This Monday, June 20, marks a full moon and the Summer Solstice. We haven’t had this event together since 1948. The June full moon in North America is known as the Strawberry Moon -aptly named by Native American tribes because it arrived when strawberries are ripe for picking. It’s also known as a honey moon because of the amber color the moon typically reflects back to us - this is because it is at it’s lowest of the year.
All cultures around the world have celebrated the summer solstice. The longest day of the year, the celebration of the Sun marks warmth, inner power, brightness, and the abundance of crops growing in fields. Over the centuries different cultures have marked this time differently.
Saxon traditions of the solstice involved bonfires which represented the suns power over darkness.
The Romans believed this time of year was sacred to Juno, wife of Jupiter. The month of June was named for her.
Solstice is from the Latin word solstitium, which literally translates to “sun stands still.
Whatever you do this Solstice Monday - may the blessings of the season be upon you!
Very rare event! Don't miss ;)
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