<h4>You're browser does not support iFrames - here is an exerpt of the content</h4> <a href="http://awakewithcharmandspirit.blogspot.com/2010/06/midsummer-magic-harvest-and-crafting.html">Click here to read the article in full</a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgnaKHYoGI/AAAAAAAAII4/NXiW9BOQ6do/s1600/Picture+027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qu="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgnaKHYoGI/AAAAAAAAII4/NXiW9BOQ6do/s400/Picture+027.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><strong>A Midsummer Harvest </strong><strong>is a very Festive one..a very Magical One! </strong><br /><strong>The Sun's Power is at it's highest peak, it's zenith..and everything kissed by this Magical Sun is something to celebrate!</strong><br /><strong>*</strong><br />A beautiful time to pick flowers or herbs carrying this Sun's magic! A wonderful to time to enjoy nature's gifts and create an arrangement, a <strong>Nature Mandala</strong>, a <strong>Solstice Meditation</strong>..also<strong> Floral Head-Wreathes and Crowns</strong> to wear ..all beautiful ways of celebrating the Beauty of Nature and honoring the Sun.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgnncZVcoI/AAAAAAAAIJA/n2SvocK6L_E/s1600/Picture+015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgnncZVcoI/AAAAAAAAIJA/n2SvocK6L_E/s400/Picture+015.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><strong>The Power of the SUN and the Longest Day...</strong><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Many love to gather sacred plants on the Solstice... as it is when the Sun is at it's most <strong>magical potentcy and power</strong>! A very powerful day.....and then from that point the Sun decreases in it's power..so it is a powerful day to gather Memories and Energy and Magic in the Form of Nature's Kingdom. <br />*<br />Of course..Nature is powerful <strong>every day and in every moment</strong>..but it is wonderful to <em><strong><span style="color: blue;">observe and honor those heightened times when nature's vibration is shifting and creating new changes</span></strong></em>! Natural Miracles are Blessings!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgnzvHpRjI/AAAAAAAAIJI/QppQ3FL-bcY/s1600/Picture+035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgnzvHpRjI/AAAAAAAAIJI/QppQ3FL-bcY/s400/Picture+035.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Solstice Tributes can be created in any way you like.. and make intentions and wishes, poems, offerings of beauty, love, healing and Good Will for those you love. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBguFRxQ_DI/AAAAAAAAIJo/fxsI0ah6WAs/s1600/Picture+020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBguFRxQ_DI/AAAAAAAAIJo/fxsI0ah6WAs/s400/Picture+020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Gather special things..make a special Solstice Creation-bottle with flowers or special tokens..and fill it with all your positive <strong>wishes, dreams, creative intentions...wishes for the world ..your own dreams..a dedication to honor nature and the Sun...</strong><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgtxbldpCI/AAAAAAAAIJg/caN_bdEM3HI/s1600/Picture+029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qu="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgtxbldpCI/AAAAAAAAIJg/caN_bdEM3HI/s400/Picture+029.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A jar full of Solstice Magic </div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBglOcQnptI/AAAAAAAAIII/cmb8QCSEif4/s1600/Picture+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qu="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBglOcQnptI/AAAAAAAAIII/cmb8QCSEif4/s400/Picture+006.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">More Magic Harvesting</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;">Gathering Herb Bundles, Floral Bundles, </div><div style="text-align: center;">bundles for Smudge Sticks and making Nature Crowns and Lavender Wands</div><div style="text-align: center;">is also a fun tradition </div><div style="text-align: center;">to spend outside creating that day!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBguSNfNoeI/AAAAAAAAIJw/rxfa_iAcIKc/s1600/Picture+038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBguSNfNoeI/AAAAAAAAIJw/rxfa_iAcIKc/s400/Picture+038.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Enjoy their floral scent in a room , or as decoration. Tied and fastened with hemp cord in your favorite color is a nice touch!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBglch1bj5I/AAAAAAAAIIQ/sVEIdYpDMqg/s1600/Picture+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBglch1bj5I/AAAAAAAAIIQ/sVEIdYpDMqg/s400/Picture+009.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Nature Crafting</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For Smudge Bundles and Herb Bundles: Gather a large bunch, cut them all the same length..they will shrink down a bit..fasten a spiral around them, tighten with hemp cord..hang them up to dry in a dark airy space..and enjoy once fully dried. Lovely for special celebrations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgltgTEtUI/AAAAAAAAIIY/s445dDfP3BE/s1600/Picture+013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgltgTEtUI/AAAAAAAAIIY/s445dDfP3BE/s400/Picture+013.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A fun activity to do out in the the Solstice Sun..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make sure to bring a crown of course..when making these Royal Solstice Treaures!