Solstice Painting Ritual : Activating the Inner Sun

Join Melissa for a beautiful painting ritual to honor the earth's Cycles of the Wheel. The Summer Solstice is a time of embodying the light of the sun's energy! We will celebrate this energy in a guided painting ritual. We will contemplate our inner light, and will go on a journey guided by the drum to access that place of source inside of us.

I will open the ritual with speaking about the energy of the Summer Solstice. I will read from my dear friend Maharlika Sage's book The Inner Sun, which I illustrated. I will then guide us on a drum journey, where we will connect with our own inner sun and collect inspiration for our paintings. We will then do a painting ritual to express and mark what was learned within.

This ritual is a way for you to reclaim the ability honor the cycles of the earth with creative acts. If it has been a while since you have connected to your creativity, this ritual can also be a beautiful way for you to reclaim that connection. It is a gift to yourself, to connect in this embodied way. 

When we paint in ceremony, the painting and the act of painting itself become this incredible alchemy of manifestation. We bring the unseen to the seen. 

Each participant will create their own intuitive painting to have as a piece for meditation, contemplation, and activation on their altar, in their home, or to be burned, buried, or whatever feels best to each individual. 

All you need are some watercolors (or other art supplies that you enjoy), some watercolor paper or a journal that can handle water, a brush, and some water (preferably spring or wild water if available). It's also recommended to bring a flower with you, for support during your painting process.

This ritual comes in the form of a recording, so that you can do it in your own time whenever it works for you around the Solstice (June 21). You will be able to watch it as many times as you like and will have access to it indefinitely. I love recording the rituals by myself, for I find that I'm really able to get into the ceremonial space and be in my most authentic self. Though we aren't doing the ritual live with a group, it is still a group process on the subtle levels, as you will be connected with everyone else in some way who is also doing the ritual. 

Much gratitude for joining me on this celebratory journey!

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Note: Please register with the email that you use for your YouTube account, as the recording exists on my private YouTube channel. Access will be sent the morning of June 20 in time for the Solstice on June 21. Much gratitude! :) 

Disclaimer: Please note that this class provides a fun and intuitive space for the exploration of art and creativity. Melissa is an artist and lover of sharing the joy of creativity. This class is not a substitute for professional therapeutic council. Please consult a Professional Therapist or Art Therapist for any such support. 

Due to the digital nature of this product, there are no refunds. All sales are final.