Celebrating Litha And Honoring The Summer Solstice:

Litha, also known as the Summer Solstice, marks the longest day and shortest night of the year. Usually celebrated around 21st June, it is a time when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, offering peak energy, warmth, and light.

Rooted in ancient traditions, Litha has long been a celebration of the sun’s power and the abundance of the earth. It’s considered a fire festival honouring the balance between light and dark as the Wheel of the Year turns. Though the solstice marks the height of solar energy, it also begins the slow decline toward winter, reminding us of the cyclical nature of life.

Traditional Litha celebrations often include:

• Bonfires to honour the sun’s energy and to offer protection or strength.

• Gathering Herbs at sunrise, believed to be at their most potent.

• Feasting And Dancing outdoors, especially in places of natural beauty.

• Decorating Our Homes with sunflowers, citrus, oak leaves, and other solar symbols.

  
  

It’s also a perfect time for reflection, what have you grown this year, not just in gardens, but in your life? What do you wish to continue nurturing?

Whether through quiet meditation or joyful gathering, Litha invites us to celebrate life, light, and the gifts of the sun.

Happy Litha & Summer Solstice ☀️