Summer Solstice
The Sun now exerts its maximum power upon our part of the Earth as its rays strike us head-on. The time of full outward physical manifestation is here. The powers of inner contemplation are at their lowest point, and everywhere are the energies of "doing," of exerting the will.
The Sun moves from Gemini into Cancer, signaling the point of Solstice, of highest solar energy for this year. This was the ancient time of celebration, of outward joy in the fullness of life, the richness of our worldly blessings.
It is just as true for us today. As we experience the warm, full power of the Solstice Sun, we are called to make true on earth the words of the Master Jesus, "I and the Father are One." To understand this is to recognize the divinity in everyone we meet. Use this day to see God in each face that you greet.
From
The Essene Book of Days by Danaan Parry
© Earthstewards
Network Publications,
Bainbridge Island WA
Summer
Solstice 2008:
Friday, June 20 - 4:59 pm PDT,
11:59 UT