The four seasons give us different periods of the year that affect our lives in significant ways.
The way we interact with others, plan our daily affairs, and choose what to wear all change, just as the weather changes around us.
This year, the summer solstice arrived today on June 21, 2022 at 5:14 am.
The equinoxes and solstices are extremely important points in the year. While some people may think that they are only based on nature, it is always important that we as a species do not deviate from nature: we coexist together with the Earth, the weather, the plants, the animals and the stars above.
The equinoxes and solstices represent the beginning of a new season. The spring and fall equinoxes mark turning points in the year, while the summer and winter solstices represent the longest and shortest days of the year. When a solstice arrives, the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point relative to our celestial equator. The celestial equator Land it is the imaginary circle that reflects our real equator. Solstice means “the Sun stands still” because this is what appears to happen during a solstice from our perspective on Earth.
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In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice always heralds the arrival of the warmest months of the year. This is because, at this time, the Sun appears to have stopped at the northernmost point of the equator, also known as the Tropic of Cancer. After this time, the Sun will slowly begin its southward journey once more. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year with the shortest night. The summer solstice always occurs on June 20, 21 or 22. In the future, the days will gradually become shorter.
Throughout time, our ancestors honored the Sun. At the summer solstice, people around the world created festivals and celebrations that focused on living in abundance and extravagance, and coming together as a community. Ancient civilizations, like those that created stonehenge or the pyramids of Egypt, also used these milestones to commemorate the Sun’s journey through the sky. Midsummer or Midsommar festivals were commonly attended in Europe, and are still celebrated to this day.
Regardless of your spiritual beliefs or practices, the summer solstice provides you with an opportunity to embrace completion, achievement, and victory. It is the climax of a growth cycle. We can stand in the light, share what we have with the world, and honor who and what we are. It is important to embrace authenticity, trust and enlightenment.
When it comes to astrology, the summer solstice always marks the beginning of the season of cancer. At this time of year, we turn inward to understand who we are, what we have built, and where we would like to go. We can use this energy to manifest our desires, especially those that come from the root of our soul and intuition. Cancer as a zodiac sign encourages us to build our homes and futures while honoring the journeys and people who have come before. By sharing what we have created with others, we can live together on solid ground as a tribe and family.
What is the meaning of the summer solstice in life and spirituality?