4 FUN WAYS TO CELEBRATE LITHA AND THE SUMMER SOLSTICE
The pagan solstice festival of Litha celebrates the coming harvest, and its Midsummer placement marks the year’s longest day and shortest night. This is a time to plan out everything we want to achieve in the coming months, meditate on the balance between light and dark in the world, and get out there and enjoy the warm weather while it lasts.
Here are a few ways to celebrate this sun-drenched sabbat!
Gathering Spell Ingredients
The Summer Solstice is a magical time to gather herbs, flowers, and other natural resources to use in your spellwork. Consider taking a day trip to a nearby forest, visiting a local independently-owned nursery or family farm, or foraging in your own garden if you’re lucky enough to have one!
Performing Fire Rituals
If you grew up in a small town, as I did, you know that summertime means bonfire parties. If you don’t have access to a fire-friendly field, there are a ton of fun ways to improvise: grab a few friends and rent a campsite, plan a barbeque (either at home or at a park), or throw on your favourite ambient playlist and light up a spell candle.
Practicing Love Magic
Did someone say hot girl (or boy) summer? Make these warm days and nights even steamier by engaging in rituals designed to attract a dreamy new partner or spice up your existing love life. Here are a few simple spells to get you started!
Hosting a Feast
Spending time with friends and loved ones is always a wonderful way to celebrate a sabbat. Stuff your menu with fresh summer ingredients, like strawberries, squash, seasonal herbs, and honey, and invite guests to share their biggest autumn goals before digging into the spread.
We’d love to hear how you plan to celebrate Litha — drop a comment below!
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Valeska
Images: 1: Greyscale close-up of sunflowers. Text: Happy Summer Solstice. Photo by Kimia Kazemi | Unsplash; 2: Burning wicker man from The Wicker Man (1973); 3: Elaine from The Love Witch (2016); 3: Tituba from Salem (2014-2017); 4: Jesse (far right) interacting with other models or figures within the industry in The Neon Demon (2016).