This week we’re taking a look at the energy of the summer solstice. The summer solstice marks the official start of astronomical summer and is the longest day of the year. Derived from the Latin word solstitium which translates to "sun stands still", the summer solstice is midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvest, and is most closely associated with the fire element. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways!What we talk about in this episode:-The historical and cultural significance of the summer solstice and the festivities that accompany it-Some things you can do to activate the fire element-Balancing the heat of summer with the water element-The relationship between the solstice in the Northern and Southern HemispheresPlus more…Mentioned in this episode: -Celebrating the summer solstice with feng shui-The solstice as it occurs in the Southern HemisphereThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter HERE for exclusive offers for our newsletter subscribers only!-Following us on Instagram HERE for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.-Learn about our courses and certification HERE at Mindful Design School-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERETUNE IN JUNE 19th FOR THE NEXT HOLISTIC SPACES PODCASTNEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.