The Summer Solstice Festival is celebrated on the occasion of the day when it is the longest day on Earth. The Summer Solstice commenced on the morning of Thursday the 21st of June 2018. The Summer Solstice California commenced at 3:07 am in the morning. Babies who are born on the day of Summer Solstice have a unique Summer Solstice themed names accordingly. Happy Summer Solstice Quotes and Images are also shared to wish each other.
Well, those who do not know what the Summer Solstice actually is, well here is a brief description for you. The Summer Solstice happens when the planet’s rotational axis is inclined towards the star that it orbits. This occurs during the peak summer just between the 20th of June and 22nd June in the Northern Hemisphere. There are numerous Summer Solstice traditions that follow and those are also listed below for you to know.
It is believed that the Summer Solstice affects some zodiac signs as well. The Summer Solstice also marks the official start of the season of the cancer season as well. Thus, it is predicted that all of them should expect things to get emotional and it is also the perfect time to reflect on your personality.
In Contemporary, parties happen in the context of the summer solstice and certain Pagan rituals also take place. Prayers also take place during this time. The sun actually rises above the heel stone which is the highest stone in that place. People travel from far off places just to witness the sun rising and click beautiful pictures at the Stonehenge.
Here are some Facts that you should know about the Official Start of the Summer ie the Summer Solstice.
The Sun appears to stand still on the day of Summer Solstice and doesn’t drift any soon.
The Summer Solstice and the Full Moon happened on the same day after 70 years in the year 2016.
Around 9,500 people at the Stonehenge to be a part of the Summer Solstice celebrations.
These stone walls are here since the 2,000 to 3,000 BC and they are aligned with the sun for the summer solstices exactly.
The Summer Solstice happens at the same time worldwide.
Pagans celebrate the Summer Solstice by reaching out to the Stonehenge where the rising of the sun aligns between the walls.
The days are going to get shorter from the day of Summer Solstice.
Solstice is actually derived from a Latin word which is so that means Sun and the other is “ sister” which means to stand still.
One of the ritual on Summer Solstice involves bringing materials from scraps from your past and then it is cast to the ground.
How to celebrate Summer Solstice?
The Summer Solstice is celebrated around the world in several ways. Most Pagan communities celebrate the occasion in a very traditional way.
On the other hand the Summer Solstice is also believed to be an occasion which is somehow or the other related to the passion levels of a human.
People on twitter reacted to the Summer Solstice in different ways and some of the reactions are listed below. Happy Summer Solstice to everyone, may you have a blessed one.
