Summer Solstice
This
important event in nature which occurs around the 21st of December in the Southern Hemisphere
marks the passing of the longest day and the shortest night of the year. From
the summer solstice onwards the nights
will become longer and the days
shorter still being of unequal length however, until the Autumn Equinox,
when night and day will be of equal length. After the Equinox the nights become
longer and the days shorter, bringing the phase of Darkness, Rest, and Sleep
into full manifestation. The Summer Solstice heralds the beginning of the cycle.
It
heralds the phase when the Light of analytical reasoning can rest for a while to
allow the deeper aspirations and feelings of Self to come to the fore. It is the
phase of Rest, Sleep, and Darkness, when the pace of outer activity decreases.
It is the time for reflection, introspection, and contemplation. It is the time
when our thoughts are turned inwards to contemplate the big questions of
existence – who we are, what we are doing here, and what our personal
obligations and aims in life might be. This is the time to examine our goals,
our aspirations and our intentions, and clarify the understanding of our purpose
in life.
To
help you celebrate the Summer Solstice we give you the following traditional
Celtic blessing. Read it while sitting quietly and mentally attune with its
thoughts.
Deep peace of the running waves to you,
Deep peace of the flowing air to you,
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you,
Deep peace of the shining stars to you,
Deep peace of the gentle night to you,
Moon and stars pour out their healing light to you
Deep peace to you
Deep peace to you
