Midsummer, which is also known as the summer solstice or Litha, is the longest day and the shortest night of the year here in the northern hemisphere. This year it is going to take place on June 20th. Now, of course, depending on where you are in the northern hemisphere and your climate, it may not exactly be the middle of summer for you as far as climate goes, but it does mark the energetic climax of the year when the sun is at its full power. It is after Litha that we come into the waning season where the…
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Rituals, Reflections, and Magic for the Month of Light June at a Glance June is the season of solar majesty—when life is full, bright, and brimming with potential. From wildflower blooms to golden evenings, this month invites us to illuminate our desires, stand in our power, and celebrate the magic of growth. In the Wheel of the Year, June brings us Litha (also known as Midsummer or the Summer Solstice), one of the eight major pagan festivals. It marks the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere—a sacred time when the Sun God is at…
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Happy Solstice, Loves! Here in the Northern Hemisphere it is the first day of summer, and being a Southern California girl, for me that means pure magic and l-o-v-e. ❤️ The warmer weather naturally makes me want to wear fewer (and lighter) clothes. Bare arms! Fluttery skirts! Swimwear! Booty shorts! …Okay, that last one stays indoors and only in front of the cats and/or the boyfriend. Now, I realize this is easier wished for than done when you are dealing with body image issues- something until recently I struggled with most of my life. I’ve done the work of going…
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