Rituals provide a way to enrich our spirituality. In events that mark the change of seasonssuch as the solstices and equinoxes, these actions take on greater importance.
This December 22 – which for astrology marks the passage from Sagittarius to Capricorn – the summer solstice maintains the tradition of celebrating celebrations and offerings.
Phyllis Curott argues in her new book, Spells for Living Well (Kepler Ed.), that seasonal rituals present a wonderful opportunity to celebrate, manifest, and honor our prosperity.
In the writer's opinion, these acts of manifestation "in synchrony with the great cycles of birth, growth, fruition, rest and rebirth" fill life with magic.
For this reason, Curott presents in his work a "spell", a ritual that requires drawing a circle. It is a simple step that consists of imaginatively drawing a circle around us with your hand or some implement before starting.
The goal, in the words of the author, is to be able to have "a safe, sacred and liminal space, where you are one with Spirit and Creation while casting the spells".
Summer Solstice Spell 2023 for Abundance
This December 22nd we will have the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. According to the American writer, during the summer solstice energies are flowing into manifestation everywhere: from the heights of the Sun and from the fecundity of the earth.
At the solstice we can channel "the life-generating energies," Curott writes. Photo: Shutterstock illustration
For this reason, Curott encourages her readers to take advantage of this solstice and cast what she calls "a spell" for abundance.
"This spell channels the life-generating energies towards your goals, while the Sun of the summer solstice empowers you and Mother Earth rewards your hard work with abundance," says this master of spirituality.
Need:
- An altar decorated with seasonal fruits and flowers.
- A solstice candle.
- A bowl of water.
- A small, leafy branch.
- Food and drink.
- Pen and paper.
The bowl is used to store energy and objects during the ritual. Photo: Shutterstock illustration
To launch the ritual, I followed the steps below:
1. Draw the circle.
2. Breathe. Anchor and center. I felt the abundant and comforting energies flowing through you from the Sun and Earth.
3. Visualize your goal clearly. Write it down on a piece of paper, fold it up, and place it on the altar you prepared. Watch your goal manifest abundantly.
Connect with the energy of nature and visualize abundance. Photo: Shutterstock illustration
4. Raise the empty water bowl towards the Sun and then bring it into contact with the ground and Mother Earth, so you will charge it with energy.
5. While staying within the circle you traced, sprinkle some water with a branch, starting from the east and moving in the direction of the Sun. Spray some on yourself as well. You can say, "I bless this circle and I bless myself with the waters of life."
6. Raise the candle towards the Sun, then put it in contact with Mother Earth and finally bring it closer to your heart to charge it with energy.
7. Light the candle and sing, "The sun above and the earth below, full of wealth, make my life grow!"
To enjoy food is to acknowledge the generosity of Mother Earth. Photo: Shutterstock illustration
8. When your energy peaks, place the candle in the water bowl on the altar. Thank the Sun, Mother Earth, Water. Raise the glass with the drink and take a sip. I offered a little to Mother Earth. Eat and enjoy the richness, warmth, and beauty of that moment.
9. Make your offering. Blow out the candle and pour the water into the earth.
10. Close the circle.
11. Act accordingly. Keep your writing safe and take action for an abundant manifestation!
Excerpt from the book "Spells for Living Well" (Ed. Kepler), by Phyllis Curott.