Goddess Speak Sanctuary of Solace Newsletter - June 2025

June is here — signaling the start of summer and bringing an infectious energy that makes us want to enjoy every moment of longer days and warmer weather! It’s a month of fresh starts, new adventures, and the promise of brighter days ahead.

June Dates of Interest:

Happy Pride Month!

“Pride is important because tonight someone still believes they’re better off dead than being themselves.” — Sterling Graves

• June 1- International Dinosaur Day
• June 4 - National Cheese Day
• June 5 - World Environment Day
• June 7 - PPDLV Spirits & Sunlight Psychic Faire
• June 8 - World Ocean Day
• June 11 - Full 'Honey' Moon @ 12:43 am
• June 14 - World Blood Donor Day - Make an appointment today!
• June 14 - Divination Night w/ Inner Circle Sanctuary @ UUCLV
• June 16 - Happy Father's Day!
• June 19 - Honoring Juneteenth - Freedom Day
• June 20 - Summer Solstice Celebration (ZOOM) @ 7:00 pm (link below to RSVP)
• June 20 - Summer Solstice @ 7:42 pm
• June 21 - June Food Pantry @ UUCLV
• June 21 - Summer Solstice Celebration** (Live) @ 6:00 pm (link below to RSVP)
• June 22 - Aztec Goddess Xilonen/Chicomecoatl - Goddess of Maize
• June 24 - International Fairy Day and Fortuna Day (Roman Goddess of luck and good fortune)!
• June 25 - New Moon in Cancer @ 3:31 am
• June 30 - International Asteroid Day

**Please see the article below for important information about our Summer Solstice celebration!

“Happy summer solstice. Today is the day to remember and celebrate your light and the light of others. May we dance in our light together and forever.” – Unknown

Spiritual Meaning and Symbolism of June: Growth and Light

Excerpts from EyeFeather.com

The spiritual meaning of June centers on growth and illumination. This month offers a unique opportunity to deepen our spiritual connection with ourselves and the world around us. June’s energy supports transformation, encouraging us to shed old patterns and embrace new ways of being. As nature flourishes, we too can bloom spiritually, aligning with the powerful energies of this transformative month.

Spiritual Meanings and Symbolism of June

June marks a pivotal point in the year, brimming with spiritual significance. This month carries a unique energy that resonates with growth, light, and transformation. Let’s explore the rich tapestry of meanings and symbols associated with June.

Symbolic Elements of June

June’s symbolism is deeply rooted in nature. The rose, June’s birth flower, represents love, passion, and spiritual unfolding. Its layers symbolize the layers of consciousness we peel back as we grow spiritually. The oak, known for its strength and endurance, reminds us of our own inner resilience and the power to weather life’s storms.

June is traditionally associated with love and marriage. This connection goes beyond romantic love, encompassing universal love and unity. It’s a time to foster deeper connections with ourselves, others, and the world around us

June’s Sacred Geometry

The number 6, which represents June in the calendar, holds significant spiritual meaning. In sacred geometry, the hexagon is a powerful symbol found throughout nature, from honeycomb structures to snowflakes. This six-sided shape represents harmony and balance, mirroring June’s energy of equilibrium between the physical and spiritual realms.

“May the long time sun shine upon you. All love surround you and the pure light within you guide your way on. Summer Solstice blessings!” – Unknown

Spiritual Colors of June

The colors associated with June carry their own spiritual vibrations. Green, the color of nature in full bloom, symbolizes growth, renewal, and heart-centered energy. White, often associated with June’s pearls (one of its birthstones), represents purity, clarity, and spiritual enlightenment.

June’s birthstones, including pearl, moonstone, and alexandrite, each carry unique spiritual properties. For instance, moonstone is believed to enhance intuition and emotional balance, aligning perfectly with June’s energy of inner growth and harmony.

Impact of Summer Solstice

The summer solstice, typically occurring on June 20th or 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the longest day of the year. This event has been celebrated for millennia across various cultures as a time of spiritual significance. The abundance of light symbolizes illumination of the soul and the triumph of light over darkness.

During the solstice, many people report feeling a surge of spiritual energy. This heightened awareness can lead to profound insights and spiritual experiences. It’s an ideal time for reflection, setting intentions, and connecting with nature’s rhythms.

Balancing Energies in June

June presents a unique opportunity to balance masculine and feminine energies within ourselves. The sun, at its peak during the solstice, represents masculine energy – active, assertive, and outward-focused. Simultaneously, the nurturing qualities of the earth in full bloom embody feminine energy – receptive, intuitive, and inward-focused.

