Celebrating the Summer Solstice

Throughout the year, the Earth tilts on its axis as it rotates around the sun. In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs when the North Pole reaches its maximum tilt toward the sun. This year in Tahoe, the summer solstice is on Friday, June 20. 

On this day, we experience the maximum amount of sunlight on the longest day of the year and it marks the beginning of the summer season. Over the last couple of months, the northern hemisphere has been soaking up the prolonged sun exposure. Much of this heat gets absorbed by the Earth’s soil and the oceans. 

Over the summer season, even though the days are progressively getting shorter, the heat that the Earth has stored starts to burn off and creates the warm days typical of summer. This shift has a significant impact on our daily routines, the activities we participate in and our energy levels.

This shift has been celebrated for millennia by many cultures around the world. It is celebrated as the end of one cycle and the beginning of the next. It can be a great time to set intentions, say goodbye to old patterns and create new ones.

Together we will honor the transition from spring to summer by clearing stagnant or stuck energy and inviting in healing and nourishing energy.