The blissful spirit of the Summer Solstice comes alive with energy derived from the Creator. In the beautiful summer, the vim and verve reach a climax, flood the earth’s face, and proceed to the planet’s center for cleansing.
Midsummer, named for being the middle of the growing season for much of Europe, makes its observable and appreciative appearance. June 21st is the summer’s longest hours of sunlight. The soul’s light glows, as positive energy penetrates within. The grand season, Summer Solstice, marks the most productive time to think, imagine, ponder, reflect, and grow in consciousness. Whatever we have planted in our lives, and nurtured during the past months, will grow to full bloom. Did we sow seeds of prosperity? Then the harvest from those seeds will spring forth riches from our souls. Were the seeds of fear and doubt? If so, we are in for trouble. Those plants will show themselves soon.
Summer Solstice is also a time of magic and enchantment. The powers of light have reached their peak, and you can be assured that fairies are wandering the world.
There is another side to the season. June 21st is also a time to began to think about days shortening, as dark night spills into light and steals some of its life.
Look ahead. A battle is brewing. According to some pagan beliefs, the two sun-gods will be in conflict with each other. The dark side of the sun-god will gain increased power, as war rises between the two of them, and in a short time the light side of the son-god will die. How can people protect and preserve themselves? They may set fires -- using fir, oak, and herbs -- to lighten the night and ward-off evil spirits, and jump over the flames to gain luck. Perhaps others will place birches, roses, and white lilies around the house, and put on St. John Wort to enhance love relations.
Historically, Germanic countries placed small lanterns on lakes and rivers, to add and magnify light in the area.
Ancient China celebrated the earth and the feminine during Summer Solstice.
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