This interplay of energies invites us to find harmony within ourselves. It’s a time to embrace both action and reflection, doing and being. By consciously working with these energies, we can harness June’s transformative power to foster personal growth and spiritual evolution.

5 Ways to Connect with June’s Spiritual Vibrations:

• Spend time in nature, especially during sunrise or sunset
• Practice mindfulness or meditation outdoors
• Engage in creative activities that express your inner self
• Perform a personal ritual to honor the summer solstice
• Keep a journal to track your spiritual insights and growth

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Join us for our Summer Solstice Celebration in honor of Sekhmet!

Our evening will begin with The Feast of Sekhmet (menu coming soon), followed by our ritual. The feast is being provided by Sanctuary of Solace and will not be a potluck; each food choice has been carefully chosen in honor of, Sekhmet. Vegan/Vegetarian dishes will be part of the feast as well as traditional foods. We ask that you please RSVP so we may insure there is enough for all. We are asking attendees to contribute towards the costs of the food with a sliding scale of 5.00 to 10.00/person. Please contact us if you have any menu questions or have food allergies which need to be addressed.

“Not only is it Sum­mer Sol­stice, there is a Full Moon. May love sur­round you like sun­shine on a sunny day.” – William Shakespeare

~ June's Astrology Spotlight ~

Article excerpts from Astrology with Heather

June 2025 Astrology Forecast: A Rare Season of Healing, Hope & Momentum

June 2025 kicks off one of the calmest and most uplifting periods of the entire year—astrologically speaking. After months of retrogrades, eclipses, and cosmic curveballs, this month finally offers a reprieve. The energy is supportive, forward-moving, and dare we say… peaceful.

And the biggest news? Jupiter officially moves into the sign of its exaltation—Cancer—on June 9th, ushering in a year-long cycle of emotional support, inner healing, growth, and hope. But while this is one of the most beneficial transits of the year, the month doesn’t start off without a few powerful cosmic pivots.

Highlights: What to Watch for in June 2025

• June 9: Jupiter enters Cancer (exalted position)
• June 11: Full Moon in Sagittarius squaring the Nodes
• June 15: Mars squares Uranus
• June 24: Jupiter Cazimi (exact conjunction with the Sun)
• June 25: New Moon in Cancer conjunct Jupiter

Jupiter in Cancer: A Powerful Year of Nourishment and Expansion

Jupiter in Cancer is where the planet of growth and good fortune operates at its absolute best. Over the next 12 months, this transit brings powerful opportunities for emotional renewal, family healing, spiritual reconnection, and inner expansion. But at the beginning of the transit, we’re met with some tension, thanks to difficult aspects with Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto—especially during the Jupiter Cazimi on June 24.

This cazimi acts as a cosmic spotlight, helping us see exactly what’s holding us back from embracing Jupiter’s blessings. Are perfectionism, fear, or a need for control standing in your way? If so, the cosmos will make that crystal clear

A Fated Full Moon (June 11): Midpoint Between Eclipses

This month’s Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 11 squares the lunar nodes, creating a ripple of fated, karmic energy. Think of this as a continuation of the storylines initiated during the March eclipses. Signs, synchronicities, and breakthroughs will be hard to ignore—and they’re all pointing you toward your next chapter.

Mars Square Uranus (June 15): The Final Disruption

Expect one last jolt of surprise as Mars squares Uranus just before Uranus changes signs in July. This could manifest as an unexpected shake-up, a breakthrough insight, or a sudden pivot in direction. Stay flexible and don’t resist the changes—they’re paving the way for the clean-slate energy coming later this summer

Jupiter Cazimi & New Moon in Cancer (June 24–25): A Rare Reset

One of the most pivotal moments of the month is the Jupiter Cazimi on June 24, followed by the New Moon in Cancer on June 25, both tightly conjunct Jupiter.

This duo forms a rare opportunity to hit the reset button. But with the New Moon forming a Yod (aka “Finger of God” aspect) with Pluto and Mars—plus squares to Saturn and Neptune—this isn't your average manifesting moon. You’ll be asked to confront and clear deep emotional, psychological, or even ancestral blocks before you can truly step into the blessings Jupiter wants to offer.

This is your cosmic permission slip to:

• Break free from perfectionism and control
• Set clear emotional boundaries
• Heal fear-based patterns
• Reclaim your joy, intuition, and inner peace

June's Full 'Honey' Moon Magic

Article by: Patti Wigington

In June, the sun has taken over and the fields are growing. This is the month named for Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, and it's the time when we welcome Litha, the summer solstice. The full moon this month is called the Strong Sun Moon in many folkloric traditions, but it's also known as the Lover's Moon, the Honey Moon, or the Strawberry Moon. In some Native American belief systems, this time of year is associated with the woodpecker.

