Exploring the Unique and Fascinating World of Bears.

coolest time of the year each season provides you with exactly the right nutrients to keep you healthy #chard #broccoli #acornsquash #tangerine #winter #coldcrops #northernhemisphere #california #brianhowlett #seasonalfood https://www.instagram.com/p/CoGNKhLyCwQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Summer Solstice: Everything You Need To Know About The Longest Day Of The Year

Get ready for the official start of summer!

The June summer solstice, which also marks the longest day of the year, will occur on Wednesday, June 21. Here's what you need to know about this special event: What is the summer solstice? During the summer solstice, the sun reaches its highest and northernmost points in the sky. This results in the longest period of sunlight, making it the longest day of the year for those in the Northern Hemisphere. While the exact date of the solstice varies each year, it typically falls between June 20 and 22. Astronomically, it signifies the first day of summer, although meteorological summer technically began earlier in the month. On the other hand, the winter solstice on December 21 will mark the start of winter. Why is it called a solstice? The term "solstice" means that the arc of the Sun, also known as Sol, stops in the sky. The word originates from the Latin word "solstitium," where "sol" refers to the sun and "stitium" means "still or stopped." Sunrise and sunsets during the summer solstice : While the solstice brings the most sunlight, it doesn't coincide with the earliest sunrise or latest sunset. The earliest sunrise usually occurs before the solstice, and the latest sunset is yet to come. However, around the time of the solstice, the sun sets more slowly, taking longer to dip below the horizon. What else to expect ? As the summer solstice arrives, NASA scientists predict a busy period of solar events, including eclipses and other phenomena. In the next 12 months, there will be two solar eclipses, both partially visible from the Midwest. The first one will occur on October 14, 2023, with around 50% coverage over most of planet eartgregions . The main event will take place on April 8 of the following year, featuring a total solar eclipse visible across a wide area of the planet earth Additionally, the sun is currently reaching the peak of an 11-year solar cycle. This cycle brings changes in solar activity, including solar flares and coronal mass ejections, which can impact Earth in various ways. These impacts may include more pronounced and visible Northern Lights in new locations, as well as potential effects on radio communications and electricity grids. So, get ready to embrace the summer season and keep an eye out for the exciting celestial events that lie ahead! Read the full article

Happy Winter Solstice! ❄️ The shortest day of the year & the official start of winter for all of us here in the northern hemisphere. We’ve got our winter moon garlands up & are probably going to make some mulled cider to toast the longest night and look forward to the fact that tomorrow the days will start to get a little longer & brighter ✨ . . . . . #wintersolstice #yule #longestnight #phasesofthemoon #witchystuff #solsticecelebration #shortestday #northernhemisphere #moonvibes #lunarbeauty #moongarland #celebrateeverything #happyyule #paperdecor #paperstreetdolls (at Glasgow, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmb2g7YIM7Z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

For my northern hemisphere Magickal Community, I am excited to share that I am a part of ✨The Way of Light Winter Solstice Masterclass Series. ✨ What is this? A free series of lectures for the modern priestess… if this sounds enchanting to you, please read on: ✨Winter is coming! ❄️ ☃️And with it shorter days and colder weather (at least in the Northern Hemisphere) but wherever you are in the world, the energy of hunkering down in a hibernation-like way is universal. Saint Lucia of Syracuse, one of the earliest Christian martyrs and patron saint of writers, entrepreneurs, the blind and sight is a legendary figure we can embody as her Feastival Day approaches on December 13th! 🎉 She was the Creatirix of the Way of the Light ✨ and her festival marks the beginning of the Christmas season in Scandinavian and European Countries. Meant to bring hope and light during the darkest time of the year, her festival is a Celebration of Light which we’re bringing to you in our upcoming FREE offering! The Way of Light Winter Solstice Masterclass Series ❄️🌟 Featuring 15+ Sacred Feminine Leaders December 12th - 20th (excluding weekend dates on Dec 17th & 18th) 👉Claim your FREE spot: https://rebrand.ly/Fiona-Horne Guest Speakers Include: Desirée Dunbar, Fiona Horne, Abiola Abrams, Rebecca Wilson, Maria Minnis, Jada Kalika, Karen Kay, Amy Cesari, Hibiscus Mudang, Desiree Diaz, Renee Baribeau, Erika Alaura, Elsa Field, Tara Jade Nichols, Emily Rivera… and more! 🤩 This will be a chance to learn, activate and embody the energies you need to reach your full potential! 💥 See you there! 💕 @bydesireedunbar #modernpriestess #masterclass #witchlife #priestesslife #wintersolstice #northernhemisphere https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl8Q44hvIgs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Red Miniature Rose (Rosa chinensis minima ?)This miniature rose was given to me by my daughter :-) The company didn’t even bother including the botanical name on the lable :-( .. Roses come from Central Asia but have spread and grown wild over nearly the entire northern hemisphere. This one has come out nicely but now has black spot so I hope it grows some more leaves. This type can be grown from cuttings or just buy one from a nursery. #RosaChinensis #MiniatureRose #NorthernHemisphere #Rosaceae #Flower #Perennial #abcmygarden #bush #Red (at Belmont, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjw-5jQLMRH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

