Midsummer: The Ultimate Guide to Litha or the Summer Solstice and How It’s Celebrated in Wicca, Druidry, and Paganism

by Mari Silva

Reconnect with your roots and truly celebrate the essence of Midsummer.

Have you always felt a deep connection with nature?

Do you feel a bond with the sun and want to learn how to interact meaningfully with it?

Are you feeling called to explore Paganistic, Druidic, and Wiccan practices in more meaningful ways?

Then you’ve come to the right place! With this book as a launching pad, you can finally find your groove in celebrating Litha and allow your life to be richer and more abundant. You’ll no longer have to question whether your choice of celebration is right or wrong because you’ll understand that Litha is a season that only calls for clarity and truth in your intentions.

In this book, you Discover the roots of Litha or MidsummerLearn the way it was done across the world in ancient timesLearn about the various deities you can honor during this time and how they’re significant to LithaFind out the proper way to set up and use your altar for a pure connection with the solar, divine energyEnjoy some of the most delicious meals you can make during this timeExplore the fascinating rituals required for celebrating sun and fireFind out how you and your family can celebrate Litha in its true spiritLearn how the Druids themselves celebrated this moment in timeLearn some lovely rituals, spells, and charms you can use during LithaDecorate your house to embody the essence of LithaDiscover easy crafts you can create to decorate your altar and home
As a tradition that has been borrowed from many different cultures, you can still find yourself in the Litha traditions and the celebrations of the summer solstice.

Click the “add to cart” button now and get started on your new journey to discovering everything you need to know about this wonderful tradition!

Genres: Nonfiction

151 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 25, 2022

Reviews

[Eirinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mari Silva writes a wonderful tome here, covering all aspects of the Pagan holiday of Midsummer, also called Litha. Litha is one of 8 Pagan holidays and is celebrated at the Summer Solstice, on or around June 21st. This holiday focuses closely on the sun, and is in fact the longest day of the year. Litha is a time of death, rebirth and transformation.

Mari gives us many recipes to try and goes through several different areas, including an overview of the deities and myths associated with Litha, which differ depending on where you look in the world. Each culture had their own way of looking at the holiday. Often, fires were lit, and sometimes danced around.

Many rituals were given in the book which I really enjoyed, including in the section about the sacred trees of Litha, including Ash, Rowan and Gypsy Oak. A cool part of this section is that there is an individual ritual for each type of tree. If you are able to have a fire outdoors, Mari recommends you do so; but, if you cannot, you can still light a candle(s) indoors. In the section on altars, she explains how to build and decorate your altar for this holiday. She covers flowers and other types of plants, as well. Because Midsummer is one of the most important Pagan holidays, it is thought to be a time when the veil between the spirit world and our physical world is thinnest, making it easy to communicate - - not only with Spirit but also with subtle energies less prevalent at other times of the year.

There is a chapter all about the sun and its importance in this holiday. The Norse had Sol. The Greeks had Helios. Each culture has had a deity or deities associated with the sun, because without the sunlight, flowers and plants, and thusly all living animals would die, as well as the Earth itself. During Litha, we focus on the positive aspects of the sun deity, including strength and power. The sun is at its height of power at this time, and is a unique time of year to focus not only on the sun itself, but also nature, and how we can use the sun’s energies for positive changes in our own lives. Mari talks about sun meditation, which can be done to help us channel the feeling of the sun’s power. There is also a bonfire/sun ritual in which a fire is lit (usually outdoors), and everyone gathers around. The spirits are also invited to attend the ceremony and thanks are given to them.

Mari also gives us an entire chapter on family activities in which everyone can participate. I really liked the going for a walk suggestion, or reading a good book. Especially cool was the suggestion to plant a cacti garden, either in a pot or a flower box, as cacti embody and thrive in the sunlight.

A chapter on crafts was informative, also. There was a whole chapter, as well, about recipes which can be made for Midsummer. Foods like berries are super important as they help detoxify and clean our bodies. Cider is another important summer beverage…and also a reference of dandelion tea, which I have not tried yet, but would certainly like to! There was a recipe for oak cake, and lemon cookies also. There was one for making mead and salmon, which both looked interesting--plus I really like salmon.

Overall, I thought this was an excellent book, very comprehensive (covering all areas one might think of regarding this important holiday), and very well written. The author is writing a series on each of the Pagan holidays, with the other book (so far) being on Ostara. I recommend this author’s work to anyone interested in better understanding the lore, myths, ways to celebrate, and various rituals of Midsummer.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Bob Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had absolutely no idea what Litha was. I knew when the Summer Solstice was and knew there was some sort of celebration but really hadn't the foggiest what it was all about. As usual, I knew I could count on this author to explain in easy-to-understand terms the significance, history of, and ways to celebrate. The book is succinct (which I am always appreciative of) and is a little over a three hour read. There is also a great reference section at the end for further study.

Another thing I love about Mari Silva's books is that they always give examples or instructions for how to practice or celebrate whatever the topic happens to be. In this book there is even an awesome section for recipes to make in celebration. I actually tried to make the mead but it didn't turn out very well which was most likely because I did not wait for three weeks after making it. However, some of the other recipes were ridiculously easy and yummy. In addition there are some simple "midsummer" spells. As usual...well done.

[Marites · Rating 5 out of 5]

Litha explained simply and wonderfully

This book explains the history of Litha, and how it is celebrated in different cultures. The significance of Litha to the ancient cultures and how it affects community celebrations today was so insightful. I really liked all the references to the why certain foods are prepared in the scandinavian countries. This will remain a favorite book in my mystical library.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Martha Klimek · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book was interesting and full of history. The difference in the cultures is amazing. The subjects were well covered. The book was well researched and compiled into an easy-to-read and easy to understand.
The Wicca Spells were very Interesting and easy to perform.

[Maggie]

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