The abundance of light and the abundance of harvest spills out over everything on this day, saturating the world with gratitude for the bountiful provisions that nature gives to her children.

“What we plant in the soil of contemplation, we shall reap in the harvest of action... Truly, it is in darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest of all to us.”

— Meister Eckhart

The fullness of this Moon harmonizes beautifully with the magic of August. The Sun continues to hang high overhead, bringing with it light, heat, and the annually immense wave of simultaneously ripe fruit.

Wrap your arms around yourself, giving yourself a hug. Breathe inward slowly through your nose, filling the base of your lungs — pause for a moment, gently holding your breath — then breathe outward slowly through your mouth, exhaling in an even, controlled manner.

As I bask in the light of the Moon, I will also bask in the greenness of today. The universe does not question the time it takes to grow within rest. So as a part of that universe, neither will I.

“The New Moon is here today. The Full Moon is for the whole, but the New Moon is for me. I choose to participate in the cycles of nature, resting in the quietude of waning as I prepare to grow full once again.”

“The Summer Solstice is joyous because it’s the brightest day of the year. It also has a speck of mourning because it’s the brightest day of the year.”