It is the month of Litha and time to celebrate the
Sun, the growing and blossoming things, the things that are blossoming within
us. Summer solstice draws us outside to the beauty of Mother Nature within us
and without. Fiery things are abound,
even within. The wheel turns and we can
remember that we are so blessed by the sun that seems to “stand still”
(solstitium, in Latin, means “sun stands still”). Ancient civilizations marked the turning of
the year in stone circles, for instance.
Ancient agricultural societies celebrated this time by rolling great
wheels, that had been set afire, down into a body of water. This is the time of fire and water.
It was the romans who gave this time the name of “June”;
“Juno”, the wife of Juniper and the Goddess of women and especially during time
of childbirth. The Celts and early
Christians marked this time with great bonfires to celebrate the space of time
between heaven and earth. Those who
celebrated the Goddesses, were intent on knowing the battles between light and
dark as the Sun begins to wane from this time on Earth. The sun, at its highest
and longest gives warmth and brightness that colors our world. It is now that we need to celebrate that
which rises within us.
Build yourself a bonfire (or, if you are unable, light
your brightest candle), and mediate on what the last year brought you ion the
form of creative energy, that has brought you to blossom. If you planted seeds in the Spring, that are
coming to fruition, bless them for blessing you. Find peace in the chaos of flinging blossoms
and waving tress and the chaotic time we are living in right now.
Find ways to rejuvenate yourself, if Mother Nature,
itself, does not. Spend quiet time
amidst the beauty by reading a good book.
I have picked up a copy of “Let That Sh*t Go”, Purewal and Petriw, that
speaks to finding peace of mind and happiness in your everyday life, to read
during this month. Spend some time learning
about your genetic cultures, set up your Litha altar, stack your bonfire wood,
eat your fresh fruits and veggies and be outdoors as much as you can.
Celebrate Litha as wholeheartedly as you can. Celebrate the positives, the blessings, the
miracle that you are. Your great great great grandmothers prayed for such as
you.
©Carol Desjarlais 6.22.20
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