🙏 Thank you to the wonderful women who joined me for the Summer Solstice Circle. I'm not going to lie, I was really nervous, first time running one, but they will get better the more I run. We reflected on what is flourishing in our lives, explored the meaning of the season, shared stories and honoured this turning point in the Wheel of the Year together. The recording is now available in Earth Magic course, in the classroom. ☮️Here is a short ritual I shared in the circle, that you can do for yourselves: Hold a flower, crystal, candle or simply place a hand on your heart. Take a slow breath in. And a slow breath out. As we honour this Solstice, I invite you to silently reflect on what you wish to celebrate." Then say silently and slowly: "I honour all that has grown." "I honour the challenges that have helped shape me." "I honour the light within me." "I welcome the season ahead with gratitude." "I trust the unfolding of my own journey." Light a candle if you have one. Or simply close your eyes and imagine the warmth of the sun. Allow a moment of silence. I left the circle feeling grateful and excited for what we are building here in Rooted in Nature. Happy Solstice everyone. 🌿

Yesterday I spent a beautiful afternoon with a group of wonderful women honouring the season. Together we created a seasonal altar, walked the hedgerows, explored the abundance all around us, practised breathwork, shared stories and took time to simply slow down and be present. It reminded me of something I believe deeply: We are not meant to rush through life disconnected from nature, ourselves or one another. We are meant to gather. To celebrate. To reflect. To mark the turning points of the year. And that's exactly what we'll be doing tonight. ✨ As a special Summer Solstice gift, tonight's live circle is OPEN TO EVERYONE in the Rooted in Nature community. Together we'll explore the meaning of the Solstice, reflect on what is flourishing in our lives, share seasonal wisdom and take part in a gentle Solstice ritual. If you'd like to join us, simply click on the CALENDAR TAB at the top of the community and select the Summer Solstice Circle event. 🌿 Can't make it live? The recording will be available afterwards for Premium members, alongside: ☀️ The growing Earth Magic course 🌙 Monthly Moon Circles 🔥 Seasonal Wheel of the Year gatherings 🍃 Your Wild Food Year course 🔮 Crystal Wisdom Course I've also been busy creating new content for all members, including: 🌸 A Self-Heal mini-course ☀️ A very special community challenge to help us build a simple daily ritual and deepen our connection with nature (More on that very soon...) For now, I'd love you to join me this evening as we honour the longest day of the year together. Blessings from the Hedgerow, Lea 🌿✨ ☀️ What is flourishing in your life right now?

This Friday evening we'll be gathering for our Summer Solstice Circle, a chance to come together and celebrate the longest day of the year. This year's Summer Solstice falls on Saturday 21st June. We'll be gathering the evening before, at the threshold of the Solstice itself, taking time to slow down, reconnect and welcome this ancient turning point before the longest day arrives. For thousands of years, people have celebrated this moment in the seasonal cycle. Our ancestors watched the sun closely, understanding that their lives were deeply connected to the rhythms of nature. The Summer Solstice represented abundance, vitality, community and gratitude. What I find most fascinating is that the Solstice is both a celebration and a reminder. It is the longest day of the year, the height of the sun's power and the fullness of summer. Yet from this point onward, the days slowly begin to shorten once more. Nature reminds us that every season contains the seed of the next. 🌿 What is flourishing in your life right now? 🌿 What have you nurtured into being this year? 🌿 What are you ready to celebrate? During our circle, we won't simply be talking about the Solstice—we'll be experiencing it. The word solstice comes from the Latin meaning "the sun stands still." Together we'll explore what it means to embody that stillness ourselves. I'll be sharing some gentle practices to help slow the nervous system, settle the mind and create a sense of safety within the body. In a world that constantly asks us to do more, the Solstice offers us a rare invitation to pause, breathe and simply be. From that place of stillness, we'll move into seasonal reflection, ritual, celebration and sharing, honouring both the science and the symbolism of this special point in the Wheel of the Year. ✨ New Earth Magic Content I've also been busy building the Earth Magic course inside the Premium tier. The Seasonal Living section is steadily growing and now includes a new lesson on the Summer Solstice, alongside content on Beltane, Spring Renewal and Wintering & Rest.

The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year and has been celebrated for thousands of years as a time of abundance, gratitude, community and connection to the natural world. The wonderful thing about seasonal living is that there is no right or wrong way to celebrate. It doesn't need to be elaborate. Often the simplest rituals become the most meaningful. Some ideas for celebrating include: ☀️ Watching the sunrise or sunset 🔥 Gathering around a fire with friends and family 🌿 Creating a seasonal altar with flowers, herbs and meaningful objects 🥗 Sharing food outdoors and enjoying the abundance of the season 🌸 Making flower crowns or garlands 🚶 Taking a mindful walk in nature 📖 Journaling about what is flourishing in your life 💛 Taking time to express gratitude for all that you have If you'd like to create a Summer Solstice altar, you might include: ✨ Sunflowers, wildflowers or seasonal herbs ✨ A candle to represent the light of the sun ✨ Crystals such as Citrine for abundance, Sunstone for joy and vitality, Clear Quartz for clarity or Carnelian for confidence and creativity ✨ Symbols of the sun, nature or your personal intentions for the season ahead As for me, I'll be celebrating with friends, weaving willow and dried flowers into garlands, sharing food around a barbecue and spending time outdoors enjoying the beauty of the season. I'll also be getting up early to greet the rising sun. This has become one of my favourite simple rituals. Standing in the morning light, feeling the warmth on my face and taking a few moments to give thanks—for the sun, for nature, for my family and for all that I already have. For me, that is what Earth Magic is really about. Not complicated ceremonies or perfect rituals. Just taking the time to notice the beauty, abundance and wonder that already exists around us. However you choose to celebrate, I wish you a joyful and meaningful Summer Solstice. 🌿☀️✨ I'd love to hear how you'll be marking the longest day of the year.

The garden is growing fast. The hedgerows are full. The days are long. And yet today, at least here, the sky is grey and the rain is falling. I've been a little quieter in the community over the last few days because I've been trying to get my head around Meta (Facebook) ads. It's felt like I've been going round in circles at times—frustrating, time-consuming, and definitely not what I'd choose to be doing with my days! But it's a necessary part of running a business and reaching more people. It reminded me that growth doesn't always happen in sunshine. Sometimes growth happens quietly. Sometimes it happens underground. Sometimes it happens when we're forced to slow down and focus on the things we'd rather avoid. In my case, that meant going back to basics and following step-by-step processes. Not an easy ask for an ADHD brain that likes to jump ahead! But persevere I have, and success has finally come. While the rain has been falling outside, the flowers have been blooming and the garden has been having a good drink. And while I've been glued to my laptop, determined to find the answers, I've realised I've actually grown in knowledge and understanding too. I've been trying to master this stuff for years, and something has finally clicked. When I've felt overwhelm creeping in, I've reached for my rose petal spray, taken a mindful moment, and brought myself back to the present. I'm pleased to report that I've managed to stay calm and centred... ...and I have successfully refrained from throwing my laptop out of the window. 😆 So today's journal prompt is: ✨ What in my life is growing right now, even if I can't fully see it yet? Perhaps it's confidence.Perhaps it's a new idea.Perhaps it's a relationship, a skill, or a deeper connection to yourself. Nature doesn't rush the process, and neither do we. I'd love to hear your reflections below if you'd like to share. 🌿