Celebrating the Summer Solstice with Herbs
As the wheel of the year turns, we arrive at the Summer Solstice, the longest day and shortest night of the year. In 2025, the solstice lands on Saturday, June 21, marking a time of solar power, growth, and herbal abundance. Whether you're steeped in seasonal rituals or just beginning your wellness journey, this is the perfect moment to connect with nature's peak energy, and herbs are the perfect guide.
Let's celebrate the Summer Solstice with intentional herbal practices, nourishing plant allies, and Root to Bone Herbal's handcrafted products that align with the season.
Why Herbs Belong in Your Summer Solstice Ritual
Herbs have long been used to mark solstices and seasonal transitions. At midsummer, plants are at their peak potency, infused with solar energy. This makes it an ideal time to harvest, brew, anoint, and connect with herbs for both physical and energetic support.
Key Summer Solstice Herbs:
- St. John's Wort- Traditionally harvested on the solstice for mood support and protection.
- Calendula- Solar powered flower for skin healing and sacred beauty.
- Lemon Balm- Cooling herb for anxiety relief and mental clarity.
- Rose- Heart opener for emotional balance and sensuality.
- Lavender- Calming, fragrant, and energetically cleansing.
Summer Solstice Herbal Ritual Ideas
1. Herbal Sun Tea Ceremony Gather solar aligned herbs like Lemon balm, hibiscus, mint, and Rose petals and steep them in the sun for a refreshing solar brew. Set intentions while the tea infuses, letting the sunlight charge your herbs with purpose.
Try our Balancing Chakra tea, perfect for a solstice sip that soothes and inspires
2. Anointing and Self-care Ritual Use an herbal oil or salve to anoint your pulse points while meditating on what you're calling in for the second half of the year.
Use our Rejuvenate Salve, a skin and nervous system loving salve infused with St. John's Wort. Ideal for both summer skin care and self-blessing rituals.
3. Bonfire and Smoke Cleansing Burn bundles of Mugwort, Rosemary, or Lavender to cleanse your space and honor the transition of light. This practice connects us with ancient midsummer traditions of fire, purification, and release.
Align Your Body with the Season
As the sun reaches the zenith, your body may crave cooling, hydrating, and gently detoxifying herbs to stay balanced in the heat.
Support Your Summer System With:
- Cooling Nervines- Lemon balm, Passionflower
- Digestive Bitters- Dandelion, Mint
- Lymphatic Support- Red clover, Calendula
- Skin Soothers- Plantain, Lavender, Chamomile
Our Picks:
- Peace and Calming Tincture- to take the edge off summertime stress.
- Happy Belly Tincture- supports digestion and skin clarity during the hot months.
When you're searching for meaningful ways to connect with seasonal rhythms, natural wellness, and herbal traditions, Root to Bone Herbal is here to guide your journey, plant by plant, season by season.
The Summer Solstice invites you to celebrate vitality, clarity, and purpose. Whether you're steeping a cup of tea under the sun, tending your garden, or lighting a candle with intention, let herbs be your sacred companions.
