Greetings Sister Mystics,
For the last couple of days I have had a strong sense of the turning of the Celtic Wheel of the Year - a calling to autumn. My logical side is saying that it is too early to be thinking about the harvest of the autumn even though it is my all time favorite season of the year. Sitting down to write today, I realize that I am in tune with the clicking of the Wheel - Summer Solstice is almost here. The Summer Solstice, of course, is the longest day of the year and marks the turning towards the dark. Each day after is just a little shorter until we reach the Winter Solstice yet again. This amazing cycle is represented, in my humble opinion, by the symbol of the spiral. I consider the spiral to also reflect women's time, for many reasons. Our bodies cycle monthly, annually and during our lifetime in tune with the phases of the moon; just like the tides of the oceans. The seasons cycle through as well and each time we spiral through the year we look forward to each season's bountiful blessings; always beautiful but never exactly the same as before. This gives the opportunity to learn, consider and reflect; to gain wisdom.
The summer solstice is filled with an abundance of blooms, aromatic herbs reaching to the sky and lots of summer sunshine! Lavender is the herb of this solstice so indulge in some lavender crafts or take a field trip to the closest lavender farm. Tuck some lavender sprigs in your pillow case for sweet dreams after you have a lavender themed summer solstice patio party of course! Start the party late so you can all watch the sunset. Celebrating with your community is a wonderful thing to do. Of course, this is also a wonderful opportunity to call your community in; great friendships are build on intention. Lavender sprigs can also be added to your creative endeavors! Put some in your paint water or add lavender essential oil to your projects. My handmade journals always smell of something divine and people notice. Adding a touch of nature to your creativity is really just beautiful. Happy creating!
For the last couple of days I have had a strong sense of the turning of the Celtic Wheel of the Year - a calling to autumn. My logical side is saying that it is too early to be thinking about the harvest of the autumn even though it is my all time favorite season of the year. Sitting down to write today, I realize that I am in tune with the clicking of the Wheel - Summer Solstice is almost here. The Summer Solstice, of course, is the longest day of the year and marks the turning towards the dark. Each day after is just a little shorter until we reach the Winter Solstice yet again. This amazing cycle is represented, in my humble opinion, by the symbol of the spiral. I consider the spiral to also reflect women's time, for many reasons. Our bodies cycle monthly, annually and during our lifetime in tune with the phases of the moon; just like the tides of the oceans. The seasons cycle through as well and each time we spiral through the year we look forward to each season's bountiful blessings; always beautiful but never exactly the same as before. This gives the opportunity to learn, consider and reflect; to gain wisdom.
The summer solstice is filled with an abundance of blooms, aromatic herbs reaching to the sky and lots of summer sunshine! Lavender is the herb of this solstice so indulge in some lavender crafts or take a field trip to the closest lavender farm. Tuck some lavender sprigs in your pillow case for sweet dreams after you have a lavender themed summer solstice patio party of course! Start the party late so you can all watch the sunset. Celebrating with your community is a wonderful thing to do. Of course, this is also a wonderful opportunity to call your community in; great friendships are build on intention. Lavender sprigs can also be added to your creative endeavors! Put some in your paint water or add lavender essential oil to your projects. My handmade journals always smell of something divine and people notice. Adding a touch of nature to your creativity is really just beautiful. Happy creating!
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