The summer solstice occurs on the 21th of June, when the Sun enters Cancer. On the Northern hemisphere this marks the beginning of the summer. Solstices and equinoxes have an Astrological significance; the summer solstice chart gives an insight in the opportunities, challenges and tasks of the period up to the Autumn Equinox. At the summer solstice, we have the longest day and the shortest night of the year. We hit the mid year point so it is time to reflect. Cancer is the sign of family, nurturing, deep emotions. It is the natural ruler of the IVth house, the area of life associated with our roots, our past, our home. As such, Cancer season is a great opportunity for nourishing our inner child, evaluating our relationships, connecting with our loved ones. However a cardinal opposition between Mercury, Mars in Cancer, Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn indicates intense challenges on different areas of life ( family, personal relationships, business, career). The tensions related to this aspect pattern culminated between the 11th -20th of June. Although …