The summer solstice occurs when the Sun reaches 0° of Cancer, and this year it takes place at exactly 1:17 PM EDT on June 21, 2011.
Although widely celebrated for being the longest day, its true significance is that it represents the midpoint of the year, and its occurrence in the nostalgic sign is no coincidence because as we reach the halfway mark, it is time to reflect upon the past and ask ourselves:
What did we do during the past six months?
Did we realize any tangible accomplishments or have we just been treading water?
It is important that we evaluate our lives and determine whether we have been heading in the direction of our dreams or have been drifting along and hoping for a fateful intervention that delivers it right to our doorstep.
Just like mid-life, the summer solstice is a wake-up call that reminds us that while we still have plenty of time left on the meter, the time is nevertheless ticking away.
If we are satisfied with our progress, then well done and "full steam ahead."
If not, then we must resolve to make meaningful changes even if it means altering our course.
After all, with six months ahead of us, there is still ample time for a new beginning and the achievement of some (if not all) of our goals before we reach our next checkpoint: the winter solstice.
This year the winter solstice occurs on December 22 at 0:30 AM EDT, and at that time we will be asked to review the past year as we prepare for the new one.
Although it is still six months away, the final question we need to ask ourselves now is:
When New Year's Eve arrives, do we want to be toasting the new year or regretting this one?
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