Solstice Fire Ceremony

Fire ceremonies (Puja) are well-known in almost every religion and culture. Fire ceremonies are held for healing, rites of passage and to mark key events; and often at Full Moon to let go of the past and step into the future.

Fire is cleansing. It clears the old to make way for the new. It connects us to the cycle of life. It connects us to nature as we sit outside, smell the smells, listen to the sounds, feel the textures, taste the air and the smoke, and watch the fire, and our surroundings.

Fire connects us to the air and to the heavens, as we watch the flames flicker with the breeze, the smoke and sparks rise into the air. Sitting by a fire is a mindful, spiritual experience, a time for reflection, pause, and renewal.

With the help of open discussions and space held by the teacher, we…