Solstice: Solstice is derived from two Latin words: ‘sol’ meaning sun and ‘stitium’ to stand still.
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SUMMER
Summer Solstice is the time of year when the sun reaches its maximum elevation, a time when it appears that the sun has stopped moving higher in the sky. June 21 is usually the day that marks the longest day of sunlight, shortest night of darkness. Gather at Labyrinth entrance just inside the front gate. Join Us... Tuesday June 21, 2022 Let's celebrate TOGETHER this year! Meet at the Peace Pole (near the entrance) for welcome and opening ritual followed by communal labyrinth walk. 7:30 PM @ 1 hour Park on street, laneway, lot. WINTER Winter Solstice is the time of year when the sun is at its lowest elevation, a time when it appears that the sun can go no lower in the sky. December 21 is usually the day that marks the shortest day of sunlight, the longest night of darkness. December 21, 2022 As we approach the winter solstice we are reminded that although we are in the dark of this winter season still seeing illness, poverty, unemployment, unrest and uncertainty surrounding us, let us remember that light, warmth, community, love, and good will are very much present too. Together, as many traditions celebrate LIGHT such as Diwali, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas - we invite you to join us in spirit rather than in person. There will be no gathering onsite this year due to health and safety considerations, and so (if the labyrinth conditions are safe) we invite you to pray/walk our labyrinth during the day or evening of the 21st or at anytime on your own, or “walk”* the labyrinth virtually along with the video offered below (even though the sounds and sights are of warmer days, the journey is the same)* to mark the first slow turning of our planet toward greater daylight, filling us with hope for the coming year and the return of Spring. Please park on Bouchier Street or at the kiosk just inside the gate. If you are planning to walk the labyrinth at night please bring your own source of light (phone or flashlight). Please note there are no washroom facilities available. Solstice blessings to you! https://youtu.be/qaddkNFajUQ |
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