Summer Solstice and Llitha Playlist

A breathwork and ritual playlist for the Summer Solstice

Hello friends. I have been curating and sharing playlists around the Celtic Pagan Wheel of the Year for some time now. Each time the wheel turns I update my post and playlist from the previous year. This is always a really interesting exercise in observing my own repeating themes and cycles. For an overview of The Wheel of the Year you can check out this post.

It’s the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere on the 21st June. Summer Solstice is a significant day that’s celebrated in many cultural traditions.

The Solstice, or Litha in the Celtic wheel of the year, marks the longest day and midsummer. It’s one of my favourite points of the year because I love the light, early morning sunrises, and balmy summer evenings that seem to last forever.

The energy of the Summer Solstice is all about waiting patiently for the abundance of the harvest, and I reflected last year that a big focus for me was learning to just ‘be’, instead of always trying to be ‘doing’. Nothing has changed much in that respect and I’m still exploring surrender as a theme.

As with all things, Solstice is all about balance. While we celebrate the longest day, this also means the days start to get shorter and we move towards the Autumn. The wheel of the year is always turning. 

A breathwork playlist focussing on themes of life, the power of the sun, and growth!

This hour (ish) long playlist is an opportunity to focus on themes of life, the power of the sun, and growth. You can use it for breathwork, journaling, or for movement-based practice. You can find out more about breathwork techniques here, including a shorter introductory playlist to try if you’re a beginner. As always, please do check with a Dr before trying breathwork for the first time.

Breath work, also known as pranayama, originates from ancient traditions in yoga and Hinduism. In the yogic philosopy the breath is a vital life force. Pranayama encompasses a range of breathing techniques that are believed to enhance the flow of prana, the subtle energy that permeates all living beings.

If you’re using this playlist to journal, here are some prompts that you might like to reflect on for the Solstice.

How does the energy of this time of year resonate with you personally?

In what areas of your life have you experienced growth and abundance recently? How can you nurture and celebrate these aspects?

The summer solstice is traditionally seen as a time of celebration and joy. Reflect on the things that bring you joy and ignite your passion.

Reflect on the concept of light and its significance during the summer solstice. How can you bring more light into your own life and the lives of others?
In what ways do you dim your light or hide your true self?

Take a moment to express gratitude for the abundance and blessings in your life. Write a gratitude list specifically focused on the joys and blessings of the summer season.

Solstice Blessings.

Laura x