Summer for the Homebody Witch

Not everyone wants to spend their summer at festivals, beaches, or baking under the sun. Some of us are introverts. Some of us don’t like the heat. Some of us are parenting, caregiving, healing, broke, or just over it. Whatever your reason, if summer feels overwhelming or overstimulating—you’re not alone.

You don’t have to “do summer” like everyone else. There’s magic in staying home. There’s beauty in slowness, quiet, and intentionally opting out of the chaos.

So if your idea of a good summer involves open windows, iced tea, and not talking to people—this one’s for you.

Bring the Summer Indoors

If you can’t (or don’t want to) go outside much, invite the season in:

• Open your windows early, before the heat hits, and let the morning breeze swirl through your home and clear stagnant air and energy.

• Hang small wind chimes and bird feeders near your windows to invite movement, sound, and connection with nature.

• Collect a few stones, shells, or leaves during a short walk and build a seasonal altar.

• Add fresh herbs or flowers to your altar, kitchen, or bedside table.

• Play with scent using scented candles, essential oils, or incense in seasonal scents like lemon, orange, grapefruit, coconut, mint, basil, rosemary, or sandalwood.

Summer Homebody Activities

• Eat seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables.

• Bake summer treats like lemon bars, peach cobbler, or zucchini bread.

• Cook seasonal meals—grill fresh veggies, meats, and fish. Make big summer salads full of local produce, or whip up a delicious salsa.

• Watch a summer storm roll in with the lights off.

• Read a summer-themed book, or watch summer-themed movies.

You’re Not Missing Out

You’re not behind. You’re not boring. You’re not wasting the season. You’re just living on your own rhythm. And that’s sacred too.

You’re still part of the summer. You’re still in tune with the earth. And you’re still allowed to claim this season as yours.

So bless your iced coffee. Light a candle. Read your cards. Water your plants. And let your summer be soft, slow, and entirely your own.