How to Call on the Power of the Sun at Summer Solstice
The Summer Solstice, called Midsummer in Medieval times, is the day on which the sun's power is strongest. It typically occurs on or around June 21 and is designated as the first official day of summer. On the Summer Solstice, the sun is at its highest in the sky. This will be the longest day of the year as well as the shortest night. Pagans often celebrate the Summer Solstice with rituals and special activities.
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Instructions
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Perform a Litha Ritual
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Sweep the area in which you plan to call on the power of the sun.
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Represent Elements of the Quarters with careful placement of Quarter candles and any other accessories you have for this purpose.
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Buy or pick some seasonal flowers, using them to adorn your altar. Sunflowers are a popular choice for this purpose.
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Gather summertime herbs, like chamomile, wild thyme and yarrow, and put them in a cloth pouch. As you do so, pour in your negativity as well. This includes pain, illness and strife as well as heartbreak, worry and anger.
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Position the cauldron at the altar's center and arrange your colored candles around it. The red sun candle should stand at its left and the green goddess candle to its right. Set one cup of spring water in front of the goddess candle, making sure the water is fresh.
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Purify your body by taking a bath or a shower.
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Spend some time in quiet meditation, following up by grounding and centering yourself.
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Choose some music that makes you feel at peace and play it as you prepare to call on the power of the sun.
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Face south and hold both of your arms high. With your wand in your hand, begin casting your circle. As you do so, perform the "Litha by Akasha" ritual as listed on the Wicca website (see Resources below).
Enjoy Summer Solstice Activities
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Rise early on the summer solstice and greet the sun as it begins to brighten the sky.
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Create protective amulets out of rue, rowan and basil. Place these herbs in a clean white or gold cloth, and tie the cloth securely.
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Make a protective charm for your home or business. Tie a few cinnamon sticks together and position them over the door of your home or office.
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Consume foods that honor the power of the sun. Include foods that are yellow and orange. Lemons are particularly good for this purpose and can be consumed in desserts as well as in tea or lemonade.
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Leave some food out for the fairy folk that many pagans believe are active at midsummer. Good choices include milk, wine, honey, water and fresh bread.
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Tips & Warnings
Though Christians don't call on the power of the sun on the Summer Solstice, they can still celebrate this day by thanking God for providing the sun's warmth and light.
