In this post, you’ll find a recorded audio version of my Summer Solstice Ritual, as well as a written solo version that you can take and adapt to your personal needs. I hope you enjoy and Happy Summer Solstice!

Overview

Step into a sacred space of presence, peace, and transformation with this guided solstice ritual. Begin by grounding into your body and breath, then journey through three evocative stories—The Meadow of Wonder, The Fire on the Hill, and The Stillness of the Shore—each woven with intention, elemental blessings, and gentle prompts for reflection and ritual.

This audio experience blends meditation, visualization, and storytelling to help you:

• Connect with the energy of the Summer Solstice
• Ignite your inner fire and purpose
• Find stillness and clarity in the turning of the seasons
• Honor the elements, ancestors, and your own sacred path

Whether you’re following along with the interactive portion or simply listening with an open heart, this ceremony invites you to carry the light of the solstice into your everyday life—with intention, joy, and grace.

✨ Blessed be the solstice. Blessed be your path. ✨

Set up

Before you begin, you may want to set up a personal altar. Make it your own, but here are some basic suggestions: 

• Three candles or cups of water to honor the following spirits
  • Spirits of the Directions
  • Spirits of Land, See and Sky (three realms)
  • Spirits of Ancestors, Protectors and Guides
• Meditative music of your favorite variety

This ritual includes an interactive craft section. If you want to follow along, you can prepare the following: 

• A cord to braid (for the in person ritual, I braided three strands). 
• A box of charms (can substitute for rocks or any other small trinkets)

The goal is to braid the ritual energy and intention into the cord. The charms or trinkets will become symbolic representations of your experience with each story.

You may wish to focus only on the meditative bits. If that’s more your style, check out this recording instead:

I’ve also created a solo version, for anyone who wants to perform the ritual on their own. You may take it and adapt it to your needs. For ease of access, I have also made a google document publicly available. You may reference that or print out a copy so it’s easier to follow along. You can find that, here.

Opening

Take a few moments to ground, center, and set your intention for the ritual ahead. When you are ready, say the following:

“I am the vessel of light.

I am grounded in the Earth and open to the Sky.

May the light of the Solstice awaken this spirit.”

“Let me begin by giving peace to the quarters. For without peace can no work be”

[Walk to or face East]: “I offer Peace to the East, home of Air, breath of inspiration and clarity”

[Walk to or face West]: “I offer Peace to the West, home of Water, weIll of emotion and intuition.”

[Walk to or face North]: “I offer Peace to the North, home of Earth, root of strength and stability”

[Walk to or face South]: “I offer Peace to the South, home of Fire, spark of passion and transformation”

[Walk clockwise to cast the circle] while saying:

“I cast this circle in light and love. May it be a boundary of protection, a space between worlds, a place of sacred transformation.” 

Take a moment to sit in the energy of the space. At this time, you may wish to welcome inspiration into your space. If you know how to chant the Awen, you may chant that now. When you are ready, settle into the central part of the circle.

“Today, as I prepare to begin this rite of the Sun, I honor those Spirits who are here to help me in my workings”

“Spirits of the East, South, West, and North-guardians of the sacred directions–I honor you and ask for your blessings and inspiration on this ceremony” [Light first candle]

“Spirits of Land, Sea, and Sky–Keepers of the Three Realms–I honor you and ask for your blessings and inspiration on this ceremony” [Light second candle]

“Ancestors, Guides and Protectors who wish to bring abundance and alignment with my greatest good –we honor you and ask for your blessings on this ceremony” [Light third candle]

Main Working: The Story of the Solstice

At this point, you want to have your cord and charms ready. Take a seat and read or listen to the stories, below

Story 1: The Child – “The Meadow of Wonder”

On the longest day of the year, a little girl ran barefoot through a meadow that smelled of warm grass and wild honey. The sun was high–so high it seemed to rest on the top of her head like a crown of gold. Her feet brushed through clover and dandelions, the soft blades of grass tickling her ankles as she ran. 

The air was thick with the hum of bees and the sIet, green scent of summer. Birds darted overhead, their wings catching the sunlight like flickers of gold. Somewhere nearby, a brook babbled, its voice light and bubbling, like a secret being told to the trees.

That morning, the girl’s grandmother had leaned down, kissed her on the forehead and whispered, “Today, little star, the sun sings its brightest song.”

The girl didn’t know what that meant at the time. But now, standing in the middle of the meadow with her arms stretched wide, she thought she could hear it. Not with her ears, but with something deep within the stillness of her being. The sun’s warmth soaked into her skin. The earth pulsed gently beneath her toes. The wind tugged at her hair like a playful friend. 

She knelt beside a patch of daisies, their white petals glowing in the light. She picked one carefully, held it to her chest, and whispered, “Thank you”. 

She didn’t know who she was thanking. Maybe the sun. Maybe the earth. Maybe the invisible magic that made the world so full and alive. 

But in that moment, she felt it: joy, pure and round and golden. And she knew-without needing to understand-that she belonged to it. 

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Meditation

Take a moment to breathe in the warmth of that meadow. Can you feel the sun on your skin? The grass brushing your ankles? 

Think of a time when you felt free–when joy bubbled up without needing a reason. 

What brings you that kind of lightness now? What small, everyday magic makes you feel alive? 

When you’re ready, [choose a charm to represent this joy]. Then, as you begin to braid your cord, imagine weaving that feeling into each strand. Let your hands remember what your heart already knows: joy is not something I chase. It’s something I carry.

