18/06/2026
Transformation
I love this time of year. We feel the peak of summer the weather is always unpredictable, hey that's Britain for you, but the land suddenly results in a riot of colour, scent and drama.
A lot of witchcraft sites seem to be debating about how old this festival is? That the four major festivals for pagans are this and that, but I'm not here to debate names and sources, summer solstice, midsummer or Litha it is a beautiful part of the wheel under any name.
Though our roots are so important, I'm always raving about ancestors and tradition, but it's how we celebrate now as modern pagans what is important, here and now.
So embrace the energy. The goddess moves into her role as mother, the god at his peak of energy as the sun king or the oak king.
Altars could be inside or out depending on weather to greet that morning sun. Think warm colours, orange or gold candles lovely choice, spray of summer flowers, or pots of flowers such as sunflowers and marigolds. Bee loving. Hedgerows heavy with plenty. My husband came home with gooseberries so you can do crumbles, tarts, jams and yes even gin. So we will do gooseberry and apple crumble very fitting dish to reflect this time of year.
Crystals include as my choice citrine for abundance wealth and learning, sunstone strength, energy and protection and amber luck and protection, good for memory and intellect. All giving off the vibes of the sun.
Incense think floral such as rose and lavender or go earthy sandlewood.
Flowers are a huge choice, elderflower is everywhere, holds strong connections to this time of year, sunflowers, marigolds, roses and honeysuckle.
Time for the fae to become active with our world, we looked at fairies in our last post, so don't forget to put them out a plate of food or some kind of offering if you have a summer solstice feast. Gooseberries in tradition was one such gift. They don't like to be forgotten.
This year roses seem to be amazing, the wild rose, wild briar or my fav name is witches' briar is beautiful. I walked down a path I hadn't been down in a week, and in one week all its roses had opened up and their scent like old England drifted down the pathway.
Craft I've chosen is a lovely easy little craft called Gods eye, Ojo de Dios in Spanish. Loads of information floating around on them. Basically yarn tied around a wooden cross, classic folk art from Mexico , its roots are spiritual and protective. I loved the simplicity of the craft yet creating a very visible result, colours can reflect any season, so how about red and orange.
Sending positive vibes for this festival. Think colour and warmth in a world of grey and stone.
Brightest blessings
Deborah Maudlin
