As the wheel of the year turns, June ushers in a time of profound light and abundant energy, inviting us to celebrate Litha, our beloved Summer Solstice. Pronounced LEE-tha, this Lesser Sabbat marks the longest day, a sacred moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, showering us with warmth and life. It’s a vibrant celebration of vitality, roaring fire, exuberant growth, and the sheer abundance of the natural world before the days begin their gentle retreat. Think of the lush greens, radiant golds, fiery oranges, passionate reds, and joyful yellows that embody this powerful moment. It’s a truly wonderful time for profound gratitude, nurturing our inner strength, and deep, heartfelt reflection. What vibrant joys and growing blessings in your own life are calling out for recognition?

Just a few days later, the radiant Strawberry Full Moon graces our skies. This luminous orb, affectionately named by indigenous tribes for the ripening of sweet berries, symbolizes a period where all is in flow, beginning to bear beautiful fruit. With Litha’s powerful energies still resonating around us, this Full Moon amplifies themes of embracing freedom and fostering authentic growth. It’s a potent time to connect with the cycles of nature, appreciating how our intentions and efforts, like tiny seeds, are blossoming into tangible expressions. Keep a journal close by, allowing it to become a sacred space to record the wondrous good things unfolding around you. As Scott Cunningham beautifully reminds us, wisdom isn’t just found in ancient texts, but also in ‘simple stones, and fragile herbs, and in the cries of wild birds.’ May we listen to the whispers of the wind and the roar of water, discovering the old secrets preserved within nature’s embrace.