For the green witch, the spirit of June can be found in nature’s lessons (for personal growth).
At Ravynwood, we believe that green witchcraft is a path of personal growth, with nature as the center of all our practices. The healing journey, spiritual journey and personal growth journey all converge here.
June is a month of deep connection and transformation. The natural world is vibrant with color and energy. Long daylight hours and warmer temperatures are an invitation to get outside and enjoy everything that this month has to offer.
Underneath the obvious though is wisdom whispered to those who are willing to listen. The earth is a wise guide and when allowed, will support us on our spiritual journey.
This post explores how we can tap into the unique energies and wisdom of June as we travel along our personal pathway.
Grab a cup of your favorite tea and enjoy!
Solstice Lesson: Shine Brightly
One of the things that makes June special is Summer Solstice, when the sun is at full peak and the daylight hours are the longest.
This is a time to celebrate light and life and to reflect on the light within our own being. Consider how you can let your light shine brighter.
Many of us feel that we have to dim our shine, so if that’s you, remember that the bright sun nurtures the earth and without it, life would be impossible on the planet.
Let your light shine brightly. Let it help you grow. Let it help those around you grow and let it illuminate your path forward.
Solstice is a gentle reminder of the abundance all around us and within us.
The Spirit of June -Nature’s Wisdom
In the weeks before June, we have all the things that set the stage for what happens in June. The end of winter, the beginning of spring, the coming of summer.
Each phase unique unto itself. So is the wisdom you’ll receive. Trust that the messages you receive are exactly right for you, right now.
June is when all that came before reaches its peak. Farm fields are growing, forests have full green canopies, wildflowers are blooming everywhere. Our gardens are beginning to produce.
These reminders of abundance are mirrors for our own potential and growth.
Like the plants, we grow and mature, bear fruit and when conditions for our growth aren’t optimal, we become resilient and adaptable, like a dandelion growing through a sidewalk crack.
Nature is a master of adapting. We can let that inspire our own resiliency in dealing with things that come our way.
June’s Lessons
- Shine brightly and let that light nurture you and everyone around you
- Patience, like the seed that is growing over time
- Persistence, like the dandelion growing through a sidewalk crack
- Harmony, like the intricate balance of sun and rain combined, makes crops grow
- Trust in our own cycles of growth and rest
- Knowing that everything has beauty and purpose
Rituals and Reflections for June
This month is the perfect time for rituals that connect you with Mother Earth, as well as your own soul.
Begin by creating sacred space. This can be in your home or garden. Let it reflect the colors of the season and bring into it whatever feels right to you. Like symbols of the season or special items that invoke memories of summer’s past.
Here’s a list for inspiration:
- Summer landscape images
- Dandelions
- Sun symbol or image
- Wildflower bouquets or images of favorite flowers
- Colors like yellow or orange invoke the summer sun
- Potted plants or herbs
Then, use your sacred space for meditation, reflection, journaling or even nature observation.
Allow the wisdom and spirit of June be your guide as you soak in the insights offered to you.
Tip: Capture these messages in your Book of Seasons or journal.
Spirit of June Reflections
- Consider how you can let your light shine brighter. Many of us feel that we have to dim our shine, so if that’s you, remember that the bright sun nurtures the earth and without it, life would be impossible on the planet. How can you apply this to your own life? How can you let your light shine even brighter this summer?
- Like the plants, we grow and mature, bear fruit and when conditions for our growth aren’t optimal, we become resilient and adaptable, like a dandelion growing through a sidewalk crack. What are the moments in your life when you’ve shown resilience and adaptability? How can you draw strength from those moments now?
- Trust in our own cycles of growth and rest. How do the longer daylight hours of summer influence your own cycles of energy and rest? How do you honor these two things in your life? Do you value one over the other?
Summary: The Spirit of June as a Gateway to Transformation
I think of June as one of 12 gateways of transformation that nature offers us throughout the year. One for each calendar month.
Connecting with nature in every month helps you find the inspiration and empowerment you need to create a life filled with peace, flow and joy. One that is aligned to what you really want, not what you were told you should want.
The spirit of June is filled with light and life. A gentle reminder of the potential that lives within you, making it a powerful time of support for you as you navigate your personal path of growth and transformation.
As you listen to the wisdom of June, may this month be a wise guide for you. Showing you how to nurture your own transformation. With all the magick that is June, we’re invited to grow alongside the natural world, finding inspiration in its rhythms. Using this ancient wisdom in our modern lives.
Here’s to embracing the magick and wisdom of Mother Earth and her beings during June! Bright blessings.
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Karen
