“The summer solstice is a celebration of the return to light, and it so powerfully reminds us of the light within each of us and the full potential of our individuated as well as united light or christ consciousness (our cosmic sense of unity). It is about awakening, or reaching enlightenment, as an omnipotent symbol of ascension and the ultimate triumph of light over darkness.” – Natalia Kuna
The summer solstice is more than the official beginning of summer and the longest day of the year. Astrologically speaking, when the sun is close to the Earth, the energy of this cosmical event directly affects your actual being, the light in your heart, specifically, your emotions.
The summer solstice occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, or 23.5° north latitude. So, in essence, between March and September, Earth’s Northern Hemisphere gets more exposure to direct sunlight over the course of a day. To top that off, the same day of the summer solstice, the season of Cancer begins, adding more substance to the astrological effects we’re going to experience.