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A Shamanic Celebration of Summer Solstice
Posted on 7 June, 2017 at 9:52 |
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The word “solstice” comes
from the latin words sol (sun) and sistere (stand still) because on June 21, the sun appears
to stand still before it reverses direction and begins its decent back into the
southern sky. The Summer Solstice is the first day of summer in the Northern
Hemisphere and the longest day of the year. The sun is at its peak, the highest
point in the sky. The rays of the sun are the clearest and warmest for this
longest day, and shortest night. Celebrations of the Summer Solstice
vary across the globe and from culture to culture. In some cultures, it is also
known as “Midsummer’s Night” and celebrations begin with twilight. In others
the Summer Solstice starts with sunrise and continue well into the night of the
21 June. Countries such as Alaska, Iceland and the Nordics are
blessed with continuous sunshine after enduring long months of darkness and
here the festivities may continue for several days! In Shamanic practice
the Summer Solstice is one of the most sacred days of the year. At this time
the Sun and Earth align in such a way as to support all growing things to come
into their completeness. This is the time of year when we gather together
and celebrate all that we have accomplished and all that been bestowed upon us.
This is a time to laugh and share with our friends. This is a time of passion
and energy, openness and joy. Avebury
Circle by @SamCannonArt www.samcannonart.co.uk Shamanic Summer Solstice
celebrations honour the energy of the day and focus on the themes of
fulfilment, enlightenment, abundance, sharing, and the joy of living on this
beautiful Earth and are full of Shamanic journeying, story telling, dancing
& singing, together with sharing food with welcome friends. Summer Solstice allows us to absorb
beneficent power and strength from the Earth and Sun into our minds, bodies,
hearts and souls - just as are the plants, animals and other beings drawing
power and strength during this time. Celebrating with a Shamanic circle we can
intentionally send back to the universe an abundance of spirit, love and of
nourishment; just some of the energy and blessings that we are always
receiving. This is a time to share what we are grateful for in our lives
appreciating that the experience of abundance and gratitude is universal. If you don’t usually celebrate the
summer solstice, why not give it a try this year? We have a Summer Solstice
Celebration at The Clophill Centre, Shefford Road, Clophill, Beds. MK45 4BT on June 21 starting at
7.30 p.m. For more details or bookings see our Facebook page here, or contact
Melanie at [email protected] About the Author Melanie Tomsett is a
Shamanic practitioner and owner of Shamanic Quest based in Hertfordshire in the
UK. Shamanic Quest offer a range of opportunities for you to explore and learn
shamanic practices. These include Introductory Workshops, Foundation Course,
Practitioner Course, Drum Circle, Sweat Lodge, Sun Lodge and Moon Lodge,
Student Clinics and Consultations. Full details can be found at www.shamanicquest.co.uk Directions to The Clophill Centre can be found here |
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