Summer Solstice, rituals to make the most of the sun’s energy | Architectural Digest of Italy

Collect plants and flowers on occasion summer solstice this is not an activity for natural healers, because what you gather during your walk can be used to make healing herbal teas, protect your home, decorate it, prepare your defenses, make sugar binders, and much more. Not to mention what it’s about a ritual completely connected with nature and ancient traditions, so if you just allow yourself an evening to go out and get together, you will feel special and positively influence your energy.

Cleansing by fire

Summer is a season that is always associated with fire because the energy of the sun dominates the entire atmosphere. Its mere presence this season already heals many of our wounds, if we know how to accept it. However, working directly with fire during the summer solstice – a ritual of purification very powerful if we are going to use this second half of the year as a real opportunity.

For example, in many Hispanic communities, the purification ritual by fire involves several activities such as gathering, dancing, jumping, and finally through a fiery ring, symbolizing the transition to a new life. We certainly cannot create a circle of fire at home, but we can keep the fire near us with scented candles, incense, and even small cauldrons to purify it with its energy. This ritual is actually very simple, although you must be very careful when performing it. Light a candle, preferably unscented (if you have to choose a scent, make sure it’s fruity or herbal). Not to get too close to the fire Write on a couple of sheets of paper everything you want to forget and heal. Remember that fire cleanses and consumes, so think carefully about what you write before throwing papers into the fire. When you’re done, let the wind scatter the ashes and let the candle burn until you go to bed. This is a ritual that is performed in private due to its emotional burden.