A podcast about seasonal changes, human festivals and what connects us.
On this episode: as we cross the midpoint of the year, all things turn to the sun. We get up early to celebrate the summer solstice and Matariki, and consider the importance of observance.
Found Sounds in this episode:
* lighting incense
* a Grandad joke!
* Summer Solstice at Arbor Low
* “Blooming Heather” with Sam
* birds & bluebottles
* Amos the cat headbutting the microphone
Links:
* Sand Art videos on Matariki, by Marcus Winter
* Our Summer Solstice Playlist
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction (feat. Grandad)
00:45 Summer is Here!
02:34 Wishing on Hay Bales
03:45 Sunflowers & Heliotropes
06:36 Pleiades, or Matariki
08:20 Māori Origin Myth
10:33 Celebrating Matariki
12:51 Rising with the Sun
13:45 About Stone Circles
15:13 Summer Solstice at Arbor Low
16:45 Becoming Santa Claus
18:20 On Observance
20:28 Wild Mountain Thyme
23:38 Conclusion
Transcript and photos: perilunucy.substack.com
