Equinox and Solstice Celebrations
Intentionally connecting with the cycles of nature is an eco-spiritual practice that helps us regulate our inner lives and strengthen our connection with the planet. On the equinoxes and solstices, Waterspirit marks the turning of the seasons with prayer, contemplation, and music. This long-standing, signature program is inclusive of all faith traditions, inviting attendees into deeper connection with the meaning of the season. Hundreds of people have celebrated the seasons with Waterspirit since these celebrations began.
Summer Solstice Celebration
Thursday, June 20, 7 pm ET
Join Waterspirit on the summer solstice, as we celebrate the light, energy and warmth of the sun. Through music & movement, poetry & ritual, we honor the earth, sun & water working in harmony to bring us the gifts of summer.
After the ceremony, the celebration continues for our in-person guests as we enjoy refreshments and fellowship in the Oak Grove outside the Waterspirit HQ if weather allows or upstairs in Wilson Hall. We hope to see you there.
*We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please email water@waterspirit.org 732-923-9788
Seasons past
Great Mother Earth, bless us with true understanding of the cycles of your seasons!
Spring Equinox 2024
Great Mother Earth, bless us with true understanding of the cycles of your seasons!
Thank you to all of our friends for joining us for this special celebration of the season.
Winter Solstice 2023
Waterspirit’s Fall Equinox Celebration 2023
Friday September 22, 2023 7pm ET
Enjoy the photos of our 2023 Autumnal Equinox Celebration taken by volunteer Robert Wasilewski. Thank you Rob.
Waterspirit’s Summer Solstice Celebration 2023
Wednesday June 21, 2023 7pm ET
Through music, movement & ritual, we honor the earth, sun & water working in harmony to bring us the gifts of summer. On this, the summer solstice, we celebrate the light, energy and warmth of the sun. The sun is on the ocean; the fire is on the water. The warmth and flow make life. The sun touches our skin and changes us, making the vitamins we need for health. We are structured water reaching for the sun. The sun helps the plants produce the food and oxygen we need to live. We pray with gratitude for water that is life and for the light, energy, warmth and food we receive so abundantly from the generous, self-giving sun.
We know we will enjoy the smooth sounds of Joseph Frame’s beautiful guitar so much, that we would like you to watch a video of the celebration on our YouTube channel.
Our Spring Equinox Celebration was a great success. We are ready for the buds, blossoms and butterflies associated with the season. Did you get a chance to attend the celebration? Whether or not you celebrated that evening, you can still watch the recording of the ceremony on our YouTube channel.
Our Winter Solstice celebration is now available for viewing on our YouTube channel.
On Thursday, September 22 at 7 p.m., Waterspirit welcomed the autumn with eco-spiritual prayers, contemplation, and music. You can watch the recording on our YouTube channel by clicking here.
Featuring live music from special guest, Arlan Feiles.
Seasons past
On June 21, 2022 we celebrated the summer solstice with special guest performers, the Core of Fire Interfaith Dance Ministry. Click here to view the recording of this beautiful, uplifting ceremony.
Waterspirit hosted our first in-person seasonal celebration in two years at our
Spring Equinox Celebration!
Watch the highlights from the event HERE
DETAILS
Join us to celebrate and reflect on the freshness and excitement of the rebirth of nature. Enjoy this evening of reflection and ritual in celebration of Spring, a season of new vitality and energy for Mother Earth and the human spirit. During this time of prayer and gratitude we pray also that we may transform and awaken to new energy and life within ourselves.
Special guest musician, Andreea Fegan.
Andreea has served as the Director of Music the Rumson Presbyterian Church since July of 2007. With an undergraduate degree from the New England Conservatory in piano performance and a graduate degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Andreea expresses her love for music by performing pieces for piano and voice and through teaching her students. She has two cd's entitled "Spring" and "Autumn". Andreea lives within her family of three in Fair Haven, where she co-teaches at The Fegan Music Studio with her husband Nate.
Waterspirit enjoyed a lovely Winter Solstice Celebration with friends as we commemorated the deeper meaning of the winter season with reflections, contemplation, music, and movement.
Watch the recording of the ceremony on our YouTube channel HERE
DETAILS
The winter solstice is the longest night, when we are tipped as far away from the sun as we will get this year. The official start to the cold winter season is marked by the sun seeming to stand still in the sky. We huddle up against the cold and seek the comfort of our hearth fires and heart-fires. Great Mother Earth, bless us with true understanding of the cycles of your seasons!
For this event, you may wish to have a candle and matches on hand for a special candle-lighting moment.
We welcome our special guest musician, Paul Winter! Seven-time Grammy winner Paul Winter has a body of work that chronicles his wide-ranging experiences in the musical traditions and natural environments of the Earth. The saxophonist, composer and bandleader founded Living Music as the recording context for his ensemble, the Paul Winter Consort, and his community of colleagues, which includes some of the world’s finest jazz, world, and classical musicians, along with notable voices from the great symphony of wildlife. Learn more at https://paulwinter.com/
We also welcome our special guest dancer, Sarah Campen! Sarah Campen is an Alaskan choreographer and facilitator. She makes dances, audio stories, interactive installations, and community-engaged civic arts pieces. She is also a teaching artist. Learn more at http://www.scampen.com/
Waterspirit’s Fall Equinox Celebration was held ONLINE on September 22nd at 7PM ET.
You can find the recording HERE on our YouTube channel. Please remember to like the video and to subscribe to the channel while you’re there!
Waterspirit’s Virtual Spring Equinox Celebration was a huge delight!
We give thanks to all who were able to join us.
Watch a recording of the event on our YouTube channel.
Our Winter Solstice was a delightful celebration of the return of the sun.
Watch the recording of this event HERE
Waterspirit’s Fall Equinox Celebration was a wonderful celebration! Thank you for joining us.
A recording of this event is available on our YouTube Channel.
Watch Waterspirit’s most recent Summer Solstice Celebration HERE
To see past Solstice and Equinox events at Waterspirit, see below.
Our Winter Solstice was a delightful celebration of the return of the sun. Thank you to everyone who was in attendance! Extra special thanks to the SomaSonder Dance Project Dancers for their incredible performance that evening!
Here are some photos from Winter Solstice 2019:
Here are some photos from Fall Equinox 2019:
Email us at water@waterspirit.org or call us at 732-923-9788 if you would like to attend the upcoming Winter Solstice Celebration on Thursday, December 19 from 7:00-8:30pm.
More photos from equinoxes and solstices past:
