In the Pacific Time Zone, the moon is new at 05:37 am on June 6th. The moon is full at 6:07 pm n June 21st and the Summer Solstice begins at 1:50 pm on June 20th. All times taken from https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/
May seemed to fly by for me. It was a time of putting more of the ideas that were visioned during the Spring Equinox into physical form, both personally and professionally. June with its promise of warmer, sunnier days is fueling my mind, body and soul. I’m feeling nourished as we move into the season of growth and transformation.
June in the Inland Northwest is very unpredictable weather wise. It can range from cool and rainy to hot and dry. But it always brings the Solstice—the longest day of the year. The Solstice invites us to bring fire/light back into our hearts and minds, to be playful. It’s a time to cultivate the beauty and joy of the natural world. As we approach the solstice, I like to ponder my childhood feelings of wonder and anticipation of summer; savoring the possibilities for new adventures, playing outside late into the evening until the last rays of sun have left the sky.
Recently, I was using The Sacred Forest Oracle Card Deck from Denise Linn and pulled card number 20-Frog Spirit: Renewal. This seemed so appropriate for this time of the new moon and approaching the summer solstice. A quote from this card that stood out for me, “…what has occurred does not need to mandate what will occur. You can start off fresh and new. However, if you do what you have always done, you will get what you’ve always gotten. In order to reboot your life, you need to do things in a different way. Abounding good luck is activated and awaiting you!” This was a confirmation of the personal work that I’ve been doing and again, brought up for me the childlike enthusiasm and joy for new ways of being. I’m grateful for the synchronicity.
The following is a meditation that I’ve created for myself. If it resonates with you feel free to use it too.
I envision a perfect summer day that lazily stretches into a warm, peaceful night; I make this as real as I can. I feel myself walking in the sunshine, eating juicy, ripe fruit, watching the birds and butterflies. I smell the flowers and feel the breeze on my skin. I imagine laying down in the cool grass looking up at the stars as twilight gives way to night. I remind myself to dream bigger than ever, filling myself with love, joy and discernment for what’s truly mine to do, what’s real and what’s not. I feel myself surrounded by people that I love and who love me. There is lots of laughter and smiling. I hear my higher self say “You have all that you need— you have stepped out of suffering and into a life that you love.” I feel these words deeply and KNOW that this is true. I see myself living each day, no matter the weather (physical or metaphoric), no matter what challenges come, with my face to the light, taking in and radiating out the gifts that have been placed within my Being. I am truly blessed.
Below is a link for the oracle deck I referenced.