Our ancestors celebrated this time of year by turning over the soil and planting seeds under the dark moon so that they would be full and juicy by the time of harvest. What is the Summer Fes about in 2026, community. As modern practitioners of metaphysical practice, some of us do not turn the soil over anymore. We turn over chores, responsibilities, bills, obligations. The harvest that we are looking for comes with the pudding in the energy to go to work, to get up and deal with people, to be able to micromanage and time schedule. All these things still have “metaphysical properties” if you look at them that way.

To celebrate the seasons today, many people acknowledge the change by hanging up their winter, coats are taking off, along with their winter boots. Slide into a pair of shorts and a tank top. The first smell of the flowers of spring, or the first aroma of grilling in the air. There are lots of air quality things that trigger us to know it is spring. Then there are the water quality things; an abundance of rain that comes to bring the may flowers, watching the snow piles melt as it gets closer to warmth.; increasingly. To feel the heat and the passion of the sun on your face as you embrace a day of sunshine and step out of the gray clouds and see a nice blue sky. Or it could possibly be the first time you have set your feet on the green grass. The smell of the “grass blood” as you must mow the lawn. Giving thanks for all these situations is a Magical Spiritual Endeavor. Being aware of the moment and not just being in the moment, creates magic.
How?
You are not doing this alone. You have a community of allies around you. Listen to the birds sing when you get up in the morning. Feel the breeze on you as you feel the heat of the sun on you. Both work in tangent to say I love you! And have you tasted the food of Summer?! The fresh fruits, the grilled meats, the ice cream. All of this is magic. All of this has a certain potential for “power,” and it starts within your mind; one of the hermetic principles is that of mentalism. (Possibility to discuss more if newbies are present)
Working:
So, lecture's over, how do you experience these things? You must choose too! You must choose to be in the moment when you notice a beautiful flower. A fat chubby songbird, the smell of fresh grass or grilling. When you are at that moment that triggers your awareness of your allies. Have you ever been getting ready for work? and you know it is going to be a tough day, so you choose to ware your favorite color? Have you ever gotten up in the morning and thought that I need some help? I need a cup of coffee! What happens if you make these events magical? For your highest good! Yes, they may seem like simple rituals that are done routinely; but once you add intention to anything you change its vibration. You increase its potency. Magic is around you all the time. It is not the magics responsibility to make your life magical. It is your responsibility to take the bull by the horn and work with it!
(close by circling up and listening) Discussion and questions to follow.