In 2018, the first day of summer occurs on June 21. Midsummer or the summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and is one of the festivals on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. This is when the Holly King vanquishes the Oak King and we begin our slow and steady descent toward the shorter days of winter.
According to Wiccan traditions, Midsummer is an ideal time for spells and rituals to find direction and the determination to resolve unsolved problems. You may ask yourself, “What have I accomplished so far? What is still left to do before the end of the summer?”
As the summer solstice occurs at 6:07 a.m. Eastern Time (Toronto and New York City), you may conduct your ritual on the evening of June 20th or June 21st.
Midsummer Spell for Direction and Resolution
You will need the following items: one gold candle, vervain oil and rosemary incense.
Now that half the year is over, it’s time to face any unsolved dilemmas. Ask the Goddess Diana to guide your meditation. No matter how insignificant a situation may seem, if it comes to mind now, a solution is worth pursuing!
This reflection and the simple ceremony in my Wheel of the Year ebook is ideal for a Midsummer ceremony. If 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
Incense: rosemary
Stones: agate, pearl, moonstone
Serve with a fresh cucumber salad and glass of elderflower wine or Riesling.
Midsummer Menu
Herbed Tomato Soup
Pesto Rotini Pasta
Herb & Flower Shortbread
You will find recipes for the menu above in my Wheel of the Year guide, plus a simple spell and meditation for direction and resolution.
Blessed be and Happy Midsummer!
