June 21st When the Sun Whispers to the Earth

"And then came the day when the light could grow no more—only shine."– Anonymous

There is one special day in the middle of the year when the Sun stops for a moment.It takes a long, golden breath, and everything becomes still.

This is the Summer Solstice, on June 21st—the longest day of the year. A time when the sun is high, the light is strong, and we are invited to look within and connect to our inner fire.

It’s not just an event in the sky—it’s a magical doorway between the visible and the invisible, between Earth and Spirit.

"On the longest day, even the shadow is full of grace."– Carl Jung

The Summer Solstice is a high point in the year. The light is strong, and the Sun is at its most powerful.This is a time to:

• Say yes to abundance

• Celebrate your growth and let go of what is finished

• Shine, create, and express yourself

It is a moment of clarity, strength, and possibility.

Nature knows how to respond to the Solstice.Flowers are in full bloom, trees are full of life, and herbs hold strong healing energy.

In old traditions, people would gather herbs like St. John’s Wort, sage, and mugwort at this time, because they believed the sun gave them extra power.

"Light a fire in your heart. The world needs it."– Hafiz

In many old cultures—from the Celts to the Nordics to the Slavs—the Solstice was celebrated with bonfires, dancing, singing, and rituals.

People believed that jumping over fire and singing songs could protect the harvest, bring good luck, and connect to the spirit world.

In Switzerland, many of these traditions are still alive today. In places like Valais, Grisons, and the Bernese Alps, people light mountain fires—not only to remember the old ways, but to celebrate life and community.

In Switzerland, the days around the Solstice or St. John’s Day (June 24th) are full of old magic:

• People collect herbal bundles to hang at the door

• Make healing teas or baths

• Dance and eat around fires with family and friends

• Light candles on lakes and rivers

In Ticino, many go to the mountains to walk in silence, greet the sunrise, and listen.Because in this special time, even silence speaks loudly.

"If you want something to grow, bring it into the light."– Clarissa Pinkola Estés

The Solstice asks us to stop rushing.To look at the Sun and ask:“Where in my life am I shining? And where am I hiding my light?”

This is a good day to:

• Write down your dreams and goals

• Meditate at sunrise or sunset

• Offer a flower to the Earth

• Dance barefoot

• Celebrate your life

June 21st is not just a day.It is a sacred doorway.A moment to remember that the light outside is the same light that lives inside you.

Whether through an old ritual, a simple candle, or a quiet moment, the Solstice invites you to be part of the great dance of nature.

Because we are nature and when we remember this, everything feels more true.

"There was a day when the Sun danced. It still does. We just have to see it."– Celtic Oral Tradition