Litha / Summer Solstice / Midsummer

June 20-23: Litha, also called Midsummer or the Summer Solstice, is the longest day of the year. This is the day we celebrate the abundance and beauty of the Earth. From this day on, the Sun God begins to grow old, and the days will grow shorter and shorter until Yule, when the God is reborn. The forests and fields are full, young animals are learning to live on their own, and everything seems to be full and alive. This is also a major time for the Faery, and a festival called the Feast of the Faery is held. It is believed by some that the portals between worlds open, and the Faery folk may pass into our world at twilight on this day. Introspectively, this is a time to look at the "seeds" you've planted in yourself. Are your goals at full bloom? It will fall somewhere between the dates above depending on when the Sun is at its northern most point.