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Embracing the Spiritual Essence of the Summer Solstice on Saturday 21st June 2025

Uncategorised Posted by JadwigaPosted on Thu, May 29, 2025 11:33AM

by Ellie Bird

The summer solstice, often referred to as midsummer, is a time of profound spiritual significance. It marks the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, bathing the world in its radiant light. This celestial event has been celebrated by various cultures throughout history, each attributing unique spiritual meanings to this day of abundant sunshine.

A Celebration of Light and Life

At its core, the summer solstice is a celebration of light and life. The sun, a powerful symbol of vitality and energy, is at its zenith, illuminating our world and our spirits. Many spiritual traditions view this day as an opportunity to honour the sun’s life-giving force and to express gratitude for the abundance and growth it brings. It’s a time to connect with nature, to feel the warmth of the sun on our skin, and to recognize the interconnectedness of all living things.

Spiritual Renewal and Transformation

The summer solstice is also a time for spiritual renewal and transformation. As the sun reaches its peak, it symbolizes the height of our own personal power and potential. This is a moment to reflect on our spiritual journey, to acknowledge our growth, and to set intentions for the future. Many people use this time to engage in rituals and ceremonies that foster spiritual cleansing and rejuvenation. Whether it’s through meditation, prayer, or other spiritual practices, the summer solstice invites us to shed old patterns and embrace new beginnings.

Connecting with Ancient Traditions

Throughout history, the summer solstice has been celebrated with various rituals and traditions. Ancient cultures, such as the Druids, held ceremonies at sacred sites like Stonehenge, where the alignment of the stones with the solstice sunrise created a powerful spiritual experience. These traditions remind us of the timeless connection between humanity and the cosmos, and they inspire us to honour the wisdom of our ancestors.

Embracing the Present Moment

In our modern world, the summer solstice offers a chance to pause and embrace the present moment. It’s a reminder to slow down, to appreciate the beauty around us, and to cultivate a sense of mindfulness. By immersing ourselves in the natural world, we can find a deeper connection to our inner selves and to the universe. The solstice encourages us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature and to celebrate the gift of life.

The Sun Card in Tarot

The Sun card in Tarot is a powerful symbol that resonates deeply with the essence of the summer solstice. Representing joy, success, and enlightenment, the Sun card embodies the radiant energy of the sun at its peak. Just as the summer solstice brings light and warmth to our world, the Sun card illuminates our path, guiding us towards clarity and fulfilment. Drawing the Sun card during this time can be a reminder to embrace positivity, to celebrate our achievements, and to trust in the abundance that life offers.

Ways to celebrate the Summer Solstice

Watch the sun rise or sun set and witness the splendour of the longest day

Create a flower crown: Symbolising natures beauty and bounty.

Host a Bonfire: gather friends and family to share stories and warmth.

Meditate outdoors: Feel grounded and reflect on your personal journey.

The summer solstice is more than just an astronomical event; it’s a spiritual celebration of light, life, and transformation. As we bask in the sun’s glow, we are reminded of our own inner light and the potential for growth and renewal. By honouring this sacred day, we can deepen our spiritual connection and embrace the beauty of the world around us.

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Understanding Pain

Uncategorised Posted by JadwigaPosted on Tue, October 01, 2019 01:07PM

Throughout our civilisation, the human population has been through a multitude of painful and horrific times that have seen various cultures and traditions lost. Amongst the pleasure, celebrations, social life, e-commerce and menial traffic, the part that sticks with most humans is the emotions around grief and the aggressive response that happens after the acknowledgement of a tragedy.

I wanted to write a blog today that honours the woes that others have suffered. On a subjective level, whether the person feeling the pain has done something to provoke it or they are suffering at the hands of someone else, through loss of life or through someone leaving, grief is something we all suffer at some point in our lives.

In other areas around the world death is respected as part of life and the subject of such is spoken about freely in a similar way. In India for example, people will often see dead bodies on the streets before they go through the ritual of sending the body down the Ganges and lit in flames. This makes the experience of death a very different one than that of the Western world. The individual pain that is suffered whilst mourning the loss of someone close is much the same however and the variance to me seems that it is more to do with the abandonment that we experience during this time rather than the Eastern belief that death is an intrinsic part of life.

Having recently lost someone dear to me in this part of the world, the West, I have realised that some people will allow you to talk about how you are feeling and offer sympathy in return, some are able to hear it but pass it off quickly without the sympathy but most find it difficult to talk around the topic in case they get brought down in the emotional torrent of conversation. It is essential to talk during anytime of emotional chaos and this is something the western needs to spend more time doing. The daily stresses of life can get too much and if we jointly share the woes that each of us are facing without making them matters of our own discomfort, the matter itself will become less of a victimised scenario and more of a regularity throughout our daily patterns.

Death is always felt, and it is felt at varying levels. If we learn to understand the mutual respect that is required during the times of death related greif then life itself wont feel like it is separated from death and the stretch to mitigate the response of others when distressing conversations are bought up will be justified in the resulting social movement and paradigm that arises. Abandonment, the common feeling related to death is quite a tricky one and it wouldn’t be as much of a sticky subject if we all came together, taking time away from your life to listen to someone who is grieving and feeling the effects of abandonment may very well leave them more contented by the very nature of others being there in that moment. You always hear the age old saying ‘never leave a man down’ ironically to do with war and the other one ‘I don’t know where I would be without my friends’. If more of us had more friends to speak to during hard time the world would be a better place.

Please contact me on FB or via Acorn to talk around subjects that cause you distress, pain or if you are grieving. 



Autumn Equinox

Uncategorised Posted by JadwigaPosted on Tue, October 01, 2019 10:32AM

by Ellie Bird

Autumn means for me:Seeing the beautiful colours of the leaves as they begin to fall giving us carpets of golden hues of rusty rustling fun for the kids and adults alike. I love walking with my dog through woodland seeing his excitement as I kick up the leaves and he rushes to catch them barking happily.Nature provides us with beauty and an energy we can all benefit from. Being outdoors now breathing in the air replaces our lost energies depleted by the everyday pressures we face which can exhaust us.Harvest markets and late summer fairs and shows people hoping for an Indian summer – which we certainly saw last Saturday! There are lots of things to look for and excite us in the coming months Strictly is back!…. But back to nature here’s a few things to enjoy and look out for : Conkers, acorns, blackberries, pumpkins, jam making, harvest festival celebrations, Halloween, spooky stories, bonfires, fireworks, toffee apples, jacket potatoes, crisp chilly mornings, and wearing boots and wellies.
 Happy Autumn everyone! x