In Brighton, England on the Winter Solstice (December 21st) a parade is held.  Participants, carrying white paper lanterns adorned with images of clocks, sweep through the town to a huge bonfire.  There the lanterns are pitched into the flames symbolizing a release of the old to make room for the new.  Although the Brighton festival began in the 1990s, its lineage is rooted in much older traditions.  Fire has been a part of solstice and new year celebrations for centuries.  We, too, can use this Element to let go of that which no longer serves us.

To begin, reflect on what you want to release.  Then create a statement or image for each item.  When you are ready, safely burn what you’ve written or drawn and release the cold ashes to Grandmother Earth.  Rest in gratitude and relief once you’ve done this.  Now, welcome into the space you have created your hopes, dreams and visions for the year to come.

May all your intentions be gracefully fulfilled. 


Gratitude to bjournal.co SAME SKY  for the image.

n the Northern Hemisphere, the June Solstice marks the astronomical start of Summer.  For those in the Southern Hemisphere, Winter begins.  But no matter where you are on the planet, the Solstice occurs at exactly the same time for all of us.  This year,  it is on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at 21:44 UTC or 5:44P EDT. (Click here to convert to your time zone:  https://www.worldtimeserver.com/convert_time_in_UTC.aspx)

I invite you join me and others in 60 seconds of intention at the moment of the Solstice. 

You might choose to:
- Step outside and give thanks.
- Breathe deeply and send Love to others.
- Pray for peace or healing or compassion. 
- Dance, sing or rest in silence. 
Whatever you choose, know your offering adds to the many. 

Thank you. 



Gratitude to Peter Lutz for the image from Pixabay

"As the sun spirals its longest dance,
Cleanse us. 
As nature shows bounty and fertility,
Bless us. 
Let all things live with loving intent,
and to fulfill their truest destiny." 

A blessing from the ancient Celts honoring the Sun
as it reaches its zenith on the longest day of the year.