As the warmth of summer wraps its arms around us, it's a wonderful time to refresh our sacred spaces in harmony with the season. A summertime altar not only honors the vibrant energy of this sunniest time of year but also acts as a focal point for your spiritual practices. Here's how to create an altar that reflects the abundance and brightness of summer, incorporating elements like colorful flowers, ritual goblets, and the uplifting scents of our APEX incense.
Essential Elements for Your Summertime Altar:
- Flowers in Summery Colors: Choose bright, fresh flowers such as sunflowers, marigolds, or any local blooms that represent the vibrancy of summer. Arrange them in small vases or woven baskets to add life and color to your altar.
- Ritual Goblets and Offering Bowls: Select pieces that reflect the joy of the season. Goblets can be used for libations or moon water, while offering bowls are perfect for fruit, herbs, or small tokens of gratitude to nature.
- Pretty Statuettes: Incorporate figures that symbolize aspects of summer, like deities of the sun, agriculture, or the ocean. These serve as powerful symbols of the energies you wish to draw into your life.
- Crystals for Summer: Consider sunstone for freedom and independence, carnelian for vitality, or citrine for abundance. Place these around your altar to harness their energies.
- APEX - Ritual Incense for Summer: This special blend, with notes of sweet orange, juniper berry, cedarwood, and rosemary, is perfect for enhancing the warm, energetic vibes of your space. Light this incense during your daily rituals to invite joy and clarity into your practice.
Setting Up Your Altar:
1. Choose a Spot: Select a place where the morning or evening light naturally falls, as summer is all about celebrating light.
2. Cleanse Your Space: Before setting up, cleanse your space with sage or palo santo to clear out old energies and make room for new beginnings.
3. Arrange Your Elements: Start with larger items like statues and offering bowls, then add smaller items such as crystals and candles. Lastly, place your fresh flowers.
4. Introduce Colorful Textiles: Lay down a cloth in bright yellows, greens, or blues—colors that evoke the essence of summer.
A Thankful Incantation:
As you light your APEX incense, you might want to speak these words to deepen your connection with the spirits of nature and the vibrant energies of summer:
"Blessed spirits of the season, hear my plea,
With summer’s warmth, bring joy and light to me.
Grateful for the abundance that around me flows,
Bathed in your sunlight, my own spirit grows."
Creating a summertime altar is a beautiful way to align with the season’s energy and make the most of the longer days and warmer nights. Let this sacred space be a testament to your gratitude and a beacon for your summer intentions.