Celebrate the solstice

Our dogs enjoyed their walks today, if they want to stay out and howl at the moon tonight it’s because this is a special day.  It’s Midsummer Day, the turn of the seasons, the longest day of the year. It’s when the veil between this world and the next is at its thinnest and animals and birds, who are more in tune with the Earth’s energy, are susceptible to this influence.

We’ve known dogs to be more restless and cats more alert when this tilt of the Earth’s axis is most inclined towards the sun.   We’ve certainly had more difficulty than usual in getting the cats in for the night today!   If the evening isn’t cloudy and the moon can be seen it will be worth seeing.  It’s a rare occurrence today when the full moon is on the solstice making it what’s called a Strawberry Moon.  It’s super low in the sky which makes it a soft amber colour – the original Honey Moon!

After today the days will be getting shorter, although this is almost imperceptible for most of the summer.  You won’t see the next Strawberry Moon until 2061 – it’s a rare occurrence, make the most of it.  Make a wish?