Warmest summer solstice greetings to fellow pagans, As we gather together to celebrate the longest day of the year, let us embrace the energy and vitality that the summer solstice brings. This special time of year is a powerful reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the interconnectedness of all beings and elements. The summer solstice, also known as Litha, is a time of abundance, growth, and renewal. It is a time to honor the sun, for it is at its peak and showers us with warmth and light. The sun symbolizes life, vitality, and the power of transformation. It is a source of inspiration and a reminder of our own inner light.
West: The heat comes on, baking all in its path, as the Earth rises to great the Summer Lord. His light illuminates the sky, and night becomes day.
Some foods for this festival include fresh fruits and vegetables, and anything barbequed, but especially chicken or pork barbecues can represent the bonfires burnt long ago , sweet wines, and herbal fruit teas. We re drawn inside your warm embrace And drink the love you give so freely Winter s gone without a trace We offer songs of joy And ask for strength To heal the human race.
It is a source of inspiration and a reminder of our own inner light. During this time, many pagans engage in rituals and ceremonies to celebrate and honor the solstice. These practices often involve bonfires, dancing, and connecting with nature.
Astrology for Summer Solstice 2021
Greetings from Summer! Midsummer this year is on June 20, at 9:32 p.m. (Mountain Time). Summer solstice is a time for pagans to gather and celebrate the gifts of Sol during the Sabbat of Litha. Our featured song for summer this year on Pagan Song is the lovely Anthem to the Sun. “We sing an anthem to the sun as you reach your peak of power!” Here’s my take on the astrology for this season of our Earth Spirituality year.
After the insanity of the past year, isn’t it lovely to look forward to some relative peace and ease! Other than an intense feeling of needing to make things normal as much as we can and an unease regarding our recent past coming back to haunt us, things look rather good. Jupiter is new to Pisces though it will back out by the end of July, only to return at the end of the year. Jupiter is the traditional ruler of Pisces and feels at home there so we should be sensing that in our lives.
Neptune continues its slow course through Pisces (its home), Saturn is now well into Aquarius (a 2 nd home for it!) Pluto is still making some things uneasy, with its opposition to Venus (crazy drama in love?). This will work itself out soon enough this summer and other things will appear. So it goes. But overall, a good summer to look forward to. Enjoy!
This season we are featuring a seminal work from 1986, “Anthem to the Sun” written by Rick Hamouris, from the album, Welcome to Annwfn by Deborah and Rick Hamouris and friends. If you missed my fellow Pagan Song blogger Rick’s post earlier this year, be sure to check it out for more about this classic pagan recording.
Have a listen to the track. As you read your “scope”, I hope you’ll enjoy the words of this lovely song.
We sing an anthem to the sun
As you reach your peak of power
Ever shorter days become
For, like the tide, your light
Must flow and ebb
Until the cycle’s done
We’re drawn inside your warm embrace
And drink the love you give so freely
Winter’s gone without a trace
We offer songs of joy
And ask for strength
To heal the human race
On all the treasures that abound
All the fruits of gentle summer
Your shining fingers can be found
Soft caresses keep
The grasses green
That spread along the ground
You weave your pattern in the sky
And leave a lesson in your passing
For each new life a thing must die
See how all the while
The Wheel still turns
From darkness into light
As usual, these readings apply from now through to just before Lunasa. A reminder–my solstice and equinox posts will continue to be available to all here on Pagan Song. My cross-quarter astrology posts for Lunasa, Samhain, Imbolc and Beltane are a benefit available to our Patreon supporters. I hope you’ll consider becoming part of the core of our Pagan Song family by subscribing to us on Patreon.
Astrology for Summer Solstice, 2021: readings
Aries
Mars is charging right along. Direct until the next Winter Solstice in fact! That’s pretty sweet for you, I would think. It will flow through an opposition to Saturn soon which will be a bit of a slowdown. More like making you be sure of crossing your t’s and dotting those i’s. By July romance looks very promising and will take a big upswing!
Taurus
Your ruler Venus has a couple of aspects pertinent now; Trine Neptune and Opposite Pluto. One could make things very dreamy now, bringing in inspiration and love; the other is about a degree of strife and struggle. Direct those energies into creative outlets and something interesting can develop!
Gemini
Mercury will move out of being retrograde in a few days. Expect things to pick up after that! In fact, I see a couple of aspects coming that will only increase your natural mental acumen. By July you will be buzzing with thoughts and people around you will be hanging on your every word! Keep it up!
Cancer
Happy Birthday, Cancer! On the 24 th you will have a lovely full Moon to boost your mood! Add in that Jupiter will trine the Sun (and sextile your Moon) and the level goes up further. Quite a few aspects are hitting the Sun and Moon then. Expect this time to be action packed with people coming and going!
