With the physical and emotional clutter cleared, your vessel is ready to receive. Welcome to Part 2 of the Summer Solstice Reset (part 1 was
Lighten the Load), where we shift focus to igniting your inner fire - your vitality, passion, creativity, and willpower.
In holistic traditions, fire symbolizes transformation, digestion (physical and emotional), and the spark of life. Harnessing this energy around the solstice helps us align with nature’s peak vitality.
EAT WITH THE FIRE ELEMENT IN MIND
Seasonal summer foods naturally support the body’s fire energy. Think color-rich, water-dense fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cherries, tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, and mint. Add gentle heat with cayenne, ginger, or turmeric.
Try this fiery solstice tonic:
8 oz. warm water
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 drop doTERRA
Ginger essential oil
A pinch of cayenne
A drizzle of raw honey
Sip it in the morning to ignite metabolism and get your inner spark humming.
MOVE LIKE FIRE: CIRCULATE YOUR ENERGY
Fire thrives on movement. Wake up your internal flame with a flow that energizes rather than depletes:
- 1-minute Jumping Jacks or High Knees
- 5 Sun Salutations
- 1-minute Plank hold
- Finish with deep belly breaths
Before your practice, apply a blend of
Tangerine,
Ginger, and
Peppermint to your abdomen and chest to invigorate your senses and promote digestive flow.
FOCUS THE FLAME: PURPOSE & PASSION CHECK-IN
This time of year is ideal for tuning in to what lights you up. Reflect with these journal prompts:
- What projects or passions do I want to focus on this summer?
- Where am I leaking energy that could be redirected?
- What habits fuel me? What habits extinguish my spark?
Diffuse one of the oils from the
Emotional Aromatherapy System while journaling to help support your specific emotional need and help stir creativity.
FIRE IN YOUR HEART: CONNECTION & CONFIDENCE The fire element also governs the heart. Make time to connect with loved ones, your spiritual source, and yourself. Acts of courage and expression feed your inner flame.
Try this Heart-Opening Ritual:
- Apply Rose or Ylang Ylang over your heart center
- Speak aloud an affirmation like: “I am a radiant light. I express myself with confidence and love.”
- Stand in the sun for 2 minutes with palms open, receiving its warmth
CULTIVATE CREATIVE FIRE Engage in activities that spark your imagination and allow your inner light to radiate outward. Whether it's painting, dancing, gardening, singing, or starting that dream project, creative expression is a natural fuel for your soul. Let go of perfection and lean into joy.
Need inspiration? Play upbeat music, diffuse a blend of
Wild Orange and
Frankincense, and give yourself permission to create just for fun. Creativity isn’t about outcome - it’s about flow.
SACRED FIRE RITUAL FOR TRANSFORMATION
End your solstice reset weekend with a mini fire ritual:
- Write down 3 fears or limiting beliefs you’re ready to release.
- Write 3 intentions or dreams you want to bring to life.
- Use a burn barrel (or fire pit) to safely burn the release paper while you speak your intentions aloud.
This symbolic act reinforces your inner power and opens the door to aligned action. Do you prep work now and invite some girlfriends to do the same, then schedule a girls night for Thursday, July 10, 2025 to do this fire ritual together under the Buck Moon. The Buck Moon is named for the period when male deer begin growing new antlers. It’s mid-summer’s signature luminary, perfect for evening walks, moonlit journaling, or intentional rituals.
The Summer Solstice is a threshold - a portal into a brighter, more vibrant season. When we release the old and stoke the new, we embody balance: grounded and lit from within.
You are the light. Now is the time to shine.
Wishing you a radiant, joy-filled summer with warmth and light!
xoDanette