Monday, 6/22/2026 | 6:00-9:00pm PST
Location: Blackbird Apothecary
4711 3rd Street, La Mesa 91941
Location: Blackbird Apothecary
4711 3rd Street, La Mesa 91941
This is your invitation to an immersive IN-PERSON workshop.
In the intimate setting of Blackbird Apothecary, we will explore natures elements and the transition to the forward movement of the summer season. Discussing rituals and celebrations relating to the Summer Solstice along with its relevance in Traditional Chinese Medicine the Celtic Wheel, Lunar and Zodiac calendars. Summer offers us a time of abundant growth. It is the fruiting season of plans formulated, foundations laid, and the forward movement of action steps that lead to successful creation. Summer is fire, vitality and life force energy; that if used correctly can sustain a well-balanced year and provide a rich harvest for the remaining half of the year.
During this in-person workshop, we will be discussing the energy within seasonal shifts, your personal cycles and patterns and the many wisdom traditions who align to these elemental changes. This is an opportunity to gain useful knowledge and tools to aid in aligning yourself in 2026 to a life more in balance and in-tune with your environment.
Overview:
"Living in Rhythm With The Seasons" is a transformative, experiential workshop designed to guide participants in aligning their personal energy with the natural rhythms of the Earth. In this edition, we will focus on the energy of the Summer Solstice—a time of peak light, expansion, vitality, and growth.
Drawing from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), ancient wisdom traditions, astrology, and holistic wellness practices (including crystal rituals and functional tools), this workshop supports individuals in cultivating greater balance, flow, and intention in their daily lives.
Objective:
To support participants in reconnecting with the seasonal cycles and the energy of the Summer Solstice through practical and spiritually enriching tools—empowering them to live with more harmony, awareness, and alignment.
Key Components:
1. Seasonal Wisdom & Energetic Themes of Summer:
2. Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspectives:
3. Astrological Insights:
5. Embodied Practice & Community Sharing:
Outcomes for Participants:
Format:
2.5 – 3 hour in-person immersive experience
Investment: $75
(Cash, Venmo, or onsite credit card payments - Must reserve your seat in advance through email or social media DM)
** Includes: take-home spiral bound workbook, and follow-up integration meditation/journal prompts.
Ideal For:
Anyone seeking to live more intentionally, harmoniously, and holistically—especially those drawn to Earth-based wisdom, wellness practices, and conscious seasonal living.
In the intimate setting of Blackbird Apothecary, we will explore natures elements and the transition to the forward movement of the summer season. Discussing rituals and celebrations relating to the Summer Solstice along with its relevance in Traditional Chinese Medicine the Celtic Wheel, Lunar and Zodiac calendars. Summer offers us a time of abundant growth. It is the fruiting season of plans formulated, foundations laid, and the forward movement of action steps that lead to successful creation. Summer is fire, vitality and life force energy; that if used correctly can sustain a well-balanced year and provide a rich harvest for the remaining half of the year.
During this in-person workshop, we will be discussing the energy within seasonal shifts, your personal cycles and patterns and the many wisdom traditions who align to these elemental changes. This is an opportunity to gain useful knowledge and tools to aid in aligning yourself in 2026 to a life more in balance and in-tune with your environment.
Overview:
"Living in Rhythm With The Seasons" is a transformative, experiential workshop designed to guide participants in aligning their personal energy with the natural rhythms of the Earth. In this edition, we will focus on the energy of the Summer Solstice—a time of peak light, expansion, vitality, and growth.
Drawing from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), ancient wisdom traditions, astrology, and holistic wellness practices (including crystal rituals and functional tools), this workshop supports individuals in cultivating greater balance, flow, and intention in their daily lives.
Objective:
To support participants in reconnecting with the seasonal cycles and the energy of the Summer Solstice through practical and spiritually enriching tools—empowering them to live with more harmony, awareness, and alignment.
Key Components:
1. Seasonal Wisdom & Energetic Themes of Summer:
- Understanding the symbolic and energetic significance of the Summer Solstice
- Exploring fire element themes: joy, heart-centered living, creativity, and expansion
- Learning to harness this energy to set aligned intentions
2. Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspectives:
- Insight into the Heart organ system and the Fire element in TCM
- Seasonal dietary and lifestyle recommendations
3. Astrological Insights:
- Overview of the cosmic climate at the solstice
- How elemental energies influence specific zodiac signs - related to the zodiac wheel during the months of summer season.
- Guided solstice meditation or visualization
- Crystal healing techniques for the season (e.g., carnelian, sunstone, citrine)
- Journaling prompts and seasonal self-care rituals
5. Embodied Practice & Community Sharing:
- Gentle movement aligned with fire energy
- Group sharing circle to cultivate connection and integration
- Creation of personal “Summer Solstice Altar” or ritual item
Outcomes for Participants:
- A deeper understanding of how to live in sync with seasonal energies
- Practical tools to support emotional and physical wellbeing during summer
- Renewed inspiration and clarity to move forward with intention
- A grounded sense of connection—to self, nature, and the collective cycle of life
Format:
2.5 – 3 hour in-person immersive experience
Investment: $75
(Cash, Venmo, or onsite credit card payments - Must reserve your seat in advance through email or social media DM)
** Includes: take-home spiral bound workbook, and follow-up integration meditation/journal prompts.
Ideal For:
Anyone seeking to live more intentionally, harmoniously, and holistically—especially those drawn to Earth-based wisdom, wellness practices, and conscious seasonal living.
This Workshop is for YOU if:
- You found yourself at the closing of 2025 wondering "where did the time go?"
- You experience seasonal affective disorder (where one or more of the 4 seasons brings upon feelings of low mood, depression, stagnation or anxiousness)
- You struggle to find balance within a busy, constantly "on-the-go" lifestyle.
- You are seeking a greater understanding of yourself, your personal cyclical patterns.
- You are interested in understanding environmental/ seasonal/ energetic shifts and how those shifts affect your personal energy field.
- You are ready to explore the functional application of ancient wisdom, tools and philosophies that can provide peace, positive perspective shifts, more ease and grace during the emotional highs and lows that unfold throughout the year.
- Your curiosity has been tickled and you are ready to build a relationship with the land beneath your feet and the environment that surrounds you.
- You have attended a previous season's workshop and are ready to build upon your foundation of knowledge with more practical applications and a deeper connection to the seasons.
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