My grape arbor–a wild-haired Bacchus!
Leo
Jupiter is trining your Sun, which is a lovely, positive aspect to start the period with. It’s also just into your 8 th house so Money and Love seem to figure here. At least a time of letting go of barriers opening the heart Chakra, letting people in, and sharing love and true feelings. Sounds like a wonderful season!
Virgo
I do honestly believe that Virgos are among the most sensitive creatures in the Zodiac. I also think they can hide that sensitivity behind a mighty wall that is hard to get past. Self-protection seems so important. There are quite a few aspects now that want you to open and trust, at least a bit. A lot of love is out there.
Libra
By the middle of July, I see some intense love coming at you! Venus, Mars, the Moon are moving into a triple conjunction that will be exact on July 12 and the sparks will be exciting! Too bad it is during the day and you can’t see it on this side of the Earth. BUT that doesn’t matter. It’s there and it’s yours!
Scorpio
Your new ruler Pluto is staying hidden for now, in Capricorn. He is slowly moving into a square to you and that can make things a bit……tough. Or, it could make it far more interesting that you might suspect. Depending on how you are wired for defying powers that be, this could be exciting or frightening.
…and the baby grapes on the vine are Bacchus’ children!
Sagittarius
The Sun will be in a nice Trine with your Jupiter and that’s going to feel great! Right after the Solstice will be wonderful. Towards the end of July, Venus and then Mars will oppose Jupiter, which may feel like almost a tryst turning into a lover’s quarrel. But this is a passing thing. Don’t sweat it.
Capricorn
Your opposite number, Cancer, begins this season as always. So, Capricorn is a bit subdued astrologically. Not that that is usually the case. Pluto is still slowly plowing through your sign, creating a pretty big wave in its wake. It’s just a long slow swell that comes from a deep place. Your story is not over yet.
Aquarius
Saturn, your “other ruler” went into Aquarius right about the last Solstice, so this energy is not new right now, just new in that there is that “feel at home” feeling. You do well with Saturn; balances the crazy streak you have from your other ruler, Uranus. Two sides of the same coin. They square each other right now. Work on that balance.
Pisces
You might be feeling incredibly positive and upbeat now. Jupiter is new in Pisces. That’s a lot of good energy for you! With Neptune also in Pisces there could be a real feel of inspiration for you. You do know that Neptune is your “new” ruler and Jupiter is your “traditional” ruler. You do not often get them together.
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They serve as a way to harness the energy of the sun and align ourselves with the natural world around us. As pagans, we recognize the importance of living in harmony with nature and respecting the Earth's cycles. The summer solstice is a reminder to appreciate and give thanks for the abundance and beauty that nature provides. It is a time to celebrate the growth and abundance in our own lives, as well as to set intentions for the months ahead. Whether you choose to celebrate through rituals, meditations, or simply spending time in nature, may your summer solstice be filled with joy, love, and connection. May you feel the warmth of the sun on your skin and the fire in your heart. And may you carry the energy and lessons of the solstice with you as you move forward on your spiritual journey. Warmest summer solstice greetings to you, my fellow pagans. May this day fill your spirits with light and bring you closer to the divine. Blessed be..
Reviews for "Celebrating the Peak of Light: A Joyful Summer Solstice Message for Pagan Brothers and Sisters"
1. John - 1 star
This game is completely irrelevant to my interests. I am not a pagan and I have no interest in celebrating the summer solstice. The gameplay is repetitive and lacks any real challenge. It feels like a cheap attempt to cash in on a specific audience by using a holiday theme.
2. Emily - 2 stars
As someone who isn't a pagan, I found this game to be quite confusing. The storyline was difficult to follow, and the mechanics were not explained well. It felt like I was just going through the motions without any real purpose. The graphics were also lackluster and the overall experience was underwhelming.
3. David - 2 stars
I was initially intrigued by the concept of this game, but it quickly became apparent that it was not well-executed. The controls were clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game. Additionally, the characters lacked depth and the dialogue was uninspiring. Overall, I was left feeling disappointed and disconnected from the experience.
4. Sarah - 3 stars
While I appreciate the effort to create a game specifically for pagans, I felt that "Warmest summer solstice greetings to fellow pagans" fell short of delivering an engaging experience. The gameplay was repetitive and lacked depth, and the visuals were underwhelming. It seemed more like a novelty game rather than something that could be enjoyed for an extended period of time.
5. Michael - 2 stars
I attempted to play "Warmest summer solstice greetings to fellow pagans" but struggled to find any enjoyment in it. The controls were confusing and not intuitive, and the overall gameplay felt disjointed. I also found the dialogue to be unengaging and the storyline to be lacking substance. Unfortunately, this game just wasn't for me.