I am so excited that June’s full moon (the Strawberry Moon) and Litha (the summer solstice) fall together this year. It is a convergence that doesn’t happen often—in fact, the last time it did was 1985! All that bright energy of both the longest day and the full moon combined—so magical!
For me, I think the order of the day is celebration, gratitude, and soaking up every bit of that energy I can. I feel like too often, we see these astrological occasions as calls to act in grandiose ways, to manifest changes and new directions, to enact grand gestures. But this pressure is not necessary, and most likely you have many plates spinning already at this busy cusp of summer! Instead, it is perfectly okay to give yourself permission to rest, recharge from the added light, lean into the sensation of lightness, and simply enjoy and give thanks. Mindfulness can be your act of devotion.
To this end, I am going to brew a Sun and Moon Tea!
I am calling the tea such because I’ve chosen a blend of herbs and botanicals that includes affinities for both the sun and the moon to reflect the meaning of the occasion. There are also botanicals chosen for their ties to Litha, fire, water, and Venus, all of which I am feeling strong influences of during this time.
Here are the ingredients, and a few of their astrological ties:
•Linden (sun, Litha)
•Chamomile (sun, Litha)
•Jasmine (moon, water)
•Rosemary (sun, moon, fire)
•Strawberry (strawberry moon, Venus, water)
•Hibiscus (fire, water, Venus)
•Lavender (Litha)
And here is the recipe! It’s simple, so you can concentrate on enjoying your mindful moments under the solstice sun and Strawberry Moon.
Ingredients
32 oz mason jar
1 cup sliced strawberries
2 Tbsp hibiscus
1 Tbsp rosemary
1 Tbsp linden
1 Tbsp chamomile
1 Tbsp jasmine
½ Tbsp lavender
Honey to taste, optional
Directions
Add ingredients to mason jar and fill with cold, fresh water. (If using dried herbs, you might choose to place them in a large eco-friendly tea bag or linen reusable tea bag.)
Cap tightly and place in a sunny location (free of disturbance by kids or pets!) for 2-3 hours.
If not using a tea bag or strainer, strain tea into a fresh jar or a pitcher over ice if drinking immediately. You can stir in honey while it is still warm if you’d like! Refrigerate and drink cold.
Note—
You can substitute fresh herbs for dried ones if you have access to them! You don’t necessarily have to go by the measurements in that case—just add sprigs of each.
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