Today marks the halfway point between the Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox for the Northern Hemisphere. Believe it or not, we’re at the declining half of the summer season. It’s a powerful time of year for transition and also an opportunity to take inventory on our energy, resources, and abundance before the season changes. The last few weeks of summer and early weeks of fall are considered the harvest time. It’s time to collect, enjoy, and store the fruits, vegetables, and goods that we’ve worked so hard to grow all year. The summer to fall transition can be the hardest transition of the year because we’re moving from the biggest and expansive season to an inward and slower season.

Happy Summer Solstice for everyone in the Northern Hemisphere! Welcome to the most yang, masculine, extroverted, and expansive day of the year. It is also the longest day and shortest night of the year! You may have already noticed increased activity and movement within your household, neighborhood, and city. Everyone is on the move! Even the birds and animals are frolicking about. We’ve finally reached the peak energy of the year. All the plans we set into motion last year are finally put into action. There is intensity in the air and a thrill to get outside and enjoy the abundant blooming elements around us.

Today has an intense energy and it’s not surprising that the U.S. election outcome was announced this day as well. Today marks the halfway point between the Fall Equinox and Winter Solstice for the Northern Hemisphere. Even though Winter Solstice is more than a month away, today is actually considered the beginning of winter according to the Lunisolar calendar. This calendar is used by agricultural societies to monitor the changes in seasons and weather patterns for optimal farming production. It is also used as a guiding timeline for healthy lifestyle choices and seasonal living.

Happy Fall Equinox for those in the Northern Hemisphere! We have been transitioning the last few weeks to get to this point with the Earth element energy that is grounding, stable and centering. You may have noticed yourself feeling more tired and exhausted the last few days. This is your body’s way of slowing down the pace. We have finally arrived at the two Yin seasons for the year. Fall and Winter represent the Metal and Water elements, which means quieting and healing the deepest parts of ourselves, down to the bones.