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This month we welcome in Litha/Summer Solstice. Litha occurs on June 20th this year and shares this date with Father’s Day as well. Litha, which celebrates the power of the Sun, is known to be the longest day of the year for those who reside in the Northern Latitudes. It is the half-way point where our awareness begins to focus on the waning of the year. Litha marks the entrance of the Sun into the sign of Cancer and this year the Moon will be in her own sign, Leo.
There is much to be known of Litha/Summer Solstice and many great books and web sites that explain the lore of this pagan holiday. I would encourage you to learn more about it and all the pagan holiday, as there are many fascinating facts about them to be found. You will also find that many religions are based in our traditions and the facts or information has been changed to suit their own religious needs.
There is a great Summer Solstice Spell that was done by Abby Willowroot that I am adding below for you. This is to be performed on the Solstice at Dawn.
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Summer Solstice Spell
Today is one of the holiest days of the year. At first light, take a tall white or yellow candle and a short black candle outside; light them to symbolize the longest day and shortest night of the year. A flower-scented incense is good to burn while you intone the words below:
Brother Sun and Mother Moon,
Day is longest now.
Energies of the brilliant Sun
Aid all at work
Or having fun.
Longest day,
A blessing is,
From rise to set supreme is the Sun.
Fueling growth and
passions bright,
Strong and true is the solar light.
Bounty grows
And river flows,
As Earth is warmed and lighted.
Creative energy reaches zenith
on this day of shortest night.
Crops grow high and excitement grows,
with each new ray of Sun.
Every day,
All creatures play
and hail the mighty Sun.
Ancient solstice,
Fires burning,
Honor the Sun and feed the light.
Druid, Indian, Norse, and Celt all danced
on Summer Solstice,
joyously felt.
Solar winds
and solar flares
Wash away our hunger and our cares.
Mighty Sun,
King of warmth,
Makes humans to frolic and bees to swarm.
Keep this day
In memory bright,
To warm you on long winter nights.
May the rays of solstice keep us warm,
All through the year.
The Sun has kissed
Flower field and tree,
The Sun is supreme.
So mote it be.
by: Abby Willowroot
Is there a topic you would like to know more about? A ritual or spell you have been looking for? Let me know! I’ll be happy to incorporate your requests into the Cauldron! Till next time, have a wonderful Month!
Blessings to you and yours!
Saffron
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