Summer Solstice Ritual

By Gwinevere Rain

The Summer Solstice, also called Litha or Midsummer falls on June 20^th in this year 2008. If you are a solitary practitioner, please feel free to use this ritual. You may print it out and place in your personal Book of Shadows, but I kindly ask that you do not re-publish online without my permission. Thanks & enjoy! For our friends in the Southern Hemisphere: Solitary Yule Ritual.

You Will Need:

Yellow candle and appropriate holder
Oil (such as grape seed or olive oil)
Gold sparkles
Damp paper towel
Small solar-themed offering/craft

In advance, create a small solar-themed craft to use within this ritual as an offering. Perhaps you can create a picture, collage, embroidered sachet, mirror with decorations, beaded design/jewelry.

To begin, cast a circle or create sacred space. Make sure you have all your supplies and pre-made craft with you.

Start by verbally recognizing the day and its meaning,
“ Oh great Earth Mother & Father Sun,
The Wheel of the Year turns once again
Tis’ the Summer Solstice . . .
A day brimming with power and a night dripping with beauty
I am here to celebrate you!”

Next, take the yellow candle and rub oil around its length. Sprinkle the gold sparkles over the candle, letting the oil catch them to stick. Place in candle holder. Whip your hands with the damp paper towel.

Say,
“Below & Above - a peak of energy,
He shines His rays upon Her womb
Where warmth begets life,
Alive!
The flowers, the trees, the animals,
Alive!
Butterflies fluttering,
Magick is afoot!”

Light the candle and take a few moments to meditate upon the meaning of the day. Reflect upon your journey thus far during this Wheel of the Year. When you are ready, present your offering. Then say,

“I present this gift, a token of love
And ask that you purify my life . . .
For this is a time of renewal, good health and blessings!

Please let your ever flowing cauldron of goodness stream over me!
Earth Mother & Father Sun, I thank you.

And so the Wheel of the Year turns once again. . .
Forever your daughter/son
With love and devotion. Blessed be!”

Finally, use the remainder of your time to write in your Book of Shadows. You may want to follow with a “feast” of sunflower seeds and a cool drink. Close up your circle or sacred space in the same fashion you started this ritual. 
 
 

Comments

[Holly Noelle]

Thank you for posting this ritual. Also for allowing others to use it. Goddess Bless!!!