[Put on music and meditate/braid your cord] When you are ready, move onto the next story

Story 2: The Teenager – “The Fire on the Hill”

The sky was painted in streaks of orange and violet as the boy climbed the hill, the dry grass crunching beneath his boots. Behind him, the bonfire crackled and popped, sending sparks into the twilight like tiny stars. The scent of smoke clung to his clothes, mingling with the sharp sweetness of crushed wild mint underfoot. 

His friends were laughing, their shadows dancing in the firelight. Someone was playing a drum, slow and steady, like a heartbeat. But the boy stood apart, facing the horizon where the last sliver of sun dipped below the trees. 

He had come with questions. Not the kind you ask out loud, but the kind that sits heavy in your chest. “Who am I becoming? What path is mine?” 

The boy closed his eyes and breathed in deeply. The air was warm and full of life. He imagined the three realms–Land,Sea, and Sky–meeting at the edge of the world, just as his thoughts met his feelings and his dreams. 

And then, something shifted. A flicker. A warmth that wasn’t from the fire behind him but from somewhere inside. It was a quiet spark, steady and sure. 

He didn’t have the answers. But he didn’t need them. The Solstice didn’t offer a map. It offered a flame. 

The boy turned back toward the fire. The circle opened for him, arms outstretched, faces glowing. And he stepped in–not because he knew the way but because he was ready to walk the path of becoming. 

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Meditation

Let the fire settle in your mind. Can you feel the warmth on your face? The steady beat of the drum? The hush of the horizon? 

Think of a moment when you stood on the edge of something new. 

What questions are you carrying right now? What part of you is ready to grow–even if you don’t have all the answers yet? 

[Choose a charm that speaks to your inner fire]–your courage, your curiosity, your becoming. 

As you braid your cord, imagine each twist and/or knot as a step forward. You don’t need a map. Just a spark, a direction and the willingness to begin. 

[Put on music and meditate/braid your cord] When you are ready, move onto the next story

Story 3: The Young Adult – “The Stillness of the Shore” 

The traveler sat at the edge of the lake, where the water was so still it mirrored the sky. The sun hung low, casting long golden beams that shimmered across the surface like little threads of silk. The air was thick with the scent of pine and warm stone, and the only sound was the soft lapping of water against the shore. 

They had come alone, not to escape, but to remember. 

Life had been full–too full. Days packed with tasks and noise, with people and plans. The kind of fullness that leaves no room to breathe. But here, in the hush of the solstice evening, something ancient stirred beneath the surface of things. 

The traveler placed their hands on the earth. It was warm, solid, humming with quiet life. They whispered a prayer – not for ansIrs, but for peace. 

“May I be nourished by the light. 

May I release what no longer serves. 

May I carry this fullness into the dark.”

The solstice, they realized, wasn’t just a celebration of light. It was a doorway. A turning. The beginning of the return. 

And that wasn’t something to fear. It was something to trust. 

The traveler stood slowly, the sun brushing their skin like a blessing. They felt the Iight of their life–but also its beauty. And so they made a vow, soft but certain: 

To life with intention.

To carry the light within. 

And to honor the turning of the wheel. 

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Meditation

Let the stillness of the lake settle into your breath. Can you feel the cool air, the golden light, the quiet rhythm of the water? 

Think of what you’ve been carrying. What has been too much? What are you ready to set down? 

What does balance look like for you–not just in your schedule but in your spirit? 

Choose a charm that reminds you of peace, of wisdom, of the quiet strength that comes from within. 

And as you braid your cord, let each motion be a prayer. A release. A promise. You are not just moving forward–you are moving forward with intention. 

[Put on music and meditate/braid your cord] When you are ready, move onto the next story

Epilogue: The Solstice Invitation

You’ve walked through stories of light–of movement and stillness, of wonder, courage, and quiet knowing. Each story offered a glimpse of something true–something that may have stirred within you, even if only softly. 

Let those feelings settle.

Let them root.

The solstice reminds us that we are always in motion–turning, growing, becoming. But it also reminds us to pause. To notice. To honor where we are. 

As you begin to close this space, carry with you whatever came alive tonight. You don’t need to hold it tightly. Just let it walk beside you. 

The spark of it is still within you. And the turning of the wheel continues. 

Closing

“As this ceremony comes to a close, I give thanks to all energies, spirits, guides and ancestors who were here with me, today.”

“Spirits of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth–I thank you for your energy and direction. I bid you goodbye; may you go in peace and power.” [Snuff out candle]

“Spirits of Land, Sea, and Sky-I thank you for your insight and enlightenment. I bid you goodbye; may you go in peace and power.” [Snuff out candle]

“Ancestors, Guides and Spirits who were welcomed into this space–I thank you for your protection and guidance. I bid you goodbye; may you go in peace and power.” [Snuff out candle]

“Remember, the gifts gained here are freely given. May you keep the parts that resonate with you and release the rest.”

Let us all radiate Light in our lives and may it be shown by your deeds; may the blessings of Spirit be always with us. [Walk or point counter clockwise to close the circle]  

[After the circle is uncast] I declare this ceremony of the Summer Solstice closed in the apparent world. May its inspiration move within our lives in accordance with this individual will & higher purpose.

“Now, repeat after me

I am the light.

I am the turning.

I am the seed & the sun.

Blessed be the Solstice.

Blessed be the Path.

As it is spoken, it also shall be..”