach this special time authentically and openly.

With the right guidance, you can harness the full potential of these nights and start the new year empowered. Therefore, take advantage of the resources and support available through our experts and courses.

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