Mothermouth Medicine

St. John’s Wort, Summer Solstice Magic & Self-Oiling Practice

Jun 27, 2025 | body connection, herbs, how to make, new moon ritual, seasonal

Welcome to this gentle, seasonal ritual for the New Moon in Cancer — a time of tenderness, embodiment, and deep listening. 🌞

In this post and video we visit the glowing plant spirit of St. John’s Wort — a powerful herb of the Summer Solstice, long associated with the sun, the nervous system, and protection. I’ll show you how I make a red-infused body oil from the fresh flowers, leaves and stems, and then guide you through a simple, nourishing self-massage meditation — an invitation to return to your body with love and attention.

💌 Read the full written version of this piece: https://open.substack.com/pub/motherm…  

Here is the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_IqAhHiTR8&lc=UgySFpde6phQa87eZFp4AaABAg

🌿 What’s Inside:

Introduction

Meeting St. John’s Wort in the garden & harvesting

Making the oil

Self-oiling & body meditation practice

Closing words & next steps

✨ This practice is gentle, intuitive, and open to all bodies.

You don’t need to know anything about herbs — just bring your presence and curiosity.

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If you found this grounding, like the video or leave a comment — I’d love to hear how the oiling practice felt for you.

🎧 Best enjoyed with headphones, quiet space, and a little bottle of red oil nearby.

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🧴 Want to make your own oil?

Use fresh flowering tops, leaves and stems of St. John’s Wort and infuse in olive, almond, or sunflower oil for 3–4 weeks in a sunny place. The oil will turn deep red — full of solar magic and body medicine.

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🌙 With care,

Steph

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