liminal_luke Posted June 19 Tomorrow, June 20th, will be the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, and the winter solstice for our southern friends. I always think of these yearly turning points as potent times for spiritual practice and reflection. Whether you´re experiencing an apex moment of light or darkness, I hope the day brings you joy. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted June 19 What its like when you are ' freezing cold ' in Australia ..... I wish I had worn a jumper to the beach . In any case its about to 'turn' ... good ! That sun gets any lower , it will be touching the top of the waterfall ! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerard Posted June 20 (edited) Awful time of the year for southerners, winter, when nothing moves. Can't wait for it to the over, tbh. And certainly not a potent time to Fire people. Happy SS to you Edited June 20 by Gerard 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted June 20 Quite hot here. Feels like summer has been here for a few weeks already. Happy solstice everyone. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerostao Posted June 20 To be enjoyed, Regardless of whatever Another fabulous opportunity Here & Dao 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted June 20 12 hours ago, Gerard said: Awful time of the year for southerners, winter, when nothing moves. Can't wait for it to the over, tbh. And certainly not a potent time to Fire people. Happy SS to you Mmmmm ..... its a good time to have fires though . I set off a huge bamboo pile yesterday ... that is always enjoyable ! - there was some talk of having a solstice fire tonight .... but I think its just talk . Anyway, I already had mine . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Foote Posted June 20 Solstice three hours and some ahead now, the sun will already be low in the Western sky at solstice. Almost half a year gone, poof! May your Midsummer be a celebration, for me my semi-sesquicentennial. Wishing the best to everyone! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigSkyDiamond Posted June 20 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Mark Foote said: May your Midsummer be a celebration, for me my semi-sesquicentennial. Wishing the best to everyone! of course i had to google "semi-sesquicentennial definition" Semisesquicentennial can be broken down to understand its meaning: "semi" - half of + "sesqui" - in the ratio of 3:2 + "centennial" - 100 years. Broken out mathematically, 1/2 * 3/2 * 100 = 75 Hooray for Mark ! Edited June 20 by BigSkyDiamond 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Foote Posted June 21 (edited) 23 hours ago, BigSkyDiamond said: of course i had to google "semi-sesquicentennial definition" Semisesquicentennial can be broken down to understand its meaning: "semi" - half of + "sesqui" - in the ratio of 3:2 + "centennial" - 100 years. Broken out mathematically, 1/2 * 3/2 * 100 = 75 Hooray for Mark ! The old man, and "she who must be obeyed" (apologies to John Mortimer): Edited June 21 by Mark Foote 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liminal_luke Posted June 22 (edited) Good for you @BigSkyDiamond for looking it up; I was too lazy. And as for our birthday boy, @Mark Foote, anybody who uses words like semi-sesquicentennial to refer to their natal date has a brain younger than their years. Edited June 22 by liminal_luke 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted June 23 On 6/21/2025 at 9:26 AM, Mark Foote said: Solstice three hours and some ahead now, the sun will already be low in the Western sky at solstice. Almost half a year gone, poof! May your Midsummer be a celebration, for me my semi-sesquicentennial. Wishing the best to everyone! half a year has gone ... but I reported you for calling me a 'poof' ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted June 23 Was the solstice day your actual birthday Footy ? I ask as mine was on the 22nd . some years that is the solstice, mostly its the 21st though . "The Winter Born King" In some Wiccan traditions, the Winter-born King is also associated with the Horned God, a deity associated with nature and wildness. Up where you are you would be the 'Holly King ' , my 'antipode' . Me and Footy ; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted June 23 9 hours ago, liminal_luke said: Good for you @BigSkyDiamond for looking it up; I was too lazy. And as for our birthday boy, @Mark Foote, anybody who uses words like semi-sesquicentennial to refer to their natal date has a brain younger than their years. I am a Semisasquatchcentenial Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liminal_luke Posted June 23 3 minutes ago, Nungali said: I am a Semisasquatchcentenial Nah, that type is not so self-aware. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted June 23 14 minutes ago, liminal_luke said: Nah, that type is not so self-aware. Sasq'ets are not so self aware ? I am reporting you to 'Respect Indigenous Beliefs Central HQ ! ' for prejudice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
