Summer Solstice celebrates
the sun at the peak of its power. Both the sun (male energy) and the moon
(female energy) are waxing, or increasing, now. June 21st marks the
longest day and shortest night of the year, in the Northern hemisphere (for our
friends Down Under, it's the reverse). It's a stillpoint. A time to reflect. A
potent moment to set your intention, because the manifestation momentum is
strong.
The day goes by many
names: All-Couples Day, Feast of Epona, Gathering Day, Midsummer, Litha,
Vestalia. In ancient times, June was a popular marriage month, since summer
offered a window between the sowing and reaping seasons. The June full moon was
considered the best time to harvest honey from the hives, and newlyweds were
fed honey during the wedding feast to encourage love and fertility. The
tradition lives on in our modern post-nuptial getaway, the honeymoon.
How might we translate our
ancestors' emphasis on love and union at Solstice to our lives today? In other
words, how can we best live this light? READ MORE
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