Winter Equinox Workshop

From Spirit to Safety: A Journey Inward

As the wheel of the year turns and the longest night arrives, winter invites us into stillness, reflection and deep inner listening. This two-part immersive workshop brings together Tarot, elemental wisdom and embodied grounding to help you navigate the winter season with clarity, intention and inner stability.

Part One

Tarot for the Soul: The Spirit Suit and the Wisdom of Winter – with Nicola McIntosh

Winter is not a time for pushing forward — it is a time for listening.

In this intuitive and grounded session, Nicola McIntosh explores the Spirit Suit of the Celtic Spirit Tarot, revealing what Spirit asks of us during the winter months.

As nature slows and turns inward, so too are we invited to pause, reflect and reconnect with something deeper. Through the lens of the five elements — Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit — Nicola will guide you into a new way of understanding both Tarot and your own inner landscape.

In this session you will discover:

• What the Spirit Suit represents and how it differs from traditional Tarot
• How winter aligns with the element of Spirit and the unseen realms
• The deeper invitations of this season — rest, integration, truth and quiet transformation
• How to interpret Tarot through the five elements in a simple and accessible way
• A seasonal Tarot spread to receive guidance for your winter journey

You will leave with a clearer sense of what this winter is asking of you — and how to walk it with intention, rather than resistance.

Nicola McIntosh is an author, artist, herbalist and practitioner of Celtic Shamanism. Her work bridges Celtic wisdom, nature-based spirituality and modern life, guiding others to connect with Spirit in a grounded and meaningful way.

Website:
https://www.spiritstone.com.au

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Part 2

Winter Solstice Workshop: Journey to Meet Your Winter Ally – with Heather Leighton

As winter reaches its depth, it invites us into integration, introspection, and truth.

This is not a season of pushing forward.
It is a season of gathering wisdom, consolidating what you’ve lived through, and preparing the ground for what is to come.

Join Heather for a guided shamanic journey into the Lower World, where you will meet your Winter Ally — a spirit guide that will walk with you through this season of inward focus and support your transition into spring.

This ally reflects exactly where you are in your journey right now, offering insight, clarity, and energetic support as you deepen your intuition and reconnect with your inner landscape.

This is a deeply personal and experiential process, designed to meet you where you are.

What You’ll Receive

A clear understanding of what is asking to be integrated in your life right now
Guidance on how to deepen your intuition over the winter months
A personal ally to support your growth and inner work
A reset and renewed perspective on who you are and where you are in your journey
A grounded, safe space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect

About Heather

Heather Leighton is a spiritual mentor, speaker, and founder of The Ankara Academy.

With over a decade of experience, she has guided hundreds of individuals through spiritual awakening, identity shifts, and deep personal transformation. Her work blends shamanic practice, intuition development, and grounded frameworks to help people make sense of their inner experiences and move forward with clarity and self-trust.

Heather is the author of two books and creator of the Stalk Your Shadow Oracle Deck, a practical and powerful tool designed to help individuals explore unconscious patterns, reclaim personal power, and build deeper self-awareness. Her work bridges the gap between spiritual insight and real-world application, offering tools that are both profound and usable.

Website:
https://www.heathermayleighton.com/

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