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The wheel turns, and once again we find ourselves bathed in the fiery breath of the Summer Solstice. Litha marks the sun at its apex, and with it comes power, potential, and a little chaos. But how should a modern witch honor this longest day without sacrificing our shadowy aesthetic to all that blinding light?
1. Light the Bonfire, Summon the Power
In traditional folk practices, fire was the heart of Midsummer. Bonfires weren't just for show—they purified, protected, and invigorated. Can't manage a backyard pyre? Here are more manageable ways to channel that solar spark:
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Light a golden or orange candle dressed in rosemary and St. John’s Wort oil.
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Burn herbs like mugwort or lavender in a fire-safe dish as an offering.
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Speak your intentions into the flame and visualize them blazing into life.
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For apartment witches: fire-safe LED candles and intention-setting journaling under a sunlit window will do just fine.
🔥 Folkloric Fun Fact: Leaping over the fire was believed to bring luck and fertility—or in our case, creative ignition and increased follower count.
2. Sunwater & Shadow Roots: A Dual Rite
Let’s not forget our duality. The sun reaches its peak... and then begins to wane. This is the perfect moment for a two-part ritual:
Morning - Collect Sunwater:
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Place a jar of spring or moon-blessed water in full sun, surrounded by solar correspondences: calendula, bay leaf.
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Whisper gratitude and invite clarity.
Evening - Shadow Root Reflection:
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Journal by candlelight. Ask: What blessings have come to full bloom? What roots am I now ready to follow underground?
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Burn bay or black salt in a fire-safe bowl to release what no longer serves.
🌞 Optional boost: Use the Sunwater later in spells for confidence, clarity, and success.
3. The Iron & Flame Charm Bundle
Folklore tells us that iron protects against malevolent spirits—so why not blend it with the sun's might?
DIY Charm Bundle:
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Rusty nail (symbolic iron)
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Dried rosemary
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Calendula petals
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A slip of paper with a written goal
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Wrap all in black or red cloth, tie with gold thread
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Pass it through incense or candle smoke three times, chanting your goal aloud
Carry it until Lammas or bury it at your threshold to "plant" your goal in the coming harvest.
4. Litha Altar Setup with Seasonal Offerings
Craft a sun-drenched altar even the fae would envy:
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Centerpiece: Yellow and orange candles, sunflowers, or solar symbols (wheels, disks)
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Stones: Citrine, tiger’s eye, carnelian
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Herbs: St. John’s Wort, basil, chamomile
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Offerings: Honey, wine, fresh bread, strawberries
Speak your thanks to the spirits of fire, sun, and sovereignty. Then sit in meditation, soaking up the energy you’ve invited.
5. Tarot for the Solstice: 6-Card Summer Spread
End your ritual with a divinatory check-in. Our exclusive 6-Card Summer Solstice Tarot Reading helps you:
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Identify what’s come into bloom
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Recognize what you’ve outgrown
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Chart your path through the waning year
You can pull your own cards or book our reading to receive a detailed PDF with interpretations, spellwork suggestions, and a personalized oracle message.
The Summer Solstice is a celebration of light, yes, but also a witch’s moment to pause and prepare for the turn toward shadow. Honor the fire. Feed the roots. And remember: the brightest blaze casts the deepest shade.
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