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The time is come for the season of life, light, and love—the time when the God gives way to the Goddess, when goodness reigns across the land and all morality celebrates the vibrance of creation and evolution. Midway between Beltane and Samhain is the Summer Solstice, also known as Midsummer: the apex of the masculine solar energy in the wheel of the year. At the moment of the solstice the Sun has reached the point above the Earth's surface farthest north of the equator, and is neither waxing nor waning but at a standstill—as if the Sun itself were enjoying the moment, the peak experience, and resistant to declination. The Sun has reached the midpoint of the solar year, ...
Gemini is the natural third zodiacal sign, associated with Mercury, and related to the hands and arms. Born under this sign, you possess intellectual curiosity and are fond of talking, gesticulating. In the kitchen you are active and quick; you experiment, and you are conscious of what close relatives think of your culinary concoctions… You love change, travel, variety; you are restless and anxious to explore. This applies to food as well as other areas. Your sign is of the Air element; you are fun to be with, but you burn up a great deal of energy, which means that those around your table are treated to numerous snacks—sometimes so much so that by the time the entrée ...
Celebrate the freedom and liberation of summer. Because energy is so potent during Midsummer, it is a wonderful time for protection, developing psychic ability, and divination. Use the Midsummer's Dream layout when you want to visualize your heart's desire. Catch a glimpse of the future in the fall beauty of the sun's golden rays. The cards in this layout are read in pairs. (Card one and its future trend, card two; card three and its future trend, card four; card five and its future trend, card six.) If you have a specific question in mind, ask it as you shuffle the cards. Shuffle the cards and place them in positions one through six, as shown below. Position 1: Freedom and Liberation. ...
Midsummer, or the summer solstice is on or around June 21, the longest day of the year and the shortest night. Decorating ideas are seashells and starfish arranged across your altar or mantle. You could really be subtle and go Americana—use architectural stars and folk art in country colors of blues and reds. Midsummer is celebrated at my house by barbecuing, going to the pool, camping, or the occasional fishing trip. Some other ideas for celebrating the solstice are midsummer garden parties, going on a picnic, or taking a trip to the lake or beach. To create an inexpensive midsummer garden party, keep the menu fresh and light. Decorate a picnic table if you have one, or drag your ...