Flowers have bloomed, we're beginning to see some early summer fruits and vegetables (a great time for strawberry crops!), and the days are getting longer and longer. It's a far cry from the darkness of winter, and we typically try to spend as much time outside as possible. It's a time for bonding with friends and family, and forging what connections we can. Nurture your relationships, your garden, your career, and your soul this month.

Correspondences:

• Colors: Incorporate sunny colors like gold, yellow, and orange into your magic, ritual, and altar decorations
• Gemstones: Topaz and agate are associated with the summer solstice season and the month of June
• Trees: Oak and maple are flourishing this time of year
• Gods: Isis, Cerridwen, Juno, and Persephone are connected with the month of June, which means it's a great time to do moon magic focusing on female empowerment and the sacred feminine
• Herbs: Parsley, mosses, skullcap, and mugwort in bloom, so find a way to work them into your spellwork
• Element: Earth is tied deeply to this full moon phase

“At midnight, in the month of June, I stand beneath the mystic moon.” ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Because the nights are short, June is also a good time to tap into solar energy, and it's not uncommon for the full moon to be visible in the sky before the sun has actually set. Take advantage of this, stay outside later than normal, and embrace the power of the sun and the moon at the same time. It's a perfect blend of opposites and balance - sun and moon, masculine and feminine, day and night.

This is the month where magical workings are well suited to maintaining and enhancing things you already have.

Try one or more of these to welcome the magic of the Strong Sun Moon into your life:

• Weed your garden, prune the bushes, give your lawn all the tender loving care it needs. If you're growing fruit or vegetables, begin harvesting those that are ready to be gathered. Early herb and flower blossoms can be collected as well, and hung up to dry for later use.
• Take time to let your personal life blossom as well—focus on things that improve your job or education, as well as your relationships with family and friends. It's okay to do nice things for yourself! Go on a short vacation, cut off the cell phone and your email for a few days, and spend time with family—or with yourself!
• Another name for the Strong Sun Moon is the Honey Moon, and during the late summer and early fall, honey is a staple crop in many parts of the world. Honey has a number of magical properties, so why not find a way to tie it into your spellwork this month?
• Focus on the power of the sun to help with spells and rituals related to strengthening yourself mentally and spiritually. You've got more hours of daylight now than any other time of the year, so tap into it! Spend as much time outdoors as possible - it's not only good for your emotional well being, it also can help you feel better physically!
• Use sun energy to charge your tools by leaving them out on a bright warm day to absorb the sun's rays. You can also consecrate water for rituals by placing a jar of it out in the sunlight—use this for workings related to strength and power, as well as personal growth.
• If you've been dealing with issues in your personal life that are rooted in indecision or uncertainty, this is a good time to fix them. Take a long hard look at your possible choices, and make one. Ask for advice from others if you need to, but in the long, it's okay to trust your intuition.
• Remember this is also called the Lovers' Moon—and no wonder, since so many people get married in June! Allow yourself to welcome love into your life—and if you've already got it, then let yourself appreciate it even more! Do things that make you feel sensual and sexy, affectionate and abundant, and in addition to loving other people, and allowing them to love you in return, know that you're allowed to love yourself as well.

“It is good to realize that, if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honor nature’s gifts, the joys and beauties of the outdoors will be here forever.” ~ Jimmy Carter

~ Crafting Corner ~

Since June is the month of the Summer Solstice, this seemed like the perfect Crafty Corner project!

Happy Crafting!

Sun Painting

From the blog, Homan at Home, by Diane Homan

I love all the projects I share on this blog, but this project might be my favorite ever. From start to finish, this was a blast to do, and my 18 month old, my 3 year old, and a 8 and 10 year old that came to visit loved it. It really is a craft you can do with just about any age.

It’s also dirt cheap and uber simple. I used flour sack towels from Walmart for the fabric background. They come in a pack of 5 for 7 bucks, and I cut one up for this project. We only used about half of it, leaving us with plenty of cotton fabric for future sun printing adventures.

The paint is literally just regular acrylic paint – again from Walmart for $0.50 a bottle. The secret to getting the sun print using regular paint is just to water it down. You can see the difference in the blue popsicle verses the others. The popsicle isn’t as sharp, and that’s because I was still getting the hang of how much water to add. What I discovered? More water = better!

