The connection between man and nature is hard to miss. With the development of the era of technology, many inhabitants of the Earth have completely forgotten that their roots do not originate in soulless machines and numbers, but in the nature of their native land. With the worsening environmental situation, some people are thinking about returning to ecological ways of thinking, which is why many people are now turning their attention to holidays associated with natural phenomena. This includes the well-known holiday - Summer Solstice Day.
When is the summer solstice in 2017?
The date of this event is not constant, so leap years it falls on June 20, in turn in low-growth years - on June 21. And since 2017 is not a leap year, then accordingly the Summer Solstice Day is in 2017 June 21st will come.
This geographical event is observed not only on our planet. For example, on Uranus this phenomenon lasts as long as 42 years, and on Mars it practically coincides with the earth’s - the difference is only a few days.
What kind of holiday is this?
Previously, this event was one of the the most significant national holidays, because it was believed that it was from this day that real summer began. In addition, our ancestors celebrated this holiday, attributing it to the beginning of many field works. Now it is no longer easy to determine who was the first to notice that there is a day in the year when the light part of the day is longer than the dark part. One thing is known that this knowledge came to people long before our era and spread throughout the globe (see what date it will be in 2017). 
This holiday is celebrated all over the planet, only it wears different names depending on the country in which it is celebrated: in the Baltic countries it is called Ligo, in Germany - Mittsommerfesta, in Finland - Juhannus.
Traditions for celebrating the summer solstice
Many traditions of our ancestors have gone into the distant past, but, for example, throwing wreaths woven from meadow grasses and flowers along the river and jumping over a fire have remained to this day. It is interesting that the ancient Slavs avoided swimming in bodies of water before this event. It was believed that before the summer solstice, rivers and lakes were inhabited by all sorts of evil spirits that would try to drag someone into the dark depths.
Folk signs, rites and rituals
Our ancestors came up with many conspiracies, the purpose of which is to find happiness and good luck in certain matters. It was believed that on this day the Sun god most closely monitors people, which means he is most receptive to requests. On this day, the girls wondered about their betrothed. Women prayed for the health of their children and husbands, and men asked God to give them a decent harvest.
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Solstice is one of the two days of the year when the Sun is at its greatest angular distance from the celestial equator, i.e. when the height of the Sun above the horizon at noon is minimum or maximum. This results in the longest day and shortest night (summer solstice) in one hemisphere of the Earth and the shortest day and longest night (winter solstice) in the other.
The day of the summer solstice is the day of the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere of the Earth and the beginning of winter in the southern hemisphere, that is, if the inhabitants of the Northern part of the Earth from this moment are at the beginning of astronomical summer, then for the inhabitants of the Southern hemisphere astronomical winter will begin in the same period of time.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs on June 20, 21 or 22. In the southern hemisphere, the winter solstice falls on these dates. Due to various inequalities in the movement of the Earth, the solstices fluctuate by 1-2 days.
In 2017, astronomical summer in the northern hemisphere will begin on June 21 at 04.24 UTC (UTC, 07.24 Moscow time).
On the day of the summer solstice at the latitude of Moscow, the Sun rises above the horizon to a height of more than 57 degrees, and in areas located above a latitude of 66.5 degrees (the Arctic Circle), it does not set beyond the horizon at all, and the day lasts around the clock. At the North Pole of the Earth, the Sun moves across the sky at the same height around the clock. It is polar night at the South Pole at this time.
During several adjacent solstice days, the sun's midday heights in the sky remain almost constant; This is where the name of the solstice comes from. After the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, the day begins to wane, and the night gradually begins to increase. In the southern hemisphere it is the other way around.
For thousands of years, the summer solstice was of great importance to our ancient ancestors, who were subject to natural cycles. In the times of the pagans, the sun had divine power over all living things, and the summer solstice meant the highest flowering of all the forces of nature.
In the old days, even before the advent of Christianity, the holiday of Kupala, dedicated to the ancient pagan god Kupala, was timed to coincide with the summer solstice.
On this day and night, they wove wreaths, drank surya (a honey drink), jumped over fires, made sacrifices to water and fire, collected medicinal herbs, performed rituals calling for the harvest, and “purifying the soul and body” ablutions in rivers, lakes and streams. The central place among the vegetation that night was occupied by ferns. It was believed that a fern flower, blooming only for a moment at midnight, would accurately indicate where the treasure was buried.
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The summer solstice is an important astronomical phenomenon that has special energy. There is a belief that on this day cherished dreams come true, the main thing is to make them correctly.
On the morning of June 21, 2017 at 7:24 a.m. the summer solstice will begin. At this time, the solar disk literally freezes above the earth and penetrates into the very dark places, illuminating them with its light. From an astronomical point of view, this is a rather dangerous period. When the energetic influence of the Sun reaches its peak, its effects can take a detrimental turn. However, this will not affect people who know how to deal with negative energy attacks.
Time is imbued with ancient traditions, customs and magic. Previously, the longest day of the year was celebrated on a grand scale: it coincided with the celebration of Ivan Kupala Day. Currently, Ivan Kupala is celebrated on a different date. However, in some European countries the day of the summer solstice is considered national holiday and is a day off.
