Melanie Lampro

Inviting the Energy of the Sun with TEMPLESPA

Today, June 21st, the Summer Solstice, isn’t just the longest day of the year; it’s the flat-out best moment to celebrate light, warmth, and abundance. This is where the sun’s energy is strongest, literally calling on us to access our own spark, plant some shining intentions, and actually get on with this beautiful stage of blooming. This ritual, drenched in hedonistic, sun-scented excess from TEMPLESPA, is one of authentic self-treat, a good reboot, and accessing the fire of the sun here in the UK.

Truthfully, it’s preferable to perform this ritual in the morning on, or close to, the Summer Solstice. It’s the best way to catch that peak light. Just sit quietly in a spot where you won’t be disturbed, ideally someplace lovely with natural light streaming through. But, it’s also a great practice for any day!

What you’ll need:

• A cosy sitting or lying area
• A glass of water or herbal tea
• A small basin of warm water
• A clean towel
• Your chosen TEMPLESPA treats (I shall set them out below!)
• Optional: a candle (it’s a lovely reminder of the sun’s fire), a posy of new summer blooms, or your journal

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The Ritual

1. Prepare Your Place and Intend (5 minutes)

Let’s begin with tidying up your environment – just making it really warm and inviting. If you want to, light a candle; it’s just such a pleasant way to invite in that warm sun energy. From a TEMPLESPA perspective, a great choice would be THE GOOD LIFE Invigorating Aromatic Candle. Now, take some slow, mindful breaths. Really take a deep inhale and exhale all the way out, allowing you to truly be in this moment.

Close your eyes and simply imagine the golden sunlight, bathing your skin, filling your entire being. What is it that you actually desire to bring in as intentions for this brief moment of light and expansion? Maybe it’s bringing in more happiness, generating some truly rich energy, manifesting a particular desire, or maybe just shining brighter. Gently hold these intentions in the back of your mind.

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2. Awaken and Cleanse (10 minutes)

Right, okay, so let’s wake your skin and senses up gently and get them ready to soak up all that gorgeous goodness.

• Cleanse with IN THE BEGINNING Deep Cleansing Melt: Carefully warm a generous dollop in the palms of your hands. Now, gently massage it round in tiny circles over your entire face, neck, and décolletage. Take a moment properly to take in its gorgeous aromatic scent – it’s a gorgeous blend of Mediterranean essential oils like Olive Fruit Oil, Lavender Oil, Calendula, and Basil.
  • Solstice Correspondence: Olive Oil is literally the embodiment of peace, wisdom, and good fortune, thriving under the warm sun at summer solstice. Lavender, the quintessential summer plant, is classically linked to purification, calm, and good fortune, often employed in solstice rituals. And Calendula (you also might know it as pot marigold), that golden sunflower-like flower, signifies joy, protection, and ushering in good energies, the very embodiment of sunshine.
• Next, soak a warm washcloth or muslin square in your little bowl of water and very gently wipe off the cleanser. Let that warmth sink into pores and dissolve away impurities and tension. While doing it, simply imagine letting go of anything that no longer serves your highest good, leaving your skin feeling gorgeous and refreshed. Dry your face with a fresh towel.

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3. Hydrate and Replenish (10 minutes)

Now the best part! Give your skin a good firm injection of hydration and that gorgeous glow, just like those gorgeous summer flowers.

• Tone with TONING ESSENCE Essential Mist Tonic Toner Without The Alcohol: Mist your face freely with this great refreshing spray. It’ll give your skin a quick shot of hydration and have it all nice and back in balance again, your skin feeling like a refreshing summer wind.
  • Solstice Connection: Tomato Fruit Extract is added in this toner and symbolises summer heat and fruitfulness. Orange/Mandarin Oil and Lemon Peel Extract symbolise bottled sunshine and Lemon, which are regularly used in cleansing and purification rituals. Rosemary Leaf Extract is an herb of high vibration that can be used in protection, purification, and drawing positive energy and hence is ideal for solstice cleansing.
• Serum Boost with BE STRONG Skin Strengthening Serum: Apply a few drops of serum to your fingertips. Then, gently press them onto your skin.
  • Solstice Connection: While not a traditional solstice herb, ingredients like Licorice Root Extract are treasured for their ancient healing properties, instilling balance and strength – just the willpower needed to ascend to the highest power of the sun.
• Eye Treatment with EYE TRUFFLE Complete Eye Rejuvenation: Gently smooth this rich cream over your treasured eye area using your ring finger. It will quench and enliven, your eyes truly sparkling and shining.
  • Solstice Connection: The aroma may feature essence of Champagne (grapes), a beautiful summer fruit that just cries celebration and opulence, just like the solstice.
• Moisturise with LIFE DEFENCE Protecting Moisturiser: Warm a small amount in your hands and massage gently over your face and neck. As you moisturise, imagine your skin drawing in the sun’s healing light, feeling safe and deeply nourished. It’s especially helpful for the Summer Solstice, providing you with precious protection from the sun as you welcome the light.
  • Solstice Connection: Supported by Rocket Extract (zest and vitality) and Ginseng Root Extract (famous for its energising qualities), this moisturiser has excellent potency to tap into the energy of the longest day.

