#Solstice Blessings

[rosemaryprosser]

Winter Solstice (2022)

[ninevehsage]

Stonehenge 🌛☀️🌜

Not my photos, but I was almost there just an hour ago. I joined back to Facebook and started following Stonehenge & English Heritage page again there. To those who don't know, they are doing live streams from Stonehenge on Summer Solstice and they show the solstice sunset! This was my second time, that I watched their live stream and I can honestly say that it feels like you are almost there. People are allowed near the stones on these special occations, Summer & Winter solstice and it is nice, but also annoying. Even through the internet.

BUT the people in all their annoying manners are part of the experience and they are part of the thing that makes you feel like you are actually there, even though you're sitting on your own sofa or wherever you decide to watch the live stream. The sunset was absolutely gorgeous this time!! The first time I was disappointed, because the sun was behing a cloud the whole time. Now it was even more gorgeous than in that photo above 👆

If you are interested of this, you can still go see the live stream on facebook or if you are not registered there, you can watch it also on Youtube. I will add some links here just in case. I warmly recommend this event! They are streaming the sunrise this morning at 04:00 am BST (British Summer Time). I am most likely sleeping then, so I won't be watching the sunrise today 😄 Here are the links:

Watch the summer solstice LIVE from Stonehenge (on Facebook)

English Heritage on Youtube

Source of these gorgeous photographs

Solstice blessings to everyone! 🙏😚💜💜💜

[violettenightshade]

Soaking up every ray of the summer solstice. 🌞 May we be reminded of the light within and around us. ✨

[gifts-of-heimdall-runes]

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[mrsm-h]

🌞✨ Wishing you a beautiful and bountiful Summer Solstice filled with Warmth, Light and Joy 😊

🧘️✨ May the Magic of the Solstice fill your heart and home with happiness and peace 💜

[innervoiceartblog]

“So the Shortest Day came and the year died

And everywhere down the centuries of the snow‐white world

Came people singing, dancing,

To drive the dark away.

They lighted candles in the winter trees;

They hung their homes with evergreen;

They burned beseeching fires all night long

To keep the year alive.

And when the new year's sunshine blazed awake

They shouted, reveling.

Through all the frosty ages you can hear them

Echoing behind us ‐ listen!

All the long echoes, sing the same delight,

This Shortest Day,

As promise wakens in the sleeping land:

They carol, feast, give thanks,

And dearly love their friends,

And hope for peace.

And so do we, here, now,

This year and every year.

Welcome, Yule!”

~ Susan Cooper, “The Shortest Day”

Artwork: Tijana Lukovic, “Winter Solstice”

https://www.tijanadraws.com/

[dismalzelenka]

Passing this blessing around again on this lovely North American Solstice Eve.

Additionally: may your candles be lit, your goals be hit, and your enemies' lives be shit. Peace and love and light 😌✌️

A blessed Solstice to all who observe it. May the next season bring you peace and fulfillment. May the gods you follow hear your prayers, and if you follow none, may you find wisdom within yourself to light your way through the darkest of times.

[arcaneworms]

now obviously i had to raise from the dead to draw fjord with long hair. it's just necessary.

what an amazing episode too!

[enchantedwitchling]

Celebrating the Summer Solstice: A Witch's Guide to Litha

🌞🔥🌿

As the wheel of the year turns to the height of summer, we embrace the vibrant energy of Litha, also known as the Summer Solstice. This magical festival marks the longest day and shortest night of the year, a time when the sun stands still and the Earth is bathed in its fullest light. Let's dive into the essence of Litha, explore how witches celebrate this sun-drenched festival, and discover rituals, spells, and traditions to honor this radiant time.

What is Litha?

Litha, celebrated on or around June 21st, is a festival of light, abundance, and the peak of the sun's power. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and is a time of joy, growth, and the bountiful gifts of the Earth.

How Do Witches Celebrate Litha?

Witches celebrate Litha with outdoor rituals, bonfires, feasts, and a deep connection to nature. It’s a time to honor the sun, embrace its energy, and celebrate the fertility of the Earth.

