A person who follows ancestral and season rhythms recognises that midwinter is not the time to make new resolutions. The true “new year” around the Spring Equinox, aligns with the natural cycles of renewal, growth and rebirth. The switch to the Gregorian calendar in 1582 disconnects us from the natural rhythms of life. Winter is a time of rest and reflection. Starting a new year in the midst of winter when the natural world is in a state of quiet does not align with the energetic burst of vitality that comes with spring. (Source: Alia Koger)