The magic of the summer solstice
Our ancestors believed that during the solstice it was possible to receive powerful help from the Higher powers, fulfill your deepest desires, change your destiny and gain longevity.
On all Slavic holidays, people devoted a special place to the healing and magical properties of plants. On the longest day, the fern gained cult. It was believed that the gentle rays of the sun helped this plant gain color and powerful strength. Searching for it was a dangerous task for daredevils. According to legend, the spirits of the forest reliably hid and protected the fern in the hopeless thicket. A dark force could overtake anyone who dared to pick a flower and take it away along with the power of speech. However, with the adoption of Christianity, the tradition of searching for ferns moved to the holiday of Ivan Kupala.
According to legends, swimming on the day of the solstice could heal a person and enrich him with the energy of the Sun. The magical power of water increases noticeably at the moment the daylight lingers in the sky and lasts until noon the next day.
Ritual actions during this period helped our ancestors look into the future and direct powerful force to their benefit. Spicy herbs served as a subject for fortune telling. The mint and thyme collected at dawn were smoked under the light of the sun during the day. At night, people lit fires and threw grass into the fire. If smoke spread along the ground, trouble awaited a person, and if the tubers of the rack rushed upward, it was a sign of happiness, prosperity and prosperity. Also, the smell of burnt grass scared away the evil spirits that, according to legend, walked in the area.
Solstice is the period of weddings. Our ancestors believed that it was the solar power that would help protect the family union from infidelity, betrayal and grief. In 2017, astrologers agree with this custom. The presence of the Sun on June 21 in the constellation Cancer will bring happiness, love and mutual understanding to everyone who decides to cement their bonds, because this Zodiac Sign symbolizes family, care and devotion.
On the night of the summer solstice, it was customary for young people to jump over the fire. It was believed that such a ritual protected against adversity, illness and dark forces.
Signs for the summer solstice
At a time when the line between worlds is thinning, it is important to be careful. Signs will help you with this:
- Water collected at sunrise has healing powers;
- the girl who danced around three bonfires will certainly get married this year;
- a bouquet of medicinal plants collected on the day of the summer solstice should definitely be hung at home to scare away evil spirits, evil spirits and diseases;
- rain is a sign of God's wrath;
- Nettles, which should be placed at the doorstep, will help protect your home from bad influences;
- the collected dew will help heal children from illness and disobedience;
- those born on the day of the summer solstice have magical powers and the gift of healing;
- in order for the family to be strong and the children to be healthy, the husband and wife must jump over the fire together;
- Embers from fires will protect against thieves and fires.
Currently, pagan holidays are losing their characteristics and original appearance. However, this does not make the summer solstice any less significant. On June 21, don’t forget to make a wish while looking at the sky. The energetic forces of the beginning of astronomical summer are incredibly high and can speed up the process of making your dreams come true. Be happyand don't forget to press the buttons and
According to astrologers, the solstice day is the most dangerous time of the year. But folk signs they say the opposite, revealing to us the magical purpose of this most interesting period.
Unstable energy on the longest day of the year can negatively affect people’s internal state. The time when the Sun literally freezes in the sky is imbued with mystical power. The ancient Druid priests were sure of this, and they compiled a horoscope for predictions of human life and events.
Summer Solstice 2017
According to Moscow time, the summer solstice in 2017 will occur on June 21 at 7:24 am. The energy of the Sun will reach its maximum level, but not only the heavenly body will bestow its influence on us. According to astrologers, the influence of other planets included in solar system, will be much stronger.
The waning phase of the Moon predisposes to lethargy and some passivity, which is not characteristic of the energy waves of Mercury and the Sun. However, the dramatically increased effectiveness of various magical practices and meditations will help you live the longest day with benefit for yourself and your future.
The magic of the summer solstice
From time immemorial, the Sun was endowed with special magical properties. It is not surprising that the solstice began to be celebrated even before our era. At this time, the power of the daylight reaches its limit and has a positive effect on people. It was believed that the day of the summer solstice has the strongest energy that can help make cherished dreams come true.
The way people previously glorified the Sun now gave tradition to the day of Ivan Kupala, which before the adoption of Christianity coincided with the astronomical solstice. But the longest day has not lost its meaning, but on the contrary, even today it is filled with ceremonies, rituals and interesting events:
- any rituals and magical actions are fueled by solar energy and are significantly enhanced;
- the other world opens its doors slightly, there is the possibility of communication with the souls of the dead;
- astral beings strive to make contact;
- fortune telling using Tarot cards, runes, and coffee grounds provide truthful and accurate answers to questions about the near future;
- love spells, conspiracies and prayers have effective power during the summer solstice;
- flowers of lavender, calendula, fern leaves, willow, rowan attract love and perfectly complement many rituals for a happy life;
- The sun is a secret healer, so any beginning to heal and strengthen the body has an esoterically powerful force;
- collecting medicinal herbs on June 21 will help you preserve them beneficial properties, charged with solar energy and powerful force on for a long time;
- on the day of the solstice, you can also put powerful protection against incoming evil and negativity on yourself and your home.
