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Celebrating Litha: Opening up to the Power of the Summer Solstice
Litha, also known as Midsummer or the Summer Solstice, is a time of vibrant energy, abundance, and celebration in many pagan traditions. Falling around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, Litha marks the longest day of the year and the height of the sun’s power. As the sun reaches its peak, we are invited to bask in its warmth and light, celebrating the power of the sun and the abundance of the natural world.
This is a time of joy and vitality, a time to honor the sun’s life-giving energy and the abundance of the earth. It is a time to connect with nature, revel in the beauty of the summer landscape, and celebrate the growth and blooming of the natural world. From lush greenery to vibrant flowers, Litha is a feast for the senses, inviting us to immerse ourselves in the sights, sounds, and scents of the season.
One of the key themes of Litha is balance, as we find ourselves at the midpoint of the year, hovering between light and dark. It is a time to reflect on the balance between light and dark within ourselves, embracing our own inner duality and finding harmony and equilibrium in our lives. Just as the sun reaches its peak at Litha, so too can we harness our own inner power and potential to shine brightly and manifest our dreams.
Litha is traditionally celebrated with bonfires, feasting, dancing, and rituals that honor the sun and the earth. It is a time to gather with loved ones, share in the abundance of the season, and give thanks for the blessings in our lives. Rituals may include offerings to the sun, the burning of herbs or flowers, and meditations on the power and energy of the sun.
Whether you choose to celebrate Litha with a solitary ritual in nature or gather with a community to dance around a bonfire, let the spirit of Litha inspire you to embrace the power of the sun, connect with the rhythms of nature, and celebrate the magic and beauty of the season. May the light of the sun illuminate your path, and may the energy of Litha infuse you with vitality, joy, and abundance.
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Phred is a story-teller, and a maker of art. A gatherer of beauty and magick, weaving it all together to create a life less ordinary. A shape-shifter and a seeker of pleasure who’s magick is rooted deeply in the darkness of the underworld and the comfort of the hearth. An alchemist of words and images spinning them together to inspire others to step into their own magick.