Litha

Sabbats

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.

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Correspondences

Elemental Correspondence: Fire
Planetary Correspondence: Sun

Offerings

Offerings: Sun wheelMeadHoneySolar herbsYellow flowersFireDancingStaying awake all nightFaerie offerings

Sacred timing

Sacred Timing: Begins
Sunset before solstice
Peak
Solar noon solstice
Ends
Sunset solstice
Moon phase ideal
Full moon
Planetary hour
Sun

Symbols and forms

Alternate Names: MidsummerSummer SolsticeAlban HefinSt. John's Eve
Symbols: Sun wheelBonfireOakGolden crownFaerie ringSt johns wortHoney

Practice

Invocation Approach: Tone
Joyful celebration of peak power
Address to
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
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.

Nature and meaning

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.
Deities: Apollo Ra Helios Sol Sunna Lugh Aine The Faerie Queen

Details

Pronunciation: LITH-ah
Wheel Position: Summer solstice
Order: 6
Dates: Northern hemisphere
Primary
June 21
Range
June 20 to june 23
Astronomical
Summer solstice sun enters cancer
Southern hemisphere
Primary
December 21
Range
December 20 to december 23
Themes: Peak lightFullnessPowerLongest dayFaerie magicSun at zenithLight begins waningAbundanceJoyMidsummer madness
Secondary Elements: Air
Secondary Planets: Jupiter
Zodiac Position: Cancer ingress
Correspondences: Colors
GoldYellowOrangeRedGreenBlue
Stones
Citrine Sunstone Tiger Eye Amber Carnelian Diamond
Herbs
St John's Wort Chamomile Lavender Mugwort Vervain Fern Rose
Scents
Frankincense boswellia sacraLemonOrangeRoseLavender
Woods
Oak Fir Holly
Animals
WrenRobinPhoenixFireflyBee
Tarot
The Sun Strength The Chariot
Runes
Sowilo Dagaz Wunjo
Ritual Focus: Primary
Solar celebrationPower magicFaerie work
Workings
EmpowermentSuccess magicSolar chargingFaerie contactLove divinationHerb gathering
Avoid
RestShadow workUnderworld contact
Veil work
Faerie veil thin—midsummer madness
Preceded by: Beltane
Followed by: Lughnasadh
Opposite Sabbat: Yule
Wheel Teaching: 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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