Solstice Full Info

The Annual

Summer Solstice Ceremony 2025

‘Through our Greatness we Triumph’

Saturday June 21, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm

At America’s Stonehenge, NH

Facilitated by Katja Esser

Solstice moment June 20 10:41 am, sunrise 5:07 am, sunset 8:24 pm.

There is some preparation involved that takes some introspection that you want to be aware of and work with in the weeks leading up to this ceremony, see the instructions below on ‘What to prepare for and bring’.

Our active dazzling sun sweating his solar flares and panting his solar winds on his cyclical journey slows down his grandiose dance till he comes to a pause at the solstice. Catching his breath, he casts his blinding rays in all directions lighting up all that cross his path. Nowhere to run as his hungry rays devour his own image while he feasts upon the dew. In an enlightened state water ascends.

We are all aware that this is a monumental year of challenges and rapid changes as we are in the last 5 years of the shift which pivotal moment was in in 2012. These next few years will determine where we go as humanity. Are we going to be complacent, give into the fear mongering, and let ourselves be controlled by outward authority that never has our highest good in mind or are we remembering our divinity, the creative Source within, and follow God’s plan. Are we willing to give up our humanness, our capacity to love, to forgive, to have compassion and gratitude for convenience, safety, and group loyalty? Are we willing to take risks, be courageous, speak up, speak truth, and support causes that work for our freedom? How would your respond if you knew for sure you would come back to earth after this life time? What kind of world on earth do you want to come back to? And what world would you want your children to grow up in? And how would you contribute to make this world on our beloved earth a tangible reality? I am sure as a parent you have thought about this and have made choices that inspired you to actions. For that same reason what would you want to create in yourself as you evolve and do not want to go through the same hurts again in the next life time? All of this is a personal choice, there is no right or wrong. We are loved by the creative Source no matter what we choose. Sometimes a next life time may feel easier as we may not have the capacity to make the changes now. These questions carry huge responsibilities and we can only do our tiny little piece in this and choose wisely. All our choices matter, the little and the big ones. We become more aware as we have more understanding in how the universe operates, where all is electric as we send it out and magnetic as we pull it back in. We expand what we focus on.

At the solstice we celebrate the fullness of the light, and the light shines brightly on all that is hidden and brings it into the light. Speaking truth, exposing lies, honesty, changing opinions, being clear, and transparent are the energies being activated at this time. This is also the time of the fullness of outward expression that support our greatness and magnificence. We get to look within ourselves, notice where there is an inner conflict and be radically honest with ourselves. We get to look at our unconscious thoughts and feelings that have been running the show and expose the truth about ourselves how we have been operating and behaving coming from our survival mode. To be free people means we are in control of our own patterns, unconscious reactions, thoughts, and feelings. To be unshakable means we remember who we are as divine beings, present, loving, compassionate, at peace within, connected to our breath, focused on the light no matter what. As the thumb screws are tightened around us, our inner light will set us free. This is the battle between light and dark, good, and evil, but we battle it by remembering who we are. When you shine the light on darkness it has no place to hide and the light is winning.

This is an Earth year according to the Dagara people of West Africa. Mother Earth is going through her ascension process and all is being shaken up, as you noticed there are a lot of Earth changes, extreme weather patterns, more floods and droughts predicted, massive tornadoes, seismic and volcanic activity. There are also massive disruptions in our power grid for various reasons. At the same time Earth is about nurturing, self-care, healing our bodies, nourishment, and a sense of belonging. At the solstice the rapid growth begins to slow down and the focus is on inner strength, maturing. It is a time we can relax a bit and tend to ourselves. More food becomes available and the sweet fruits begin to ripen, bringing sweetness and gentleness to our being. All this while we stay vigilant, track our thoughts and feelings, act where it is needed as things keep heating up around us, but we come from a centered place and listen to our inner voice. We take back our power and say ‘no’ to the things that track and control us. Freedom and compassion are our focus.

The sun is traveling to the furthest point in the North. At the Solstice the sun appears to stand still for about 8 days, hence the name solstice, meaning sun-stand-still. Midsummer day is when the sun makes its first move back to the south and the days will begin to shorten again. At this moment of optimum light, the sun shines on all that is still in the dark bringing it to light. The rapid expansion of the spring season slows down and the trees reach their optimum dimension and begin to focus on strengthening, maturing, and fruiting.

