Wisdoms, Nature, Traditions

The Summer Solstice is celebrated on our around the 20th of June in the Northern Hemisphere. The Summer Solstice occurs when the axial tilt of the earth is at its closest to the sun. It has more hours of daylight than any other time of the year, making it the…

By Justo Posted on June 13, 2025 Reposted from Native Tribe Info Readers, have you ever wondered about the rich tapestry of Native American Summer Solstice traditions? These celebrations, deeply rooted in history and spirituality, hold a profound significance for numerous Indigenous communities across North America. They are far more than…

THE FESTIVAL OF JĀŅI: A CELEBRATION OF THE SUMMER SOLSTICE by Sean McLaughlin The Latvian Midsummer festival of Jāņi is quite complex with many prescribed rituals and activities leading up to the Eve of Jāņi. The days around the festival that celebrate the longest light of the year are considered…

Summer Solstice, A Biodynamic Perspective By Hazel Archer Ginsberg, June 21, 2025 Summer Solstice comes at the precise moment when the Sun’s power is at its peak. ‘Solstice’ (Latin: ‘solstitium’) means ‘sun-stopping’. The point on the horizon where the sun appears to rise & set, STOPS – & REVERSES direction…

Moon Wisdom from the Elders: Connecting Life with the Cosmos Compiled by Rosemary Tayler and Kathryn Aunger, Reposted from the 2015 & 2016 Celestial Planting Calendars Calling upon the wisdom of our elders, our ancestors and ancient cultures, even things we heard our grandparents say, brings a level of learning that…

by Rosemary Tayler, Reposted from the 2017 Celestial Planting Calendar Dew on the grass, no rain will come to pass. Dew forms on the surface of the grass as it cools. This occurs under clear skies at night when the heat radiates from the ground. If the sky remains clear,…

by Elyse Pomeranz, 2019 Celestial Planting Calendar Article “Where are you going next?” asked my five-year-old goddaughter, as I tiptoed out before dawn trying not to awaken the sleeping household.  “The trees are guiding me.  I’m a tree listener.  I follow their guidance,” I told her.  She nodded, then paused.…