discerning the patterns . They then knew the optimal times to hold ceremonies and celebrations to both honor the cycle of the sun and moon as well as beseech the continued blessing and nurturance they provide to the cycle of life on Gaia and all who call Mother Earth home .
The Summer Solstice is the day of the year where we experience the most hours of daylight . It is a celebration of the life-giving source of energy that catalyzes plant growth , nurtures the process of germination and a plants ability to bear food , not to mention the chemical reactions we humans benefit from the sun ’ s light .
Just because we have a universal calendar , does not mean these observances are obsolete . If anything , it ’ s more vital than ever not only for a healthy and bountiful food harvest , but for the health and well-being of the collective and each and every one of us as the unique bodies of light we are .
Each and every time one of us answers the call of our Highest Self and enters into the cauldron of transformation , it becomes that much more attainable for others to do the same . In other words , our own individual healing and transformation becomes a beacon of light that calls out to others .
For those who are on their path , doing their work , walking their talk , we know there is always more . Whether you are new to your spiritual growth or have been consciously on the path for some time , the Summer Solstice is the optimal time to celebrate and honor your light .
In spring , when nature wakes up from its winter slumber , we are coming out of our inner reflections and ‘ planting seeds of intention ’ for ourselves . These intentions come to us as a thought , dream or even a desire . Then we envision this thought , dream or desire as if it is already a reality . Then , we send out the call by setting an intention , planting that seed .
There ’ s so much that happens beneath the surface that happens without our awareness , yet is reliant on our light , our focused energy and the actions we take in order for the seed to sprout .
In some cases , we realize that we need to let go of something or even someone in order to open the space for our seed to sprout . In other cases , we need merely to clear the clutter or our energy field and reset to a new default mode , losing habits and beliefs that no longer serve us and instilling new ones