Friday's Musing

It is now Friday 19th June and we are rapidly approaching the Summer Solstice - the time of the year when the Oak King, who represents the waxing year, is triumphed over by the Holly King, who represents the waning year. The two are one: the Oak King is the growing youth while the Holly King is the mature man.

Midsummer or Litha is a time to celebrate both work and leisure, it is a time for children and childlike play. It is a time to celebrate the ending of the waxing year and the beginning of the waning year, in preparation for the harvest to come.

Midsummer is a time to absorb the Sun's warming rays and it is another fertility Sabbat, not only for humans, but also for crops and animals. Wiccans consider the Goddess to be heavy with pregnancy from the mating at Beltane - honor is given to Her. The Sun God is celebrated as the Sun is at its peak in the sky and we celebrate His approaching fatherhood - honor is also given to Him. The faeries abound at this time and it is customary to leave offerings - such as food or herbs - for them in the evening.

Decorations around the home might include Summertime flowers - especially sunflowers - love amulets, seashells, aromatic potpourri and Summer fruits, yellow and gold ribbons (these can also be used to decorate trees in the garden).

So what better time to be celebrating the wedding of two friends tomorrow (Midsummer's Eve)?

The Tarot is showing lots of positive change in my life at present -

"The Sun card signifies a time of clarity and power. The Sun will offer light and warmth after a dark time in your life. It is a sign of rejuvenation and growth, and shows that you are starting to flourish in your current situation. The Sun is associated with happiness, growth and good fortune. Your path has been illuminated and good fortune is on its way".

So dear friends thank you for reading and until the next time let me wish you all

Love, Light and Blessed Be