The Intention:

I always do an inquiry through the spreading of shells. What supports our journey of awakening? As things are heating up, we feel agitation at the core and things may be uprooted but love is underneath it all. Where are the contradictions and what needs our focus? When we see the need for peace within ourselves but then resist the flow as we come from our survival self, while our higher self stands in readiness and support for us to dive into the deep water, the subconsciousness, to connect with the deeper story. When we see the potential for coming into a full manifestation of our greatness and wisdom but not activate the relationship with our helpers and guides to get us there. And when we communicate, are we transparent, clear, do we come from integrity, and speak truth? Are we free to speak, do we need to soften and realize that with more information our opinions are changing. The moment is now; change is in effect. The intensity is expanding, the transformation comes through self-inquiry, by means of dreams, visions, and meditations. Our spirit guides are holding us creating tremendous opportunity to heal and to be whole.

What to prepare for, gather, and bring to our ceremonial time together

– Please, get a natural de-composable string ( twine, hemp, cotton, yarn or a strip of natural fabric) that has some substance to it, you may want to braid a few strands together to make it thicker if it is a thin strand, and long enough to fit around your waist and then some extra as you are going to put knots in it. Pick one emotion you struggle with daily. Observe what thoughts come up when this emotion comes up. What do you feel when you think these thoughts. What happens with your body? What happens to your breath? Where do you feel tight, constricted, or begin to twitch? What do your legs do, your shoulders, your mouth, jaws, and your gut? How do you hold your body? What are the patterns you create to get out of these emotions or get it under control? What is the limiting belief that is underneath this? Write this down so you remember this. As you go through the days catch yourself when these thoughts and feelings come up. Touch your string, take a breath, and become present. You have a choice here to not feed these feelings and thoughts. Each time you catch yourself and make this choice to be present and choose gratitude instead make a knot in the string.

– Please, get a piece of natural fabric that is de-composable that is about 10 square inch that has colors that match the vibration of your Divine Self. What would you rather choose? How would you see yourself if you did not deal with these survival emotions and thoughts? Who would you be? What would you want? How would you act, think, speak, and feel? What would you turn your attention to? How creative would you be? What would your future look like if you designed it rather than recreating your past based on unconscious survival feelings and thoughts? How invincible would you be no matter what happened around you? What else is possible? Use this fabric to write this down or create an image.

– How do you or would you love and nourish yourself? What makes you happy? What brings you joy? How would you share this with another person? Can this be translated into a gift of a thing, a smell, a taste, an experience, a healing touch, or anything that is simple that you can bring to this ceremony?

– Please, bring about 2 cups worth of compost or soil.

– Please, bring lots of colorful showy flowers (not in pots)

– Please, bring some water from a place you feel connected to.

– Please, bring your drums, bells or sound makers.

– Please, bring nourishing food to share for after the ceremony, a plate, utensils, and take care of your own water to drink.

– Please, share this information and bring a friend.

The Procession:

We process through the site starting at the gate at the center of this ancient stonework, after some instructions are given at our ceremonial gathering place. Make sure you leave enough time to walk to the gathering space beyond the main site so we can start the ceremony in time.

Katja Esser guides you through this very participatory ritual. In the spirit of co-creation and our own evolution, the ceremony grows to new heights when you bring your items and participation to it. The ceremonies go deeper each year as they are built on each previous one. The unfolding of the ceremony creates the sacred space, in which we give more meaning to the details of the ceremony. What you bring creates the magnificence of this ceremony as each contribution makes up the whole. Please, make sure to do your best to bring your items and do not let the not fulfilling of these items deter you from coming. Some may bring some extra. Come early if you still need time to work on your items or want to help in the set up.

Location and cost:

America’s Stonehenge are privately owned but is open to the public and is in operation under the dedicated care of the Stone family. The entry fee is $18.00 for adults and tickets can be purchased on site as well as their online store: https://stonehengeusa.square.site/. There is an additional suggested donation of $8, cash or check, if you can or more at the ritual site to support this ceremonial work. The ceremony is on top of the hill. Physical address is 105 Haverhill Road, Salem, New Hampshire 03079

Who to contact:

Please, kindly respond if you plan to attend, contact Katja on Facebook or better through email: katjacreates@ritualexpressions.com I do not own a cell phone nor would I respond to responses after 9 am on the day of the event. Just to know that there is always room. I need to have a sense of numbers of people coming so I can adjust the ceremony to the number of people that are present and I can notify you if there are last minute unexpected changes. You can find more info on Katja by exploring this website. This info is also posted on Facebook and at America’s Stonehenge website Stonehengeusa.com.

Filming and Photographing:

I am asking participants not to film or photograph during ceremony. It is fine before and after the ceremony but not during the ceremony. Some things belong to the world of spirit. In case of snowy or freezing conditions the ceremony will be held on zoom in the evening.