Summer Solstice

COMING SOON … SUMMER SOLSTICE

DATE: JUNE 21, 2023

SOLSTICE TRANSLATION:

“THE SUN SITTING IN THE SKY”

As the Summer Solstice quickly approaches we are reminded of the cycling of seasons — a time to honour darkness and light.

The SUN ☀️ shift’s her proximity to EARTH 🌍, which causes parts of the world to experience different seasons throughout the year.

Winter and Summer seasons are essential puzzle pieces; each season creates balance and contrast into our lives. Just like Darkness cannot exist without Llight, Winter cannot exist without Summer.

Summer Solstice brings forth the longest days and shortest nights. Our lives overflow with glowing sunlight, radiant energy, and abundance. It’s also referred to as “Litha”, “Midsummer”, or “Alban Hefin”.

Each culture has its unique way of honouring the seasonal changes, and view every season as equals (ie. one season isn’t better than the other).

SUMMER SOLSTICE:

- An embodiment of Masculine and Solar Energy

- A season of doing and accomplishing when your energy is at its peak, making it easier to finish tasks throughout the long, light-filled days.

- Ideas, inspiration, and plants are blooming.

- An overflow of radiance, vitality, and energy to channel into ritualistic summer solstice activities.

Embrace Solstice energies by creating intuitive rituals. The first step in creating rituals is to brainstorm ideas, and write down any ritual ideas that are calling to you.

SUMMER SOLSTICE: 1 WEEK AWAY!

PURPOSE:

A solstice is a time to honour both darkness and light, and celebrate radiance and abundance of summer.

A Solstice is a reminder to you honour your internal seasons, a time to appreciate ongoing cycles and lessons of Mother Nature, and align with her rhythm.

⬇️ MAGICAL RITUALS ⬇️

Solstice celebrations and rituals have been honoured for centuries in many cultures across the world.

Rituals are reminders to embrace the ever-changing energy of the seasons.

SOLSTICE RITUALS CELEBRATE:

- Hot / Cold

- Sun ☀️ / Moon 🌝

- Darkness / Light

HOW TO CELEBRATE SUMMER SOLSTICE?

Summer represents spending time outside to explore and be adventurous while the weather is perfect.

OUTDOORS EXAMPLES:

✷ Hike and collect wildflowers.

✷ Dive into a fresh body of water (ocean, lake, river).

✷ Bathe in the golden rays of the sun ☀️ and let the sun kiss your skin.

✷ Walk barefoot to ground to Mother Earth.

✷ Host a late-night bonfire to connect with the moon and stars.

NUTRITION / FOOD EXAMPLES:

✷ Honour what your body’s asking for during the Summer season. During warmer seasons your body may crave lighter and raw foods.

✷ Shop at local farmers market for juicy, fresh food, and eat in-season fruits and vegetables (ie. lemons, squash, papayas, corn, oranges, bananas, carrots, peppers, peaches, apricots, cantaloupe, mangoes, grapefruit, or sweet potatoes).

CREATE AN ALTAR:

✷ This is a beautiful time to adorn your altar with magical Summer Solstice items.

✷ Find yellow beeswax, or warm-colored candles to place on your altar.

✷ Decorate with fresh flowers (sunflowers, marigolds, roses), and summer-thriving herbs (lavender, mint, rosemary, basil).

✷ Enhance your altar with citrine, carnelian, and garnet to embody the abundant essence of the Sun.

QUESTIONS

1. What practices give you a sense of expansion, joy, and abundance?

2. What is ripening in my life right now?

Play with summer solstice rituals that feel authentic to you, and practice gratitude for the abundance within your life.

QUESTION:

Are you interested in celebrating the Summer Solstice? DM RHONI