I haven’t determined what I will be doing for the solstice yet but this is what chatGPT recommended to me:
Summer Solstice Ritual Ideas
- Sunrise or Sunset Ritual
Wake early to watch the sunrise or wind down with the sunset.
Journal your gratitude for the first half of the year and set intentions for the rest.
Speak affirmations of abundance and joy as you witness the light.
- Bonfire Ceremony
Gather friends (or go solo) for a backyard or beach bonfire.
Write down anything you wish to release and burn it in the fire.
Dance, drum, or sing around the fire to honor the sun’s energy.
- Make a Solar Offering
Create a mandala or altar using sun-colored items (gold, yellow, orange), flowers (like sunflowers, marigolds), and herbs (rosemary, chamomile, mugwort).
Offer it to the Earth or the Sun in gratitude for all you’ve received.
- Flower Crown or Wildflower Gathering
Weave a flower crown with local blooms or wildflowers as a symbol of divine femininity and summer magic.
You could also dry herbs or flowers for future spells or tea blends.
- Sun Tea Spell
Place a jar of water with herbs or tea under the sunlight to steep.
Infuse the tea with intentions and sip while journaling or meditating on growth.
Magical & Spiritual Themes of the Solstice
Celebration of Growth & Abundance
Divine Feminine & Masculine Balance
Peak Energy and Manifestation Power
Connection with Nature Spirits & Solar Deities (e.g., Lugh, Apollo, Amaterasu)
Suggested Herbs & Crystals
Herbs: St. John’s Wort, Chamomile, Lavender, Mugwort, Mint, Rose
Crystals: Citrine, Sunstone, Carnelian, Clear Quartz
Journal Prompts
What seeds did I plant earlier this year that are now blooming?
What am I ready to fully step into and embody?
Where can I shine more of my light in the world?