On August 12 a total solar eclipse will darken the skies over Iceland for more than two minutes… The first eclipse on this mystical land since 1954 and it won’t happen again until 2196.
Since ancient times eclipses have heralded change – powerful endings and beginnings – as the Moon darkens the Sun’s light we stand in awe at the unfathomable nature of the universe and our part in it. This eclipse will be in the sign of Leo – the sign of the Heart, courage and the astrological ruler of the Sun.
On August 11 commences an extremely unique festival Iceland Eclipse on Sneafelsness peninsular, the western tip of Iceland and the mystical land where Jules Verne’s novel “Journey To The Centre of the Earth” is based – a meeting of many worlds, tribes and traditions – music, science, art, wellness and more – unite and merge together to share, create, explore and celebrate a way of being.
Cosmic Pineapple is very happy to be a part of the magnificent heart centred and mind expanding gathering as we curate and hold the Cosmic Connection space – a space for body, mind, soul and spirit.
During the day enjoy activities like yoga, meditation, sound healing, dance, ceremony and inspirational and healing workshops, and as the sky slowly begins to darken, sit around the fire and listen to songs, tales and creation myths from artists, storytellers and indigenous tribes – from Iceland and beyond.
Alongside the daily workshop offerings will be a special Opening Ceremony and Eclipse Ceremony curated by Unify.org, a Healing Garden for individual healing sessions and a Cacao and Elixir Bar curated by Sacred Explorer.
Artists and Facilitators joining us in the Cosmic Connection space include:
Elsewhere you can find:
– A secret performance from Nightmares on Wax inside Langjökull, Europe’s second-largest glacier, where guests descend through ancient blue ice tunnels into a hidden chamber beneath the ice. Capacity: 100 people.
– Icelandic artists Ásgeir and Emilíana Torrini performing inside the 8,000-year-old Vatnshellir lava cave beneath Snæfellsjökull volcano. Only 50 guests will descend into the volcanic chamber for the concert.
– DJ and Live sets from artists including GusGus, Ida Engberg, Exos, Dave Clarke, Cici, Nick Warren, Visionquest, Clozee, Kenny Dope, Ryan Hope, VOK, East Forest, ANNA, Above and Beyond, Bloomurian, Ali Love, Books Shade and many more.
– Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream) hosting a live storytelling session inspired by Iceland’s landscapes and mythology.
– Imogen Heap presenting her experimental “Him Gone Ape” project using her Mi.Mu gloves for fully improvised, unrehearsed performances.
– Reggie Watts performing an intimate storytelling and comedy set.
– Visionary artists Alex and Allyson Grey speaking on creativity and spirituality.
– Saunas by the Sea with Rewilding Iceland
– Högni – the acclaimed Icelandic composer, multi-instrumentalist and member of GusGus and Hjaltalín who will perform before the eclipse and also inside the iconic red church Ingjaldshólskirkja.
Check @icelandeclipse for the full line-up – you will be amazed! And come join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Contact: cosmic@cosmicpineapple.co.uk for more infos