HERS Breast Cancer Foundation :: Bras for Body & Soul

FAQs

The HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides programs and services supporting the needs of women and families affected by breast cancer in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Bras for Body & Soul®, a program of the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, provides medically necessary items such as bras, prosthesis, lymphedema sleeves, wigs and more, to women who have had breast surgery. We also carry bras appropriate for all women and girls, including nursing bras.

Events >> Full Moon Meditation & Summer Solstice Celebration at the 'Hope for Her' Center - June 21, 2005

The Summer Solstice is the lightest, brightest, most brilliant summit of solar power. Known by many names it was the time of celebration, of outward joy in the fullness of life, the richness of our worldly blessings that continues far and wide in many different settings until present day.

The Goddess took over the Earth at the beginning of spring and she is now at the height of her power and fertility. For some Pagans the Summer Solstice marks the marriage of the God and Goddess. This date has had spiritual significance for thousands of years as humans have been amazed by the great power of the sun. Throughout Europe it was celebrated with bonfires that would add to the sun’s energy, Christians placed the feast of St. John the Baptist on June 24 and it is also the festival of Li, the Chinese Goddess of light. Summer solstice ceremonies celebrate the Earth and the feminine.

The full moon each month offers the greatest opportunity for meditation - particularly in a group. Tremendous influx of spiritual energies is available at those times that can be used for healing and growth.

Lets get together in a circle to meditate and celebrate the Earth, the Sun, as well as the Light in each and everyone!

Thank you Anna for sharing about the history of Summer Solstice and creating such a meaningful Summer Solstice Celebration at the 'Hope for Her' Center. What a wonderful way to acknowledge and embrace the light and potential of this harvest season within our own lives, and our world.