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4. Grounding and Body Bliss (15 minutes)

And so, let’s now take this lovely ritual out to your whole body, completely taking possession of your physical body as an energetic vessel for light and energy.

• Body Polish using SUGAR BUFF Smoothing Body Scrub: Hop in the shower or (empty) bath to use this invigorating scrub. Rub it all over your body in light circular motions, really taking your time to work over any areas that need some serious exfoliating. Then simply shower it off.
  • Solstice Connection: This scrub is packed with Olive Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Fig Extract, and Pomegranate Extract – all of those lovely summer Mediterranean fruits which so nicely symbolise fertility, abundance, and the pure delight of harvest. The blending of Lavender, Rosemary, and the other oils cleanses, protects, and nurtures your overall health. As you wash it off, just visualise releasing everything that is no longer serving you and having nothing but silky, clean, and shiny skin left.
• Body Hydration with PEACE BE STILL Calming Skin Balm: After your shower, when your skin is still a little damp, indulge your body with this soothing balm. It will penetrate deeply into the skin and leave your skin utterly silky smooth and fragrant, like an unrolling garden of the Mediterranean. Take your time and massage it in thoroughly into your arms, legs, and torso, giving proper respect for your body’s strength and beauty.
  • Solstice Connection: The invigorating yet sweetly soothing blend of Coriander, Lemon, and Nutmeg perfectly distils the abundance of summer into our senses, blending stimulating freshness with restorative tranquillity.

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5. Reflect and Recharge (5 minutes)

Sit or lie down. Shut your eyes and breathe a few more slow and deep breaths.

• Aromatherapy Spotlight with REPOSE Relaxing Night Cream: Gently massage a few drops along pulse points (wrists, temples, behind the ears). Smooth in. Breathe in its richly soothing and balancing blend of Lavender, Frankincense, Chamomile, and Myrrh.
  • Solstice Connection: This combination is so attuned to solstice ceremonies. Lavender (which I already mentioned) is actually required for peace and purification. Frankincense and Myrrh are ancient incense resins that were used in spiritual ceremonies to purify and bring people into contact with the divine, and they bring such a down-to-earth and holy quality to your ceremony. Chamomile, that soothing, sun-kissed flower, brings absolute peacefulness. Allow the scent to ground you and induce a profound sense of peace.
• Gratitude: Pause for a moment to consider why you’re being. Take a deep breath, sincere appreciation for the abundance of the season, the warmth and energy of the sun, and for taking valuable time to nourish your body.

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6. Journaling and Integration (Optional)

If you’d like, spend a few minutes in your journal and record your experience. What was it like for you in the ritual? Did you discover anything new about yourself or about the season? How will you keep honouring the energy of the Summer Solstice in the months that lie ahead, keeping this gorgeous light and energy alive?

When looking for beautiful and thoughtful accessories to complement your journaling practice, consider these two fantastic UK-based creators:

Handcrafted Books by Sue Day offers exquisite handcrafted journals, including options made with vegan and eco-friendly Portuguese cork, and innovative Coptic stitch binding that allows books to lay perfectly flat – a dream for any writer or artist. Her work is celebrated for its quality and beauty, making each journal a treasured item. You can find out more at her website: handcraftedbooksbysueday.co.uk or connect with her on X: @BooksBySueDay.

For unique additions to your journaling and creative space, explore Spratt’s Designs by Sarah Spratt. Sarah creates an eclectic array of handcrafted items, with a special passion for nature-themed pieces like her popular journal stencils, macrame bookmarks, and charming sun-catchers. She also offers personalised items and one-off commissions, drawing on her background in design and a dedication to personal service, meaning you’ll find truly special pieces to inspire your reflections. Discover her work at: spratt-designs.com and follow her on X: @CraftingSpratt.

As an extra tip, if you follow my exploits on X, you might even recognise Sue and Sarah, as they are both wonderful co-hosts of #UKGiftHour – a lively, supportive chat that takes place every Saturday and Sunday morning from 9-10 AM BST on X, bringing together small businesses and gift-givers across the UK!

This TEMPLESPA Summer Solstice ritual is a bright, sensory celebration through and through that will leave you glowing, renewed, and deeply connected to summer’s complete excited energy. I wish you a light-filled, playful, and deeply fulfilling Summer Solstice! What are your promises to harness the sun’s powerful energy this season?

Discover more about the TEMPLESPA products featured in this blog post. Visit my Personal TEMPLESPA Website or use the links below.

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FEATURED TEMPLESPA PRODUCTS

This list is provided for reference. Your ideal routine may include only a small selection of these products, depending on your skin, lifestyle, and tolerance.