Summer solstice

• the solstice that marks the onset of summer,  sun is at its highest peak in the sky

• is the day with the longest period of daylight, which is why it is often called the longest day of the year, about 21 June

• Everyone relies on the sun to survive so it makes sense that we still celebrate an ancient solar holiday

• honour the incredible strength of the sun

• celebrated the midsummer with bonfires, believing that they would boost the sun's energy and guarantee a good harvest

• It is an important time to celebrate everything our planet has given us. This is why so many focus on going outside and being in the fresh air, seeing the sunrise, watching the sunset, or taking a walk

• While the Spring Equinox begins this journey and represents new beginnings, the Summer Solstice represents the next step

•  it also represents a time for you to reflect on yourself and look forward to what’s to come. It’s the start of a new chapter, so it’s a great time to make plans and review your long-term goals

Spiritual Rituals To Help You Celebrate The Longest Day Of The Year

1. Clear out the old.. Let go of the past and start again

2. Play like a kid again, be creative, read books and Do something that brings you joy

3. Feast on summer treats, Have a picnic with summer fruit, be out in the garden

4. Plant seeds in the Spring watch them blossom in the summer

5. Create a magic wand, Decorate your "wand" with paint, feathers Every object you put on your wand can represent something that helps you step into your power: Feathers can represent spirit helpers, 

6. Work with symbolic midsummer herbs

• Rose: compassion, beauty

• Lavender: love, harmony

Set up an Altar. …

• Meditate under the sun

• Give to your loved ones.

• Check in with yourself. - 

• The summer solstice is an opportunity to rest

• The summer solstice is about nature, but it's also about your relationship with yourself

• Travel to Stonehenge - Normally, more than 10,000 people would gather to watch the sun rise over the stones on the longest day of the year. At nearby Avebury stone circle

• For centuries people have held festivals, bonfires, picnics, Maypole dancing and other celebrations on the summer solstice

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• The summer solstice is a moment to realise and step into your power. The time has come to dance, sing, and celebrate life

• Summer Solistice Crystal mandal used

• cLear quartz for central helps clears our mind helps us focus

• Amethyst Spiritual Awareness and Growth

• Citrine for manifest dreams and abundance

• Garnet planning new projects 

• Sunstone bring joy uplifts spirits

• Tigers eye renews our faith , for confidence and grounding, for us to believe in pur selves

• Rose Quartz to love ourselves brings us comfort

• Carnelian restore energy give motivation

• Ruby helps with challenges along our path