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Why You Should Care About the Summer Solstice

Episode 269 Published 1 year, 7 months ago

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Can you feel that summer energy in the air? The summer solstice is upon us—the longest day of the year and the official start of the summer season. For us plant parents, this transition is everything. All our patient tending in the spring is paying off as our gardens burst into full bloom.

The summer solstice is a powerful energetic pivot point that I always like to honor and celebrate. And I am so delighted to have my dear friend Rachael of Our Infinite Nature join us again in this episode! Rachael is our resident modern green witch—she has such a beautiful way of connecting plants, nature, and spirituality. In our conversation, we explored what the solstice means from an energetic and astrological perspective, and how we can align ourselves with these potent seasonal energies.

In this episode, we learn:

[05:00] What does summer mean to Rachael?
[05:27] What is the energy of summer?
[06:30] Why fire is vital for growth in plants and humans
[10:24] What is the difference between spring's action-taking energy and summer's action-maintaining energy?
[15:03] Make any summer gift unforgettable with a personalized Wind River Chime!
[16:38] Take the stress out of summer gardening with Crescent Garden TrueDrop Self Watering Planters!
[19:19] What's going on astrologically these days?
[23:13] Is fire energy out of balance in our world, leading to burnout?
[24:13] How can we use the elements (earth, water, fire, air) to address burnout, especially during the summer solstice? (and a little bit of meditation!)
[29:57] Feed your plants with Espoma Organic for beautiful summer blooms and delicious harvests!
[31:42] What are some ways to work with the element of air?
[32:27] Connecting with the elements: water, earth, air
[38:03] How do you ritualize the summer solstice?
[41:25] Where can you find Rachael on social media?
[41:52] Summer solstice meditation