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Rituals & Ceremonies
In alignment with our theme this year, the Solskin Ceremony Team have put together various rituals and ceremonies that will help with our connection to Mind, Body & Spirit, to ourselves, to each other and to the land. (more on 2026 theme here)
Join us as we delve into the mind, unburden the body and connect with our spirit animals through 'ways of old'
Friday (Mind)
Today we connect deeply to richness and transformative power of the many aspects of Mind as it was seen and used within 'Ways of Old'
Opening Ceremony
(12pm)
Our Opening ceremony will establish the sacred ground where we will hold the Solskin ceremonies and will introduce the ceremonial team and establish our tribal identity within the Ways of Old. We will establish connection to the themes of the weekend and to Earth Goddess.
Ways of Mind, Ways of Old
(3pm)
We will connect to the powers of the mind, perhaps lost and forgotten. We connect to old ways of thinking. Through a swirling interplay of differing mind faculties, we consider alternative ways of seeing and thinking, and will choose one of these mind aspects to connect deeply with.
Saturday (Body)
Today we see our own body and as environment to encounter the Earth Goddess as the Body of the wold that sustains us all.
The Experience of Being
(12pm)
Using aspects of environments, we bring forward the senses and elements in order to connect deeper. We look to more animistic and indigenous 'Ways of Old' and consider ways to connect to the Body in its own explorative and unique environment. This is an experience of Being.
Handfasting
(3pm)
Once again we will hold a beautiful handfasting ceremony for a lucky couple. A precious Solskin tradition.
All are welcome to celebrate the joining of hands of Wendy and Mark
Fire Burning: Awakening The EARTH Goddess
(9pm)
A spectacular ceremony in which we will celebrate all the environments of Mother Earth. Descending deeper into the mystery, we will await what the fires of transformation bring. This is a ceremony of tribal gathering, celebration, gratitude and magic!
Sunday (Spirit)
Today participants will joyfully connect to their own spirit guide, with communal support.
Spirit Animal Guide and Transformation
(12pm)
Meet the animal spirit that guides us! Journey into transformative ritual to uncover the guide who wishes to share and guide you. Bring your spirit guide masks!
Closing Ceremony
(6pm)
We draw together the threads of all that we have done and learnt over the weekend, giving thanks for these and taking ourselves, with a renewed connection to our mind, body and spirit, into the year ahead.
You will be able to make your spirit guide mask in the Pagan Temple on Saturday and Sunday.
Prepare for this by consulting our new 2026 ʻMind/Body/Spiritʻ Oracle deck at the Temple
Meet the Rituals & Ceremonialist Team
Solskin Festival wouldn't be anything without the amazing team of Priestesses and Priest we have. They will be holding various rituals, ceremonies and workshops throughout the weekend.
All rituals and ceremonies welcome all paths and faiths in whichever deities you follow including Norse Pagan.
