On June 21, 2015 Midsummer or the Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year. In Wiccan traditions, the Holly King vanquishes the Oak King and we begin our slow and steady descent toward the darkness of winter.
Midsummer is an ideal time for spells and rituals to help you find direction, solutions to your problems and the determination to revolve them.
If you live in the southern hemisphere, Australia, for example, you should read my posts on Yule, the Winter Solstice.
You may already have a special Midsummer ceremony, or you may want to create your own. The following information will be helpful.
Midsummer /Summer Solstice Correspondences
Theme: strength, reward, confidence, decision making
Oil: lavender, vervain, elder
Candles: red, yellow, orange
Flowers: honeysuckle, lavender, roses, rue, vervain, any red, yellow & orange flowers
Stones: agate, pearl, moonstone
Midsummer Menu
Serve with a fresh cucumber salad and glass of elderflower wine or Riesling.
Herbed Tomato Soup
Pesto Rotini Pasta
Herb & Flower Shortbread
You will find recipes for the menu above in my Wheel of the Year guide. My Witches’ Cook Book has recipes for every Sabbat, plus 12 full moons for a total of 56 recipes.
Blessed be and Happy Midsummer!
