Happy Summer solstice to all Pagans and friends of Pagans

[joefree1]

Bright Blessings to all.

"The days of the first harvesting of herbs as the earth now begins to share her bounty. This time of the longest days is celebrated as a fire festival. June, falling between the planting and the harvest, is the "traditional" month for hand-fastings and weddings."

Standard Pagan holidays

Winter solstice/Yule (Dec. 22): Yule is the time of greatest darkness and the longest night of the year. The winter solstice had been associated with the birth of a "divine king" long before the rise of Christianity. Because the sun is considered to represent the male divinity in many Pagan traditions, this time is celebrated as the "return of the sun god" when he is reborn of the goddess.

Imbolc (Feb. 2): The earliest whisperings of springtide are heard now as the goddess nurtures her young son. As a time of the year associated with beginning growth, Imbolc is an initiation period for many.

Spring equinox/Ostara (March 21): The first true day of springtide. The days and nights are now equal in length as the young god continues to mature and grow. Energy is building as the days become warmer with promise.

Beltaine (May 1)
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Summer solstice/Midsummer
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Lughnasdh (Aug. 1)
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Autumn equinox/Mabon (Sept. 21)
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Samhain (Oct. 31)
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[H2O Man]

1. Thank you!!!

I trust that many of us will be lighting bonfires, dancing, and good cheer. I have 40 stones ready for a sweat lodge this evening. I am hoping my 17-year old is here to help this feeble old man! Enjoy!

[flamingyouth]

2. Thank you!

I'm at a real turning point in my life and I'm hoping for much happiness for all as the wheel turns.:hi:

[soothsayer]

3. Hail to the sun god, he is a fun god

Ra! Ra! Ra!

I'll be at a Solstice celebration later on this longest of days.

[mia]

4. let the celebration begin!

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