Happy Summer Solstice

The Summer Solstice celebrated on June 21st is the longest day of the year and honours the sun at its peak, bringing abundant light and warmth, celebrating life and growth. Perhaps try meditating with some yellow crystals such as tiger's eye or citrine, which represent the solar plexus chakra, linked to abundance and personal growth.

Here's a little video of sunlight on water at Flordon - enjoy the flow of life!

The Significance of the Summer Solstice

For thousands of years, the Summer Solstice has been a time of festivity and gratitude. Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, who built the Great Sphinx to align with the sun's rays, and the Celts, who held bonfires to celebrate fertility and growth, would gather in reverence of the sun. These rituals often included communal feasts and dances, aiming to ensure a fruitful harvest for the coming months.

Sunflowers blooming brightly under the summer sun at Caistor St Edmund

The solstice serves as a time to appreciate nature's splendor while also reflecting on personal growth and renewal.

Reflect on how sunlight fosters growth and warmth in your life. Engaging in activities like gardening and spending quality time with loved ones helps strengthen our connection to nature's cycles.

Embracing the Spirit of Summer

As the Summer Solstice approaches, take a moment to assess transitions within your life. The sun’s strength encourages growth in nature and within us. It is an excellent time to set clear intentions for the future and embrace joy, creativity, and abundance.

The Summer Solstice is a celebration of light, nature, and renewal. It invites us to enjoy the sun's warmth and acknowledge the longest day of the year. With each solstice, we are reminded of the cycles that shape our existence, which presents a chance to welcome those rhythms with open hearts and minds. Happy Summer Solstice!