Your Spiritual Guide to Summer Solstice

☀️ Celebrate Summer Solstice ☀️

Summer Solstice, also known as Litha, is the longest day of the year and has been celebrated in some fashion since ancient times.

In Pagan tradition, Litha marked the end of the Oak King’s reign and the rise of the Holly King, who oversees the world as the days gradually get shorter as the world descends into the cold dark of winter.  

This is a time to celebrate the abundance and beauty of Mother Earth. Energetically, the summer solstice is the moment when we are most imbued with heat and light energy. This can be wonderful and intense, but it can also make us feel a little unbalanced if we’re not getting enough time in rest and darkness. It feels similar to the energy of the full moon: lots of light and energy, but that can come with some intensity of emotion and disturbed sleep.

This peak moment of the year is a time to rest, to receive, to reflect, and to enjoy rather than to work hard.

Ways to celebrate Litha:

☀️ watch the sun rise and set - get outdoors and enjoy the powerful energy of the sunrise and sunset - you can always watch from Stonehenge on YouTube if you don’t want to get out of bed! Give your gratitude and thanks for all you have received in the last six months

🕯️ Light a candle - or a bonfire! Litha is associated with the element of fire. Light candles at dawn on Litha, and extinguish them at Dusk, thanking them for their light. This is a simple act, but you could amplify it by carving sigils for your intentions or goals for the next half of the year.

🔮 draw some cards - give your self a reading for the six months ahead u til winter solstice. I’ll pop a spread below for you!

📖 Set intentions - During this time, it is a good idea to align yourself with the powerful energies of the sun and the bounty of summertime. Write your intentions of what you want to bring into your life over the next six months and place them on your windowsill to soak up the solstice energy!

💎 charge your crystals - there is no better time to soak up the energies of joy, abundance and action than summer solstice - supercharge your crystals by leaving them outside or on your windowsill for 24 hours over Summer Solstice

The best crystals to carry or meditate with over the Summer Solstice period are;

Yellow Calcite - this sunny stone is associated with the solar plexus, our own internal sun. It brings self-confidence and hope. It is said to be effective at clearing out old energy patterns and increasing personal motivation and drive.

Sunstone- Sunstone is a radiant crystal often associated with the summer solstice, symbolizing the height of light, vitality, and abundance. Its warm, golden hues reflect the energy of the sun at its peak, making it a powerful stone for celebrating personal power, joy, and renewal. Traditionally used to boost confidence and dispel negativity, sunstone aligns perfectly with the solstice’s themes of growth and transformation. Holding or meditating with sunstone during the solstice can help harness solar energy, inspiring optimism and a fresh start for the season ahead.

Amber - a very spiritual gem. It seems to capture the light and warmth of the sun within its structure, and also the vibrant, life-giving qualities of sunlight.  Amber eliminates negative energies, eliminate fears, brings patience and wisdom, and even soothes bodily aches.

Fire Agate -Fire agate is a vibrant, grounding stone that embodies the fiery energy of the summer solstice. With its deep, iridescent flashes, it symbolizes passion, protection, and the life force ignited by the sun at its peak. Fire agate is known for fueling courage, creativity, and action—making it an ideal stone for harnessing the solstice’s powerful momentum. During this time of heightened energy and transformation, fire agate can help burn away fear, ignite your inner flame, and anchor your intentions with strength and clarity.

Citrine - Citrine is a bright, joyful crystal that perfectly aligns with the uplifting energy of the summer solstice. Known as the “stone of abundance,” citrine carries the warmth and power of the sun, promoting positivity, confidence, and manifestation. Its golden glow reflects the peak of solar energy, making it an ideal stone for attracting success, enhancing creativity, and energizing your goals. During the solstice, working with citrine can help you embrace your inner light, release self-doubt, and step boldly into a new cycle of growth and possibility.

Golden Healer Quartz is a high-vibration crystal perfect for the summer solstice, symbolizing healing, illumination, and spiritual awakening. Its golden hue reflects the sun’s radiant energy, promoting balance, vitality, and divine connection. This stone is known for its ability to cleanse and align all chakras, making it ideal for setting powerful intentions during this peak of light. During the solstice, Golden Healer Quartz can help open the heart, elevate consciousness, and support deep, transformative healing in harmony with the abundant energy of the season.

Whether your Solstice celebrations are a big public ceremony or simply lighting a candle, we wish you a Happy Solstice xxx