Moon & Moss🎡 Wheel of the Year
Litha: The sun at its peak
Litha, the summer solstice around June 21, is the longest day of the year: the sun at full power, and the gentle turn toward the dark.
- Date
- Around June 21 (summer solstice)
- Type
- Solar
- Element
- Fire
- Southern Hemisphere
- Around December 21
At Litha the sun reaches its highest point and gives us the longest day of the year. It's a celebration of abundance, strength and magic at its fullest; midsummer is famously a time for fairies, love charms and gathering herbs at their peak.
It's also bittersweet: from here on, the days begin to shorten. Enjoy the light while it's at its brightest.
Ways to celebrate
- Watching the sunrise
- Gathering herbs
- A bonfire
- Time outdoors
Try this
Watch the sunrise on the longest day, and name one thing you want to shine brighter this summer.
Journal prompt
What is at its fullest in my life right now?
The modern Wheel of the Year draws on older traditions, and practices vary widely. Take what feels true to your own relationship with the seasons.
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