Anonymous
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6/21/2025, 6:59:44 PM No.508209133
Also known as Midsummer, Alban Hefin, Alban Heruin, Mother Night, and Samradh.
>The longest day and shortest night, the Summer Solstice marks the peak of the sun’s power and strength. As much as that power is lauded and celebrated, we know that tomorrow the sun will begin to wane, the days growing shorter and the nights growing longer until the Winter Solstice. But for today, the land is warm and bright, the sun strong and full of energy. Embracing and celebrating that power is a prominent focus for this holiday. Bonfires are a central component of many Summer Solstice celebrations, and many Pagans will jump over a bonfire for good fortune and prosperity. Large gatherings are also typical, as the nicer weather makes it easier to come together.
>Many Druids mark the Summer Solstice with a pilgrimage to Stonehenge to watch the sun rise. In addition to outdoor festivities and bonfires, common traditions include gathering herbs, as they are believed to possess stronger energy at this time, washing one’s face with the morning dew gathered from wildflowers, and performing divination—especially by scrying in the Midsummer bonfires. Scrying is a divination method that uses a relaxed gaze (directed at fire, smoke, a crystal sphere, a mirror, or water) to allow psychic visions to emerge. This is also a suitable time for magick, as the power of the sun is easily tapped into and directed to create change in your life.
>Nature spirits, such as faeries and the land spirits, are believed to be more active at this time of year, and great care is taken to avoid their tricks. Flower chains made of daisies are placed on children to afford them extra protection, and some families may use this as a time to tighten the magickal protection of their home by making new wards (protective charms placed by doors and windows).
I hope you have a good day and enjoy the summer solstice. Today I will take advantage of the day to worship and make libations to Helios.
>The longest day and shortest night, the Summer Solstice marks the peak of the sun’s power and strength. As much as that power is lauded and celebrated, we know that tomorrow the sun will begin to wane, the days growing shorter and the nights growing longer until the Winter Solstice. But for today, the land is warm and bright, the sun strong and full of energy. Embracing and celebrating that power is a prominent focus for this holiday. Bonfires are a central component of many Summer Solstice celebrations, and many Pagans will jump over a bonfire for good fortune and prosperity. Large gatherings are also typical, as the nicer weather makes it easier to come together.
>Many Druids mark the Summer Solstice with a pilgrimage to Stonehenge to watch the sun rise. In addition to outdoor festivities and bonfires, common traditions include gathering herbs, as they are believed to possess stronger energy at this time, washing one’s face with the morning dew gathered from wildflowers, and performing divination—especially by scrying in the Midsummer bonfires. Scrying is a divination method that uses a relaxed gaze (directed at fire, smoke, a crystal sphere, a mirror, or water) to allow psychic visions to emerge. This is also a suitable time for magick, as the power of the sun is easily tapped into and directed to create change in your life.
>Nature spirits, such as faeries and the land spirits, are believed to be more active at this time of year, and great care is taken to avoid their tricks. Flower chains made of daisies are placed on children to afford them extra protection, and some families may use this as a time to tighten the magickal protection of their home by making new wards (protective charms placed by doors and windows).
I hope you have a good day and enjoy the summer solstice. Today I will take advantage of the day to worship and make libations to Helios.
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