Happy Summertime my friend!
Growing up in New York, I experienced all four seasons, and summer was my least favorite of them all! Between the heat and humidity, July and August was a complete misery for me unless I was in air conditioning. Except for enjoying the longer days, I couldn’t imagine what my friends found so “wonderful” about summertime…
However, as my children got older, I began being called by palm trees and sunshine, so when I became an empty nester in late 2016, I moved to SWFL. It’s summer year-round down here and I love it – go figure?!
The Summer Solstice falls on June 21st and is the mid-point of the calendar year. It is also known as Litha in Pagan traditions, and Midsummer in Celtic traditions. It’s the zenith of the summer season, falling between the joyful spring planting season and reflective autumn harvest season.
Energetically the Summer Solstice is the time of year to truly let loose and enjoy all the pleasures of life. It’s a portal into the Other Worlds, and the last chance of the calendar year to activate sacred intentions before The Great Wheel of the Year turns towards autumn and the seasons of reaping and rest. It’s also the classic night for magic of all types. There are many customs to celebrate Midsummer, depending on the culture. Most light bonfires, symbolizing the victory of the sun over the darkness, lightening them at dusk and keeping them ablaze until sunrise the next day.
Before creating the Goddess Lifestyle Sisterhood, I celebrated Summer Solstice alone as a Solitary, so I thought I’d share my personal Summer Solstice ceremony with you. It takes all of five minutes to complete from start to finish, and will keep you connected to your Inner Goddess, the Divine Feminine, your Divinity, the Rhythm of Nature, and the Universe!
Summer Solstice Ceremony
You’ll Need:
A CANDLE: white is ways appropriate, however you can use colors that symbolize FIRE; red, yellow, gold or orange.
A LIGHTER: or matches.
Suggestions:
Find yourself a quiet place, away from any distractions out in nature. Take the phone off the hook and shut your cellphone off.
You can play some music that makes you feel spiritually connected. I particularly love Lorenna McKennitt’s music.
Sit and give yourself a moment to settle and center.
Breathe deeply in through your nose and out through your mouth two or three times.
When you feel grounded and connected to your inner goddess and divinity, light the candle and say the following:
Invocation:
By lighting this candle I honor the energy of the Summer Solstice. By fire I honor the season, the divine that lives within me, the earth, and the turning of the wheel. Thank you for the gift of longer days, breezy summer evenings, and the time to relax and connect with my friends and loved ones. Help me to remember to enjoy each and every moment, and stay connected to gratitude for all that I have. And so it is.
Take a minute or two to reflect on how you can spend time each day enjoying the blessings of the summer season.
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Wishing you a Summertime filled with love, fun and frolic… and may you be abundantly blessed by the return of the Sun.
