Summer Solstice rituals that you can perform to celebrate the longest day of the year

This year, Summer Solstice in India will fall on June 21, 2020.  Summer Solstice is longest day of year, as well as shortest night of year. For many, it is also a day of religious and spiritual significance. Some people consider Summer Solstice to be a time of self-reflection and personal growth. This day is a time of renewal, love, self-improvement, and spiritual thinking. 

Summer Solstice is highly significant for hundreds of cultures and religions all over globe. From Ancient Egyptians to Far East, most cultures in world have rituals and religious beliefs related to  Summer Solstice. Here are some culturally significant Summer Solstice rituals that are celebrated each year. 

Rituals for Summer Solstice

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• You can celebrate  Summer Solstice by garing plants and healing herbs that are considered to be most potent/powerful during Summer Solstice. Celtics believed that St. John’s Wort, Vervain, Yarrow, Fern, and Mugwort were most potent plants during  Summer Solstice. 
• Ar common and powerful ritual during Summer Solstice is forming of a circle or spiral. This circle is created by joining hands with a group of likeminded people, friends, and family. People in circle n dance, sing, and celebrate longest day of year. People also create a Sun Wheel or mandala from flowers and or plants. 

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• Many cultures also make a sacred fire circle or bonfire. People create a massive bonfire and celebrate  Summer Solstice with ir friends and family. A massive bonfire is t required, even a simple candle can be potent as long as you are with your friends and family. 
• Some cultures also believe that trees are significant during Summer Solstice. People make prayer sticks or trees during Solstice. y n write down ir prayers on a sheet of paper and stick it on  prayer stick/tree. prayers are usually t meant for yourself, but for someone else who truly needs healing. 

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Summer Solstice will start at 3:13 am (Indian Standard Time) on Sunday, June 21. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, you may t be able to perform some of se rituals that require groups of people. However, you can still enjoy longest day of year with your friends and family online. 

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