June 21st marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. A time when the sun stands still in the sky, offering us its full light, warmth, and energy.
For centuries, cultures around the world have celebrated the solstice with fire, flowers, dance, and ceremony. It’s a sacred threshold—a moment to honor the fullness of life, to give thanks for the light, and to begin listening again to the slow turning inward that will come in the months ahead.
This is a beautiful time to realign with your inner fire, clarify intentions, and invite abundance into your life. Here are a few rituals you can do to honor this powerful day:
🕯️ 1. Light a Candle at Sunset
As the sun begins its descent, light a candle in its honor. Sit quietly and reflect:
What has grown in me since the last solstice?
What do I wish to celebrate today?
What light within me is asking to be seen?
Let this small flame be a reminder of your own inner fire.
💎 2. Wear a Solstice Talisman
Wear a piece of symbolic jewelry that carries your solstice intentions. You may already have a piece that feels like a talisman—wear it mindfully today.
If you’re drawn to ritual creation, you could:
Choose a gold-plated or sun-inspired piece to represent solar energy.
Infuse it with a word or intention for the season ahead.
Hold it in your hands, speak your intention aloud, and wear it often.
Every time you touch it, remember the energy of the sun and the promise of your own power.
One piece I love for this time of year is my Palmistry ring: a carved hand, in gold-plated brass, gently holding a deep red garnet—stone of courage, grounding, and passion.
A symbol that your future lies in your own hand. A reminder to trust the path that’s unfolding.
✋ 3. Read the Map in Your Hands
The solstice is also a wonderful time to turn inward. Your hands hold stories that are uniquely yours—maps of strength, emotion, and potential.
Take a moment to sit with your palms in the light of the sun. And notice:
The warmth of the light on your skin
The lines, curves, and mounts that speak in silence
Ask: What inner path am I ready to walk? What truth am I ready to claim?
If you’ve ever been curious about a palm reading, this is a potent time to book a hand reading session with me. It’s a powerful way to align your outer journey with your inner knowing.
🌻 4. Gather Herbs or Flowers
Traditionally, solstice herbs like St. John’s Wort, lavender, rosemary, and mugwort were gathered on this day, believed to carry heightened healing power.
You can harvest or buy local herbs
Create a small bundle or smudge stick
Or simply place fresh flowers in your home to honor the beauty of this season.
🌞 5. Write What You’re Ready to Shine Light On
Journaling on the solstice can be a portal into clarity. Try writing on these prompts:
What part of me is ready to be seen?
What do I want to grow in the months ahead?
Where have I been hiding my own light?
You can burn this paper at the end of the day to release what no longer serves, and offer it to the solstice fire.
May this Summer Solstice illuminate your path, your truth, and your radiant self. Whether you're wearing a talisman, lighting a candle, or holding your palms up to the sun—know that this day is yours to honor, in your own way.
Happy Solstice, dear one.
With warmth and wonder,
Izaskun
