SEASONAL INSIGHTS
Summer Solstice Medicine
BY JAZMINE JENNÉ WILLIAMS We have moved into the spirit of summer, and so we have moved into the medicine of the heart. Summer Solstice begins June 21st in the northern hemisphere and December 22nd in the Southern hemi - sphere. During this time, the sun reaches its highest point as the day expands and the night contracts. Summer Solstice embodies the yang force while housing the element of fire. It moves us from the subtle em - brace of springs unraveling and illuminates the desires of our hearts. Summer is a time to lean into that which nourishes your spirit and body while also being rooted in the earth’s energetic signature. It is a time to allow yourself to open and intertwine with the forces of na- ture as they ease you back into alignment. Immersing myself in natu- ral elements often gives space for this to occur. For example, hiking a trail in the woods, swimming in the ocean, or lighting a fire pit in your backyard. Healing through nature is always very subtle and does not require grand gestures to receive it. During hibernation season (and generally), we spend so much time in our heads. With the magic of summer, it reminds us of the power and force within the body. It invites us to awaken the dormant pas- sions and water them into manifestation. Now is the time to put in- tentional action toward those desires so as to create a new timeline for your life. You collected concepts and ideas in the fall, marinated on those ideas in the winter, planted hopeful seeds in spring, and now bring forth movement to actualize those concepts in the summer. Let us not forget summer is also a season for celebration. Take a moment to acknowledge how far you have come and send love to all you are in this moment. Celebrate the love in your life and the friend- ships surrounding you. Have a potluck in the park with those who make you laugh, your child, or your pet. What matters is not how you celebrate but that you pause and enjoy life, even if it is just for a mo- ment.
Lastly, remember to honor yourself. Honoring yourself is the high- est form of self-love. Doing this can look as simple as being kind to yourself, adorning yourself, or even reading love poems aloud. The seasons reflect our internal equilibriums. Maintaining a sense of bal - ance empowers us to be on the same frequency as the earth itself. This ecosystem thrives in a balanced state.
Inhale. Exhale.
Mountain Mystic Trading Co.
Crystals + Minerals | Distinctive Jewelry Candles | Books | Greeting Cards Incense | Wind Chimes | Statuary Blankets | Locally Crafted Products
215 South St. Front Royal VA open everyday except wednesdays hours at www.mountainmystic.com
62—PATHWAYS—Summer 23
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker