How to Harness The Power of The Solstice For Manifesting
/By Laura Michelle Powers: Celebrity Psychic, Author, and host of Healing Powers Podcast
What Does The Term “Solstice” Mean?
Solstice came from the Latin word sol meaning "sun" and sistere means "to stand still", because during solstices, the Sun's declination looks "stand still."
Ways to manifest positive change during the summer solstice 2021:
List of gratitudes - write down your gratitudes in a list. Be grateful for all the wonderful things that you accomplished throughout the past six months to celebrate the light and attract more abundance.
Celebration list - create a list of your own achievements in the last six months and make sure to celebrate the fruit of hard work that made all of these things happen.
Get out in nature - spending some time in nature during summer solstice is a perfect way to connect to Mother Earth as well as connect to the elementals too!
Intentions and manifesting actions set during the solstice are very powerful as well! To learn how to increase your manifesting power exponentially, you can also join Laura’s 5-week manifesting program which starts this fall!
How is the summer solstice celebrated?
During ancient times, when the sun appeared to stand still means a reason for them to celebrate. As per Farmers’ Almanac in Ancient Egypt, the summer solstice takes place matching the time the water on the Nile River has risen. People had to plan and protect the society from flooding, the reason why the Egyptian New Year began during the solstice.
In many European cultures, the Irish do hunting on the eve of the solstice to search for gems and gold, which are associated with the sun while silver is associated with the moon. They are also known for celebrations at the solstice like gatherings at Stonehenge and doing bonfires on hilltops. The ancient Greeks used the solstice as the beginning of their one-month countdown to the start of the Olympic games.
Why Isn’t Summer On The Same Date Every Year?
June solstice is not based on a specific calendar date or time when it comes to timing. This depends on when the Sun reaches the northernmost point from the equator. Hence, the summer solstice can occur between June 20, 21, and 22. It is also considered the longest day of the year, meaning the longest hours of sunlight (more than 14 hours of daylight) if you’re living in the northern hemisphere. However, if you’re in the southern hemisphere, then this will appear to be the shortest day of the year.
Tip: On this summer solstice, meet with your best friends and get outside if you can or allowed to. Wear bright or pastel colors and celebrate life together with your friends. Think of the sun as a life force and give thanks for all of the prosperity in your life. Have fun!
However you are spending your summer this year, keep in mind that it officially starts June 20th at 11:32 p.m. EDT.
Sources:
AZCentral - Summer Solstice Longest Day Of The Year
Farmers’ Almanac - Summer Solstice First Day of Summer
Yahoo Life - The Magical 2021 Summer Solstice Is Coming on June 20