Sun god at heightOak kingMother goddessFaerie court
Relationship
Celebrant of solar power
Warning
Power peaks then wanes—savor but dont cling
Resonance
Those celebrating success and fullness
Symbols
Sun wheelBonfireOakGolden crownFaerie ringSt johns wortHoney
Mythology Summary
Sun at peak power—longest day. Holly King begins overtaking Oak King (light begins to wane from here). Faeries at their most active. Traditional time for gathering magical herbs at peak potency. Bonfires lit on hilltops. Celebration before the long descent toward winter.
Modern Practice
Stay awake to greet sunrise. Gather herbs for the year—St. John's Wort most potent now. Bonfire celebrations. Acknowledge that from fullness, waning begins—this is not sad but natural. Celebrate what has grown. Prepare for harvest season ahead.
Every peak contains the seed of decline. Celebrate fullness without clinging. Power waxes and wanes—both are natural. The wheel turns. Enjoy the light while preparing for darkness.
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Every entry that names Litha, grouped by the system it comes from.