by Della Ratcliffe | Jun 19, 2023 | Wheel of the Year
Solstice is coming soon, arriving on June 21st as Summer Solstice north of the equator and Winter Solstice south of the equator. How do you celebrate Solstice? My celebrations for solstice have evolved over the years. I initially honoured the beginning of solstice...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jun 19, 2023 | Rituals and Ceremonies
Solstice is coming soon, arriving on June 21st as Summer Solstice north of the equator and Winter Solstice south of the equator. One of my favourite Solstice traditions is celebrating with family and friends, and joining together to give gratitude in this simple...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jun 20, 2022 | Courses & Workshops, Moonday Musings, Wheel of the Year
Solstice arrives Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 09:13 UTC 5:13 am EDT, 2:13 am PDT, 7:13 pm AEST, 2:43 pm IST At these threshold times, liminal times, such as these so close to Solstice, I often find myself experiencing the transition and transformation much like this:...
by Della Ratcliffe | Dec 21, 2021 | Wheel of the Year
Solstice Blessings ! For me, the 12 days of Solstice begins at sunset, this year on December 20th, as the Celtic day begins and ends at sunset on December 21st. This year, astronomical Solstice arrives precisely on December 21st at 15:59 UTC. There are many traditions...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jun 20, 2021 | Sky Medicine, Wheel of the Year
Solstice Sunset at Spanish Banks, Vancouver, Canada Solstice arrives June 21st at 3:32 UTC / 8:32 pm PDT June 20th. This is celebrated as Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, and Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. For both, it is a time of pause and a...