When you lose your footing
May the earth hold you
When your heart is aching
May the waters soothe you
When life feels overwhelming
May the air lighten you
When your thoughts are darkening
May the fire illumine you.
Blessing
Earth, water, air, fire
Eternal elements, bringing life
Solstice fullness, solstice sun
Bless you always, every one.
Whether you are opening to the fullness of summer light or seeding a new cycle in the winter dark, may you be renewed, sustained, and strengthened as the wheel of the year turns at solstice.
Mandala
Each summer, I make a solstice mandala from nature’s offerings. It is my gift to you.
This year, the soothing blues of the jacaranda and self-heal flowers called to me. The silver buds of the pōhutukawa seemed full of the promise of new life after what has been a hard year for the world.
My blessing this year is a reminder that the elements of nature are always there for us, ready to offer solace.
Books for the season:
Celebrating the Southern Seasons
Dear Juliet
Thank you for your beautiful Summer Solstice Blessings, such a message of healing after the year that we have all been traversing in one way or another. May blessings of light and joy fill your Summer days, especially now as we enter the Solstice fullness and 2021 reaches completion.
Gratitude and love
Paula
Thank you Paula. I appreciate your lovely comment and blessing.
Thank you for this solstice blessing. The colours are very soothing.
Thank you Amanda. Soothing seemed to be what was needed this year.