OURACLE

    Shōgatsu (Japanese New Year)

    The first shrine visit — hatsumōde

    Tradition
    Shinto
    Next observed
    January 1, 1970

    What It Is

    January 1 — the beginning of the year. Bells are rung 108 times to purify the 108 defilements. First shrine visit, first sunrise, first dream all carry oracular weight.

    How to Observe It

    Watch the first sunrise if you can. What you feel and dream today is a seed of the year.

    Ask your own question

    Readings, sound healing and the sacred calendar await in the Ouracle sanctuary. Free for 14 days.

    Open the sacred calendar