The Summer Solstice is such a magical time of year. It’s the longest day, when the sun reaches its peak, filling the world with light and vitality. For centuries, people have marked this moment as a time to celebrate the culmination of earth’s phase of growth, and transformation.
For Reiki practitioners, the Summer Solstice is a powerful time to deepen your connection to Reiki energy. During our recent online Reiki Share, I guided my students through a meditation and self-treatment focused on this special theme. The meditation included a Reiki healing practice that centered on the solar plexus chakra, making it a beautiful and restorative experience for everyone involved.
Scroll down to the bottom for a link to download the meditation script I used for the Summer Solstice Meditation.
Before you download the meditation script though, let me share some insights about why the Summer solstice is so significant and how it can amplify the healing effects of a Reiki self-treatment for the solar plexus chakra.
What Makes the Summer Solstice Spiritually Significant?
The solstice has been celebrated for centuries by cultures around the world. For ancient peoples, it wasn’t just an astronomical event – it was sacred.
- In Egypt, it marked the flooding of the Nile, which brought life to the land.
- In Celtic traditions, the Druids gathered at sacred sites like Stonehenge to honor the sun’s power.
- In Scandinavia and Slavic cultures, bonfires were lit to celebrate light and protect against darkness.
The solstice symbolizes abundance, light, and vitality – a time to reflect on what we’ve achieved so far and to mindfully set our intentions for the months ahead.
Reiki, the Solar Plexus and the Solstice: An Illuminating Trio
Reiki aligns beautifully with the energy of the solstice. Both are about harnessing light; whether from the sun or the universal life force energy – and using it to heal, transform, and grow.
The Solar Plexus Chakra, which Caroline Myss refers to in her book Anatomy Of The Spirit as the Personal Power chakra, is orientated towards confidence, self-worth, and our ability to take action.
Interestingly, the Solar Plexus is directly connected to the energy of the sun (the clue is in the name). Just as the sun is the center of life in our solar system, radiating energy outward to sustain us, our Solar Plexus is our inner sun. When it’s balanced, we feel strong, motivated, and capable of shining our light into the world.
During the solstice, the sun is at its peak, making it the perfect time to focus on this chakra. By combining Reiki with solstice energy, we amplify our connection to our inner power, clearing away doubts and stepping into our full potential.
Embracing Your Inner Light
The Summer Solstice reminds us of something simple yet profound: the light we seek is already within us. Reiki helps us access that light, whether it’s for healing, setting intentions, or simply remembering our own strength.
I encourage you to take some time to reflect, as the sun reaches its peak. What have you achieved so far this year? What do you want to grow and nurture going forward? Use this energy — of the solstice, of Reiki, and of your own inner power — to shine as bright as the sun, illuminating the darkness.