By strengthening your energy, you can avoid negative influence planets on the summer solstice. We wish you to meet this magical time with pleasure and in a great mood. Let nothing disturb your inner state.
The summer solstice arrives, when the night is the shortest of the year and the day is the longest. In folk tradition, this day is filled with deep meaning, and pagan beliefs are reflected in the Christian calendar.
When is the summer solstice in 2017
The summer solstice, also called the summer solstice, occurs at the moment when the tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation in the direction of the Sun is least significant. It occurs on June 20 or 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and December 21 or 22 in the Southern Hemisphere.
In 2017, this moment will come for the Northern Hemisphere June 21 at 04.24 Moscow time. The day of June 21 will be the longest of the year, and the night from June 21 to 22 will be the shortest.
Summer Solstice Festival
The summer solstice holiday is very important in the culture of many peoples. Among the Slavs it was called Ivan Kupala, among the Finns and Ingrians - Yuhannus, among Latvians - Ligo.
This year, which according to the eastern calendar is considered the year of the Red Rooster, on the day of the summer solstice, the Sun will enter the zodiac sign of Cancer. This means that during this period family values, home and friendship will be a priority.
When is Ivan Kupala celebrated?
Currently there is a holiday in Russia Ivan Kupala celebrated not on the summer solstice, as it was historically, but along with Christian holiday Nativity of John the Baptist, July 7. Accordingly, the famous the night before Ivan Kupala- This night from 6 to 7 July.
The fact is that the Nativity of John the Baptist Orthodox Church celebrates June 24 according to the Julian calendar, and initially this holiday corresponded with the longest day of the year. However, now, due to the difference in calendars, the holiday is celebrated in a new style - July 7, so the Russian celebration of Ivan Kupala today does not coincide with the summer solstice.
About the traditions of Ivan Kupala Federal News Agency already, but the day of the summer solstice also has its own rituals, beliefs and traditions.
What can you eat
These days, it is advisable to eat everything related to greens and the sun, especially since this is a time when, if you strictly follow the rules, meat and dairy are completely prohibited. So on the summer solstice, the most desirable foods on the table are green onions, dill, parsley and other fresh herbs, as well as green, red and orange vegetables, berries and fruits. It is these products that feed us with the energy of the sun and the forces of nature.
Traditions and rituals
The summer solstice is the height of summer, so the main force during this period is in three natural components - greenery, water and fire.
It is believed that at this time mermaids already go to sleep at the bottom of reservoirs, so you can swim without fear. Therefore, if on the day of the summer solstice you swim in an open reservoir before sunrise, this will give you health and strength for the whole year.
From the day of the summer solstice, it was possible to prepare bath brooms, mostly birch. Until this day, disturbing the forest was considered dangerous; a broom prepared at the wrong time could bring scabies and other diseases.
One of the main attributes of the holiday was a fire, which was called a bather. They lit it in the late afternoon on the eve of the holiday and had fun jumping over the fire and dancing around it. Usually bonfires were burned until morning on the edge of the village to ward off evil forces.
Girls jumped over fire to protect themselves from damage and the evil eye. It was believed that jumping over a fire with a guy, holding hands, meant a quick wedding.
Herbs collected during this period were considered especially healing. They made infusions and decoctions that the whole family drank. Also, amulets were made from bunches of treasured herbs, which were kept all year. There is a legend that ferns bloom on the shortest night of the year. This flower is very difficult to find and even more difficult to pick, but whoever does this will receive good luck and health, as well as the ability to become invisible, understand the language of animals and find hidden treasures.
Summer Solstice Rituals
On the summer solstice, girls wove field herbs ritual wreaths. It was believed that a correctly made wish with a wreath placed on the head brings financial well-being.
On this day there was also a ritual for marriage. On the evening of June 21, the girl alone had to collect 12 different herbs and flowers, put them under her pillow and say: “The aromas of the meadow, the aromas of the field, take me to a sleepy expanse. I’ll go to bed as a girl and wake up as a wife.” In the morning the treasured bouquet had to be burned.
Folk signs
- Jumping over a fire on the day of the summer solstice was considered a good omen - it means that the whole family will experience prosperity and a good harvest.
- Rain, bad weather and the inability to light a fire on this day were considered a bad omen and a harbinger of a poor harvest and a lean year.
- It is believed that children born on the summer solstice grow up healthy and happy because they are protected by the sun.
- It was considered a good omen to meet the dawn on the day of the summer solstice; this gave strength and health for the whole year.
- Heavy dew on the morning of the summer solstice promised a good harvest. They tried to collect this dew and use it as a healing potion.
- There are many stars in the sky on the shortest night - there will be a lot of mushrooms in the forest this summer.
- Taking a steam bath on this day was considered good for health. For this it was advisable to use a freshly picked broom.
- Water collected on the morning of the summer solstice was considered healing. It was used for drinking and washing.
- If on the day of the summer solstice you hang a bouquet of Ivan da Marya at the door as a talisman, evil spirits and sorrows will bypass the house.