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgl1l83JNI/AAAAAAAAIIg/qXKkThTonu0/s1600/Picture+037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qu="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgl1l83JNI/AAAAAAAAIIg/qXKkThTonu0/s400/Picture+037.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> This beautiful Smudge stick was created last Summer Solstice..the last one left, they make wonderful gifts and are special blends of what you enjoy. I love to use Lavender, Catnip/Catmint, Sage and Rosemary...<br /><br />*Special Note*<br />(* always know how to Properly Identify plants or seek an expert!) If you use smudge sticks for burning , always use Safety First, use a smudge bowl and make sure it is a scent/plants you are not allergic to etc ) <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBi_Kih0kTI/AAAAAAAAIJ8/vu7xMofnUlc/s1600/PICT8395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" qu="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBi_Kih0kTI/AAAAAAAAIJ8/vu7xMofnUlc/s400/PICT8395.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Smudge sticks are traditionally burned, but they can simply be used as Decoration and enjoyed for their scent and beauty. I enjoy them as decorations and as herbal bundles and wands.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgmwU2RVrI/AAAAAAAAIIo/ZR9PHHN9Swg/s1600/Picture+036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgmwU2RVrI/AAAAAAAAIIo/ZR9PHHN9Swg/s400/Picture+036.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Herbal Smudge stick pictured with Selenite Wand and Moonstone </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beautifully resting in a sunlit window.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgoqlkBObI/AAAAAAAAIJQ/ORqZLGtkIoQ/s1600/Picture+010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgoqlkBObI/AAAAAAAAIJQ/ORqZLGtkIoQ/s400/Picture+010.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">More</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Midsummer Crafting </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and Creating</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgh5ORZuII/AAAAAAAAIHw/RUM8dUOLVwQ/s1600/PICT5948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgh5ORZuII/AAAAAAAAIHw/RUM8dUOLVwQ/s400/PICT5948.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Midsummer Crafting</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;">Another beautiful tradition is leaving any special stones or beads and charms outside/ or in the windowsill as the sun rises for Solstice. A Natural way to fill stones and beads with Solstice Magic. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgjoOaI3ZI/AAAAAAAAIH4/VP8vZ3tppyw/s1600/PICT5216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgjoOaI3ZI/AAAAAAAAIH4/VP8vZ3tppyw/s400/PICT5216.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Solstice is all about the Sun..and spending the day Celebrating the Sun. <br />It is wonderful to create beaded bracelets and necklaces and Suncatchers etc..in this Sun Festival to make memories. It will carry that special power!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBghjOeBaKI/AAAAAAAAIHo/hoI_EFasjl0/s1600/PICT5943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBghjOeBaKI/AAAAAAAAIHo/hoI_EFasjl0/s400/PICT5943.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Strands of crystals and beads that have been <br />Kissed by the Solstice Sun.....how magical!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgpkDfvSMI/AAAAAAAAIJY/sK9QO-4vQNI/s1600/Picture+100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgpkDfvSMI/AAAAAAAAIJY/sK9QO-4vQNI/s400/Picture+100.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rose Quartz Necklace kissed by the Solstice Sun<br />*** </div><div style="text-align: center;">The Sun is a Magnificent Force of energy..<br />we too can be creative like the SUN <br />and Shine in all directions <br />and Celebarte the power of life<br />*</div><div style="text-align: center;">The sun gives<br /> the earth , all creatures <br />and all of us... <br />so much life</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgkBfeYl6I/AAAAAAAAIIA/U4VV1VXiV-k/s1600/Picture+031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zb08QzT-WVI/TBgkBfeYl6I/AAAAAAAAIIA/U4VV1VXiV-k/s400/Picture+031.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wishing you Much Midsummer Magic<br />*<br />More posts to come...<br /><br />***<br /><strong><span style="color: blue;">~Gorgeous Fairy Statues~</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: blue;">*</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: blue;">If you Love Fairies</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: blue;"> here is a Magical post " Getting Ready"</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: blue;">by </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: blue;">Alina from the Purple Caravan</span></strong><br /><a href="http://thepurplecaravan.blogspot.com/2010/06/getting-ready.html">http://thepurplecaravan.blogspot.com/2010/06/getting-ready.html</a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: blue;">Gorgeous Fairies Alina!!!</span></strong><br /><br /><br />*****<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Awake with Charm and Spirit</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">***<br />~All Photos~All Content Copyright~<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/933213675715214703-195390841718933022?l=awakewithcharmandspirit.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
