The Summer Solstice

People around the world have observed spiritual and religious seasonal days of celebration during the month of June. Most have been religious holy days which are linked in some way to the summer solstice.

On this day, typically June 21, the daytime hours are at a maximum in the Northern hemisphere, and night time is at a minimum. It is officially the first day of summer. It is also referred to as Midsummer because it is roughly the middle of the growing season throughout much of Europe....

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Purple Loosestrife Magickal Uses

Magickal Uses:

This plant was considered most powerful when gathered at Kupalo (The Summer Solstice). One could control demons and troublesome spirits with the root if the following words were chanted over it before a sacred image:

Tear-weed, tear-weed
You have wept long and much but gained little.
May your tears not drown the open field...

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A Summer Solstice Ritual

The Summer Solstice, or Midsummer, celebrates the longest day of the year. It falls around June 22. The Summer Solstice ritual focuses on the god because summer is his time. Celebrate it outdoors if you can, or if indoors, during the day so the sun is a prominent part of your ritual.

Things You'll Need:

• Piece of cloth or cloth pouch
• Midsummer herbs
• Piece of red string or yarn
• Midsummer flowers
• Gold or yellow robe, shirt or dress
• Yellow or gold candle
• Summer fruit

Prepare for the Summer Solstice ritual by...

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June Moon Names

What follows is a list (in alphabetical order) of the names given to the June moon. Also listed is the tradition and/or origin of that moon name:

Aerra Litha Moon ~other

Blackberry Moon ~Greek

Buffalo Moon ~Omaha

Corn Tassel Moon ~Taos

Dark Green Leaves Moon ~Pueblo

Dyad Moon ~Medieval English...

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