Rituals and Spells for Litha

🔥 Bonfire Rituals: Lighting bonfires or candles symbolizes the sun’s energy and power. Jump over the fire (safely) or a candle to bring good luck and cleanse yourself of negative energies.

🌿 Flower Crowns and Herb Gatherings: Create flower crowns and gather herbs like St. John’s Wort, lavender, and rosemary, which are potent at this time.

💧 Sun Water: Collect water in a clear jar and leave it in the sun to absorb its energy. Use this sun-charged water in rituals and spells for vitality and empowerment.

✨ Sun Meditation: Meditate outdoors, focusing on the warmth and light of the sun. Visualize its energy filling you with strength and positivity.

Litha and Sacred Symbols

🌞 The Sun: The central symbol of Litha, representing life, energy, and power. Honor the sun with sun-shaped symbols, colors like gold, yellow, and orange, and sunflowers.

🔥 Fire: Symbolizing transformation and purification. Incorporate fire into your rituals through candles, bonfires, or even a simple flame.

🌸 Flowers and Herbs: Representing the Earth’s abundance and fertility. Decorate your altar with fresh flowers and use herbs in your spells and rituals.

Other Litha Traditions

🥗 Feasting: Celebrate with a feast of summer fruits, vegetables, and dishes cooked on an open fire. Share your bounty with loved ones, embracing the spirit of abundance.

🎁 Gift-Giving: Exchange small, sun-themed tokens of appreciation and blessings with friends and family.

🏞️ Nature Walks and Outdoor Activities: Spend time in nature, appreciating the beauty and energy of the season. Collect natural items for your altar or as offerings.

Litha is a time to celebrate the peak of solar energy, embrace the fullness of life, and set intentions for growth and abundance. Whether through rituals, spells, or simply basking in the sun’s glory, Litha offers a moment to connect deeply with the natural world and its rhythms. As we honor the longest day of the year, may the light of the sun fill your heart with joy, your mind with clarity, and your spirit with boundless energy.

Blessed Litha to all!

🌞🔥🌿

[maculategiraffe]

as is tradition. jan richardson's "blessing for the longest night":

.

All throughout these months

as the shadows

have lengthened,

this blessing has been

gathering itself,

making ready,

preparing for

this night.

.

It has practiced

walking in the dark,

traveling with

its eyes closed,

feeling its way

by memory

by touch

by the pull of the moon

even as it wanes.

.

So believe me

when I tell you

this blessing will

reach you

even if you

have not light enough

to read it;

it will find you

even though you cannot

see it coming.

.

You will know

the moment of its

arriving

by your release

of the breath

you have held

so long;

a loosening

of the clenching

in your hands,

of the clutch

around your heart;

a thinning

of the darkness

that had drawn itself

around you.

.

This blessing

does not mean

to take the night away

but it knows

its hidden roads,

knows the resting spots

along the path,

knows what it means

to travel

in the company

of a friend.

.

So when

this blessing comes,

take its hand.

Get up.

Set out on the road

you cannot see.

.

This is the night

when you can trust

that any direction

you go,

you will be walking

toward the dawn.

[bonfires-n-hares]

The longest day of the year

Artist: David Palmer (source)

[ninevehsage]

🌿🌸 Litha & Summer Solstice, 2024 🌸🌿

Blessed be! 🙏💜💜💜

[nyxshadowhawk]

Yule 2023 by IrenHorrors

[wishbow]

to live is to sacrifice finding balance on what you get what you give what you know what you cannot what you catch what you miss you have a life to try

Inscription under cloth banner of the same image in the library of the Order of the Empty Cup hall in Walla Walla, WA

[mrsm-h]

🌞🌻 As the sun shines brighter and longer on this Summer Solstice day, may your spirit be renewed and your dreams come true ✨ 💫

[innervoiceartblog]

Let us remember within us

The ancient clay,

Holding the memory of seasons,

The passion of the wind,

The fluency of water,

The warmth of fire,

The quiver-touch of the sun

And shadowed sureness of the moon.

That we may awaken,

To live to the full

The dream of the Earth

Who chose us to emerge

And incarnate its hidden night

In mind, spirit, and light.

~ John O'Donohue.