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