Summer solstice

The summer solstice and the entry of the Sun in Cancer is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere today.

Since the Sun is so bright now, this is a time to pay tribute to the blessings of the Sun and the light. To mark the half of the year, a time in which we can assess the direction of our lives and make sure we're on the right path.

For the celts, the day of the solstice, or Litha, is a time to rejoice and embrace the solar energy that brings vitality and energy to all. According to the folklore, pagan, evil spirits are around the solstice, so they use herbs and flowers to shoo them.

Here are some ways to celebrate the summer solstice

• The summer solstice is traditionally a celebration exciting that gathers the community.
• Meet up with your friends, or plant flowers in the community garden with your neighbors.
• Reflect on the past, calls and visits to old friends that no longer have contact.
• Make plans and goals seasonal for the day. Planting the seeds for that in the next few months your dreams come true.
• It is a great time to channel your inner spirituality. Write down your visions, thoughts, and feelings. Write down everything that you see in yourself and in others.
• Honor the burning nature of the day by lighting a small campfire with friends, or practicing the magic of candles (respect the rules of fire safety).
• Connect with nature by going to the forest, to the shore of the sea or the park. Feel the breeze in your body and let the warmth of the sun illuminate you.
• Make a wreath to honor the abundance and fertility of Mother Earth.

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