Good Morning!
This is the Summer Solstice or Midsummer, celebrated on June 20th(this year) or 21st. It is the summer solstice at its peak. Symbolically, this day represents solar power and strength and is celebrated when the sun reaches its zenith.
Celtic lore suggests, historically, it is the time to celebrate the Sun God at his highest point. This is the longest day of the year, light and life are abundant. On this night's eve, it was believed the "faery folk" are most active and visible by their actions.
As the solstice sun rises on its day of greatest power to kiss the landscape, it draws up with it the power of nature and its most fruitful tool of herbs, standing stones and crystals. The Holly King retakes the rulership of the seasons from the Oak King at this time. During this time of the Wheel of the Year, the God is now middle aged, and the Goddess remains at his side. The summer solstice is celebrated all over the world. Here is the solstice represented in symbolism:
When: June 20th or June 21st
Season: Summer Solstice
Represents: Peak of Power, Fire, Full Potential, Culmination
Virtues: Self Power
Symbols: Fairies, Fire, Sun, Wheel
Gemstone: Fairy Quartz Carnelian Chalcopyrite, Fluorite Labradorite, Moonstone, rainbow obsidian, Sunstone
Color: Green, Orange, Yellow
Essential Oils: Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Thyme
Remedies: Bee Pollen, Bilberry, Calendula Flower, Burdock Root, Calendula Flower, Catnip, Chamomile, Chamomile Flower, Eye Bright, Echinacea Purpurea, Elder Flower, False Unicorn Root, Fennel Seed, Fenugreek Seed, Goldenseal, Lemon Balm. Oatstraw, Red Raspberry Leaf, White Willow Bark
Flowers: Black-Eyed Susan, Butterfly Bush, Coneflower, Garden Phlox, Lavender, Moonbeam Coreopsis, Russian Sage, Salvia, Shasta Daisy, Speedwell, Stella de Oro, Yarrow
Element: Fire
Direction: South
Life Event: Self Empowerment, Strength
Lunar: Moon of Horses or Strawberry Moon
Body Healing: Physical Activity
Mind Healing: The Power of Happiness
Spirit Healing: Sacred Spirit
Litha Meditation: Color Healing
Andrew Pacholyk MS L.Ac
http://www.peacefulmind.com/celtic_healing.htmTherapies for healing
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