Today is the Summer Solstice, which is the longest day of the year and one of the eight holidays that I celebrate throughout the year. This day marks the ‘official’ transition into summer and a shift from days that become longer and longer through the spring into days from here on out will grow shorter and shorter for the next six months.
This holiday is often called Midsummer or Litha, although I usually just refer to it as the Summer Solstice. On my path, it celebrates the turning point of summer, where the build-up of creative energy from the spring crests into a time of abundance as we travel into the depths of summer in much the same way that the growing energies of the full moon crest before beginning to wane each month.
Like with new moons and full moons, I usually do a spread to check in with myself and give myself some direction for the next couple of months on each solstice, equinox, and other Sabbats. This Midsummer, though, I’ve chosen to do a Midsummer spread by de_tarotjuf
Sun Energy: Which potential or light within me is asking for attention?
Seven of Swords – Pay attention to what you choose to take and what you deem to leave behind. Strategy only gets you so far, then you need to take a closer look at your priorities and possibly make a hard choice or two. In these moments, what will you prioritize? It’s time to start that prioritization now.
Earth Root: How can this light from within be nourished?
The Moon – Remember that clarity comes from confronting your fears instead of ignoring them. To have the clarity needed to make good decisions concerning your priorities, you can’t allow your fears or uncertainty to guide your choices.
Heart Connection: Which wisdom connects the energy outside with the root within and is my way of finding balance?
Ten of Swords – All things come to an end eventually. It’s what you do with that ending that creates the next chapter in your life.
Summer: Which action helps me anchor this light throughout the summer?
Eight of Swords – You can’t achieve clarity without some pursuit of it. Seek out truth instead of trying to bury your head in the sand and hope the discordance and struggle pass you by.
Other elements included in this reading:
Pressed Pansy Flower for Hearing the Heart More Clearly
Clear Quartz for boosting Mental Clarity
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
Twisting the Leaf 