Here are some things to remember when attuning to the magic of Litha: the longest, brightest day of the year. (Find more specific ways to celebrate the Summer Solstice in the links below the video!) Find lots of fun ideas for your Summer Solstice celebration in these posts: 5 Ways to Celebrate Midsummer in 5 Minutes or Less 5 Little Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice Summer Solstice Affirmation for Abundance, Success, and Love ... continue reading...
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5 Little Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
Honor the longest day of the year with one of these simple Summer Solstice ideas. The Summer Solstice (also known as Midsummer and Litha) is like the sun's version of a full moon: it's the peak of its annual cycle. Solar energy is at a fever pitch, and we have a lot of magic to work with, especially related to brightness, expansion, and success. What's more, because a crescendo is not just the highest peak but also the transition toward decline, Summer Solstice gives us the opportunity to ... continue reading...
Midsummer Reboot: 21 Ways to Recharge
Surefire strategies to refresh, rebalance, and replenish your energy at the Summer Solstice. At Midsummer, magical energies are at a crescendo. The sun is at its brightest, the days are at their longest, and the earth is at its most verdant, vital, and alive. While this can provide us with a boost, it can also lend itself to imbalance. Running around, seeing all the people, and doing all the things can cause us to feel depleted, overextended, and overwhelmed. I know this from personal ... continue reading...
A Mid-Season’s Night’s Dream: Solstice Sleep Magic
“O, then, I see Queen Mab hath been with you.” —William Shakespeare We divide our year into four seasons, but many of our ancestors observed but two: summer and winter, the bright half and the dark. The summer solstice is the middle of the bright half, and is therefore called Midsummer. The winter solstice, Midwinter, marks the middle of the dark half. Both solstices are sacred, mystical times when the realm of the fae intersects with our human realm. At Midsummer, the fairies dance amidst ... continue reading...
Midsummer Cocktail Potions
Choose one of these central magical ingredients and swirl it into a refreshing potent potable on the Summer Solstice. Midsummer - also known as Summer Solstice and Litha - is like magical high noon. The sun, our source of light and our solar system's central star, is at its yearly pinnacle. So, naturally, magical energies are also at a peak. It's a time for celebrating life, charging crystals, and gathering herbs. And, it's a time for cocktails. Below, you'll find some ideas for how you ... continue reading...