Summer Solstice:, Explained, by Practicing Wiccans.
The summer solstice is the first official day
of summer and the longest day of the year.
For Wiccans, and people with other nature-
based beliefs, the solstice is known as Litha.
a spiritual celebration
of the sun's power. .
Apartment Therapy spoke
with several practicing
witches to understand
more about the
Pagan holiday.
This has historically been
a day when solar power is
honored and exalted.., Gabriela Herstik, a practicing witch and the author of the guided journal, 'Embody Your Magick,'
via Apartment Therapy.
... when we get to connect
to the revitalizing and
reenergizing spirit of the sun, Gabriela Herstik, a practicing witch and the author of the guided journal, 'Embody Your Magick,'
via Apartment Therapy.
According to Herstik, it marks a time
when the Holly King defeats the Oak King.
an indication that the nights will grow longer. .
Shawn Engle, an author and the
founder of Witchy Wisdoms, says
the summer solstice focuses on joy.
abundance and the
interconnectivity
of all living things.
In Celtic tradition, people
would make a headdress
out of oak leaves in
honor of the Oak King. .
Apartment Therapy suggests using this
time to connect with nature and others
to express gratefulness and reflect.
For those living in the Northern
Hemisphere, the solstice takes place
on Sunday, June 20, of this year