And the last material you need is cardstock. This is another place where watering down the paint is important. If you leave the paint too thick, your cardstock may stick to it and ruin the fun.

The designs here use these printable templates: there are 2, one for the watermelon and flip-flop, and one for the popsicle and sun. (From Priestess Laurelinn: making your own templates is a wonderful way to create this fun craft with symbols of the Summer Solstice!)

Supplies needed:

• 100% cotton fabric
• acrylic paint
• water
• bowl for mixing paint
• paint brush
• cardstock
• templates (watermelon and flip-flop, popsicle and sun)
• scissors
• foil
• cookie sheet
• the Sun!

Directions:

Directions

1. Start by prepping your cotton. I used these towels cut into roughly 8×8 squares. We were making a summer bunting from the finished products, so we wanted a kind of undone look. I ended up leaving the ends cut and fraying.

2. Soak your cotton thoroughly with water, then wring it out. You want it damp, but not pooling water. Once it’s been wrung, spread it out on a foil-covered baking sheet.

3. Now you get to water down your paint. Add a small amount of paint (about 1 tsp) to your bowl. Then add about 2 Tbsp of water and mix it together well. You want your paint to be very thin – just slightly thicker than water. Add more water if you need to.

4. Pour the paint onto the fabric and use your paintbrush to make sure that the paint covers the entire thing.

5. Once you (or your happy little helper) have covered the fabric with paint, take your cardstock template and press it down on the fabric. You want the entire thing to be pressed down firmly – especially the edges. That’s what gives you a crisp looking print.

6. Now, take your baking sheet and place it in the sun for 2-3 hours. You don’t actually need a brilliantly sunny day for this, but if it’s overcast, you will probably need to wait a few more hours.

7. Peel the cardstock from the fabric and check out your cool design!

“June has never looked more beautiful than she does now, unadorned and honest, vulnerable yet invincible.” ― Marie Lu, Legend

~The Kitchen Witch's Cauldron~

Sweet Magic: Summer Solstice Honey Cookies

Then followed that beautiful season… Summer… Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape Lay as if newly created in all the freshness of childhood. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 

Looking for a festive way to celebrate the upcoming summer solstice? Well, these aromatic sunny cookies may be just the ticket. Made with sacred herbs and flowers of the sun, they’re filled with the gathering magic of midsummer traditions. And served up at a summer solstice picnic, they will delight young and old. After all, doesn’t everyone love a pretty cookie?

“This is the smell of June, she wanted to write to Christopher... honeysuckle, green hay, wet linen hung out to dry...” ― Lisa Kleypas, Love in the Afternoon

June Book Review

Summer Solstice: An Essay

By Nina MacLaughlin

Summer is fireflies and sparklers. Fat red tomatoes sliced thin and salted. Lemonade and long dreamy days. The treasures of the season are gone much too soon — but they’re captured here, in loving sensuous prose that’s both personal and universal, for you to find any time of year.

Experience the most evocative tribute to the meaning of the season, a season whose magical feeling stays with us even in winter. Where does that feeling come from? What is summer made of? The smell of cut grass behind the gasoline of a lawnmower. A crown you’ve made of flowers. Blackberry bush prickers. First hot dog off the grill. Stargazing and sleeping with the windows open. This essay brims with a searching honesty and insight about what this season has meant in our pasts and what it might mean in our lives ahead.

Release yourself into the sky and feel, for a moment: there's time. ~Nina MacLaughlin

If summer is the season of your life, if the months between Memorial Day and Labor Day hold your favorite memories, you’ll love Summer Solstice.

Editorial Reviews:

Praise for Summer Solstice

• “For those who cannot safely venture from their homes this season, MacLaughlin’s book can be that breath of fresh air, the nostalgic call back to better days, and the hope for a future when we can safely gather again under open sky... [Summer Solstice is] a brief reverie, short and sweet like the fleeting days it describes.”—Green Mountain Review
• “One can easily read this sensuous little book in an evening, or dawdle, as I’ve done, over the last week....It offers a vivid contrast to this moment of masks: the immediacy of a season bursting out of itself, elemental and clean.”—Joan Silverman, Portland Press Herald
• “Smart and lyrical—this book makes you feel alive.” —Nicholson Baker, author of The Anthologist

About the Author:

Nina MacLaughlin is the author of Wake Siren: Ovid Resung, a finalist for a LAMBDA Literary Award and the Massachusetts Book Award, the acclaimed memoir Hammer Head: The Making of a Carpenter, and the companion to Summer Solstice, the forthcoming Winter Solstice. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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