Wednesday June 11: Strawberry Moon
This month marks the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and contains the summer solstice, which is the day with the most daylight hours. In the Southern Hemisphere, June is the start of winter and contains the winter solstice, the day with the fewest hours of daylight out of the year.
In the zodiac, June is associated with the signs Gemini and Cancer. Gemini spans from May 21st to June 20th, while Cancer covers June 21st to July 22nd
The June birth flower rose symbolizes love, while the June birthstone pearl stands for purity, bringing us peace and balance in life. Gemini and Cancer stand as the month's zodiac keepers, bringing intellect and protection to those born during this month.
. June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and conversely, June has the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. 2. June's birthstone is the pearl, the Moonstone and the Alexandrite.
The two birth flowers for June are the rose and honeysuckle. Roses are widely recognized as a symbol of love and beauty, with different colors carrying specific meanings. Honeysuckle is known for its sweet fragrance and is often associated with happiness and good fortune
The colors associated with June include light purple/mauve, as well as the colors of the June birthstones: pearls (white, cream, yellow-brown), moonstones (blue to white), and alexandrite (yellow, brownish, grayish, or blueish green in daylight, and orangy or brownish red to purple red in incandescent light)
This period, when the sun reaches its zenith, has been a time of celebration and spiritual significance throughout history. The symbols associated with June birthdays carry deep esoteric meanings, drawn from ancient traditions and arcane wisdom.
June, sixth month of the Gregorian calendar. It was named after Juno, the Roman goddess of childbirth and fertility.
June – Oak – The Oak tree symbolizes truth, knowledge, strength of character and motivation. July – Cherry – The Cherry tree symbolizes strong expression and compassion. August – Applewood – The Apple tree symbolizes strength, gentleness, abundance and giving.
June's birthstones offer two enchanting options: the classic pearl and the alexandrite. Pearls, known for their timeless elegance, symbolize purity and serenity with their soft, lustrous glow.
With its Pearl colored birthstone, June is also represented by Pale Orange, signifying the start of warmer months.
