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“Today is the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the longest day and the shortest night of the year. Historically, many cultures have celebrated or honored this change in the sun’s cycle around the earth’s sky.

This day marks the start of the Summer season in the North, as the sun is at it’s highest position in the sky now. After this point, the nights will start to lengthen as the days begin to shorten. It’s a time where the seasons are shifting and there’s an opportunity for renewal. 

Today is when the amount of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere peaks for the year, the light is intensifying and there may be an increase in energy in the air. 

It’s possible that leading up to this moment, things have felt like they were heating up or building up in your life. Now, life is taking a turn. This could be the release of pressure you’ve been waiting for, and things should now start to flow again. 

As the midpoint of the year, this is a fruition point - where all your intentions form the winter can blossom. You - or others around you - may notice that the new ideas and fresh perspectives are emerging. 

This can be a great opportunity to get started on long-awaited projects or to take on looming issues and see them through. Have confidence that during this time, you can succeed. It’s also a good moment to reset your most ambitious intentions. 

During this solstice, emotional sensitivity can be heightened - you may feel a caretaking energy emerging. [This is due to the start of Cancer season!] Make sure to care for your needs before caring for others. This could be a good time  to replenish yourself so that you are fully nourished and prepared to take on any tasks. 

This energy encourages you to spend time with your family, friends and community. Right now, you might notice that you’re joining in on more collaborations, team projects or that you’re able to accomplish more with your friends. 

Not only is this a turning point in the year, but it can also be a turning point in your life. The goals you set now will be carried out over the next 6 months. Go inward to see what you want to accomplish outwardly. During this process, be sure to feel your emotions fully and let them guide you. 

At this time it can be helpful to ask yourself

• What are my goals for the near future?
• What were my intentions at the beginning of the year? [Review the intentions you’ve set at the start of this cycle on Winter Solstice or the ‘seeds sown’ during Imbolc]
• Am I feeling fully nourished?
• Am I giving too much without receiving a fair return?
• Am I giving just to get something back?

Now is the time to give yourself so that you can more fully show up for your projects, people and life as a whole.”

-Wanted to share ‘The Pattern’s’ post on Summer Solstice today especially as it has good insight on how the entry into Cancer season and Jupiter’s retrograde in Pisces may affect us this year.