Here comes the sun, doot-n-doo doot!
Hooray! Summer officially begins today. It will be the longest
day of year in the Northern Hemisphere. In the afternoon, the North Pole will
tilt directly toward the sun -- and the sun will reach its farthest distance
from the earth's equator, marking the summer solstice.
Druids celebrated the summer solstice as the wedding of
Heaven and Earth. The Goddess manifests as Mother Earth and God as Sun King.
You can celebrate the start of summer by adapting some long-held traditions that could
lead to some sexy summertime fun.
Honor The Sun
In yoga, there is a set of exercises known as the Sun
Salutation or Salute to the Sun, but you don't have to practice yoga to honor
the sun. Maybe you and your partner can stay up late and enjoy having sex as
the sunsets -- past your bedtime in most parts of North America. Summer
Solstice marks the longest day of the year -- and so you'll have extra time for
love and romance.
Throw A Party With A Bonfire
In countries like Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden,
summer solstice is called the day that never ends, and a bonfire is part of their
celebration. Fire has always been a source of protection for human beings,
scaring off the beings of the night, both real and magical. There is nothing
more romantic than a summer campfire or bonfire on the beach. The sand between
your toes, the stars overhead and a loving mate by your side, will all
certainly add up to a very sex solstice.
Plan A Trip
There are locations around the globe where the summer
solstice is still celebrated in a big way. One of them is Stonehenge in the UK.
Stonehenge aligns with the sunrise on the solstice, making for a spectacular
early morning show. There are also celebrations of the Summer Solstice in
Sedona, Arizona and Cairo, Egypt. Maybe this year you and your partner should
make plans to be somewhere romantic to celebrate next year's summer solstice.
Spend Time In The Garden
Herbs and flowers picked during the summer solstice were
believed by people in medieval times to carry healing energy above and beyond
any normal healing properties. Summer is
a great time to plant your own mini herb garden. You don't have to have a
backyard, you can grow herbs in a pot on your balcony or kitchen window sill.
Summer herbs add a taste of summer to all of your recipes. And some herbs are
even said to possess aphrodisiac qualities -- that's a good reason to plant
some spicy peppers.
Reflect On Your Life
Summer solstice marks the halfway point in the earth's orbit
around the sun. It's a good time to reflect on your life goals and how you are
doing at achieving them. A glass of wine and a plate of charcuterie are a good
way for you and your partner to kick off an intimate discussion about what
matters most to the two of you. Deep
understanding and communication will lead to better intimacy which is certain
to rev up your sex life.
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