sunrise > sunset • • • • #sunrise #sunrisephotography #goldenhour #autumn #northernhemisphere (at Cardiff) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjQpNalM1xO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Solstice, Everyone! May your Summer be full of laughter and play. If you’re feeling that life is just too heavy and serious, get outside. Really and truly, it’ll serve you huuuugely! These two don’t know how people clear their heads if they don’t get outdoors. 🤯🤪🌵🌴🦎💚 Mama Nature has an epic way of recharging and soothing simultaneously. Lighter hearts = lighter minds. So explore a new area where you haven’t been yet. Fresh eyes will give you fresh perspective. Never know what new answer might come to you while you’re out breathing and hopping by jumping cholla droppings (cacti). And, oh ... Coral snakes. For example. BJ still doesn’t know how that Coral decided to peacefully let me pass by within 2 inches of his/her raised head. I think it’s because BJ began quietly singing, “🎵 Move 🎶 towards 🎵 me. 🎶 Very 🎵 calmly ... 🎶 “What?”, I asked. “🎵Walk 🎶 to 🎵 the 🎶 middle 🎵 of 🎶 the 🎵 road 🎶. Don’t 🎵 look 🎶 down. 🎵 I’ll 🎵 tell 🎶 you 🎵 why 🎶 in 🎶 a 🎵 moment 🎶...” 😅🤣 I knew that he is a charmer. Just didn’t know that he is an actual snake charmer. 👨🏽‍🎤🎶🐍🎵💚 Tee, hee. 😆🤣 Here’s to a stellar laughter-filled Summer for you, too!! Love, Jeannie and BJ 🌵🌴🦎💜💙 #Summer #SummerSolstice #LongestDay #NorthernHemisphere #GetOutside #PlayOutside #Nature #Outdoors #LighterHearts #LighterMinds #Cacti #JumpingCholla #Cacti #Snakes #CoralSnakes #Arizona #BJBronstad #SnakeCharmer #DigitalRainMan #JeannieMarieBlaha #AngelCowgirl #StillLovesSnakes https://www.instagram.com/p/CfGIWdHrMeZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Experience the magic of Norway's 'Country of Midnight Sun,' where the sun sets at 12:43 pm, only to rise again just 40 minutes later at 1:30 am. This phenomenon lasts for two and a half months, creating a unique natural spectacle unlike anywhere else . . www.vertexonindia.com . #Norway #MidnightSun #NaturalPhenomenon #UniqueBeauty #SunsetAndSunrise #MagicalNorway #NorwegianNature #ExploreNorway #Nature'sWonders #SummerNights #LandOfTheMidnightSun #ScandinavianSummer #NorwegianLandscape #SunNeverSets #EndlessDaylight #NorthernHemisphere #ArcticCircle #SummerSolstice #NorwegianAdventure #TravelNorway #VisitScandinavia #SummerMagic #NorwegianSun #SunsetMagic #NorwaySunrise

National Oyster Day. Busy day today in OysterWorld and an odd day - during the SummerMonths (here in the NorthernHemisphere) but then It’s Still a great day to Enjoy a chilled plate of shells from your local OysterBar. Yes, we can enjoy Oysters 365 or only on #DaysThatEndInY Historically significant food source - Protein Zinc & Minerals, #SuperSustainable for the Ocean - filter feeding and carbon sequestration - and Simply Delicious #Oysterlicious Head out to your favourite OysterBar, shuck a few yourself, or watch the Canadian Shucking Championships tonight @tvoysterfest #LinkInBio #OystersEveryday #NationalOysterDay #LetsGetShucking #ShuckinAround #OysterSommelier #OysterShucker (at Oyster World) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg4xrwXuNot/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Equinox, Lovelies.

they’re luscious when ripe we never considered eating persimmons growing up. a delicious dessert when ripe. #persimmons #deliciousdessert #ripe #fall #northernhemisphere #northerncalifornia #brianhowlett #zerointerference #perfect https://www.instagram.com/p/ClhtdxOLuIN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Reminder: Dec 21 – Dec 24 (Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere) Heb Nen: The Winter Solstice can be likened to the ovulation day of a woman’s menstrual cycle — the day when the egg is most receptive to fertilization. It is the major Yin time of the year when the Spirit is impregnated (programmed) to give birth to behaviors, habits and conditionings. This time should be utilized for Fasting, Meditation and Rest to take advantage of the heightened receptivity of the Spirit and only allowing positive thoughts, energies, etc. into one’s sphere of awareness. - Ra Un Nefer Amen I Photo: The Egyptian Goddess Nut Raising the Sun, from the inside lid of the Djedhor Sarcophagus (bc 378-341) Nut was the goddess of the sky and all heavenly bodies, a symbol of resurrection and rebirth. #ancestralvoices #wintersolstice #RaUnNeferAmen #Christmas #hebnen #fasting #meditation #rest #solstice #kemet #egypt #northernhemisphere https://www.instagram.com/p/B6VnFNCnuvF/?igshid=dizm1ny8b7m8

Many consider October the start of "spooky season", but the veil begins to thin at the fall equinox. The season reaches its *height* at All Hallows / All Saints / All Souls, but isn't truly over until the winter solstice. • Whatever you call this time, use it to communicate with your Ancestors and your higher self. Pay attention to your dreams. • Reap your harvests, synthesize your lessons, and start visioning for the new year. See what emerges in spring. 🍂🍂• #wheeloftheyear #witchybizness #northernhemisphere #spirittime https://www.instagram.com/p/B3E5K6AlreI/?igshid=141kjaq0qcs6v

The summer solstice, also known as midsummer is the longest day of the year. The summer solstice occurs at the moment the earth's tilt axis toward the sun is at a maximum, it always occurs between June 20 and June 22 in every year. The Summer Solstice marks the beginning of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere: http://bit.ly/Picnotes_SummerSolstice