Bodhiseed Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 The following are two solstice spreads, summer and winter. Please note that instead of using the Sun card from the deck in use, you can place a orange/yellow stone, the Sun from another deck or any other symbol if you prefer. Summer Solstice Spread: ~~~~~1~~~~~ 4~~The Sun~~2 ~~~~~3~~~~~ Pull "The Sun" from the deck and place it face up in the center. 1. During the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, more light is available to us. What in my life has been in shadow, that I need to shine a bright light on so I can see it clearly for what it is? 2. The word "solstice" comes from the Latin "sol" (meaning sun) and "sistere" (meaning to cause to stand still). What in my life am I trying to force into happening when instead I need to be still and patient? 3. The Summer Solstice is often called "Midsummer" because it is roughly in the middle of the growing season. What in my life is fertile and productive now? Where are my opportunities for growth? 4. After Summer Solstice, the days gradually become shorter, and the sun's strength wanes as winter approaches. What is waning in my life? What do I need to release? Winter Solstice Spread: ~~~~~2~~~~~ 1~~The Sun~~4 ~~~~~3~~~~~ 1. The Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year. Sometimes our lives feel so "dark" we forget to look up and see the stars (blessings) in our life. What do I need to be grateful for that I've taken for granted? 2. "Solstice" comes from the Latin "sol" and "sistere" which roughly translates to "sun stands still." If our ancestors stood still, and failed to prepare for the hardest part of winter yet to come, they would die. What do I need to take action on? What plans or preparations do I need to make? 3. Winter, like the other seasons, occurs because of the tilt of the earth. In what direction is my intuition "tilting" or leading me in a situation where a decision needs to be made? 4. After the Winter Solstice, the nights become shorter and the days become longer. What is growing stronger (perhaps something I had given up on) in my life?
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