June 18 is the day of the summer solstice (in the northern hemisphere). The official start of summer. A shift in seasons and a shift in energy. It’s also the time of Gemini which is an intellectual, flirty, chatty air sign. Light and easy energy. Exactly what we associate with summer.
There are ways we usher in the shift in seasons – probably without even thinking about it. We wear certain things (lighter fabrics, certain colors), our skin and hair routines may change to accommodate the high humidity and heat, we may put our indoor plants outside to enjoy the sunshine. And the list of “spiritual” things you can do to herald this new season is endless. You can buy a white pillar candle and light it for an hour every evening during the summer season. You can make your own summer solstice incense for the season. Or buy a specific fragrance that you only burn during the summer months. If there are certain crystals you associate with summer, you can bring them out of hiding and display them. Or buy some jewelry (it doesn’t all have to expensive) and wear it more often in the summer.
Likewise, Neptune is going to be going retrograde on this date until November 24. It’s forming a trine (a good aspect) with Jupiter and Mercury. This can bring to our attention the thing (or things, plural) we are trying to escape from in our lives. Or in our heads. Neptune is associated with the underworld, and it’s all about escapism. Not really dealing head-on with uncomfortable dynamics or issues in our lives or in ourselves. So those things for us could be brought to our attention. And, as always, the fastest way out is through. So instead of trying to run from issues or escape from things….it’s always best to deal with it. Then and only then can you really conquer it and progress forward.
This is also a good time to get in touch with your own spirituality. Or your spiritual path. This can be as simple as starting a new ritual you incorporate into your life. On a daily basis or a weekly basis or monthly. Perhaps synced up with the moon cycles. Or it can also be you just figuring out what spirituality means for you. How that word “spirituality” resonates.
We also have Jupiter retrograde in Scorpio and Mars is soon to go retrograde at the end of June as well. Some shifting energy ahead for all of us. Find some time to get quiet and centered and figure out how the upcoming changes will manifest for you.
Be open to what calls you…
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