The Summer (June) Solstice and the Energy

   On June 21st is the Summer Solstice. The energy in Nature is very powerful during the 3-4 days before and after this date. It is a good time for more meditation and relaxation. No wonder why in ancient China the people didn't work for 3 days at the Summer Solstice.

   The Summer Solstice represents an important time of the year, when Yang transforms into Yin. That's why the day before the solstice is regarded as not very stable in terms of the energy.

   The I Ching hexagram that is linked to the Summer Solstice is Gou 姤 "Encounters" (hexagram #44).

    In this hexagram there are 5 Yang and 1 Yin. The Yang energy starts to decrease, while the Yin energy (represented by the broken line) - to increase.

    According to qigong, different energy points of the body correspond to the different periods of the year. The Summer Solstice corresponds to baihui point 百会 in the top of the head. At this time of the year, bai hui naturally opens up and the energy there is very sensitive and intense.

   From the Winter Solstice till now the energy climbs up through dumai 督脉 (the Governing Vessel) energy meridian on the back of the body. Now, at the Summer Solstice, the energy is at the highest peak - bai hui point. Similarly, now we are at the longest days of the year. After the Summer Solstice the days become shorter and the Yang energy gives way to the Yin energy.

   Happy Summer Solstice to all!