WOLF ANGEL: SOLSTICE:- LITHA

blessed be and thanks

 

SUMMER SOLSTICE:
The period of Summer solstice; generally lasting over a three day period, though with its acme on June 21st - sees the Sun travels the longest path through the sky, and that day therefore has the most daylight. - Hence 'the Longest day' - the shortest night'
When this happens in the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole is tilted about 23.4° (23°27´) toward the Sun. ... Six months later, the South Pole is inclined about 23.4° toward the Sun
Summer solstice - Wikipedia

 

OMG I missed this thread!
Wolfy, you must PM me links, please.

 

Litha-2K10:
"Shine bright the Sun - with power glow
A solar dance - a Grandeur show
To cleanse us from the dirt of past,
To freshen us – with love that lasts
Nature’s beauty so liberates,
And though conviction a deserving fate"
= Wolf Angel

 

"2020"
The longest day of the year allows the Sun to shine to its most illuminating.
For Mother Nature to glow at her brightest and give an opportunity to ingest the warmth of Earths star. Strolling through and within one’s woodland of choice, gives a comfort that can be enthralling - if one believes.
To bask in such glory is a pleasure that does not necessitate company, though if experienced with others can be a joy unreserved.
It is a time of refreshment and reinvigoration, such concoctions should be embraced.
Midsummer is the acme of our sunshine (in spirit if not radiance) and shows the way for those most attuned
I would like to think that it is within us all though to see and feel an illumination of realisation

 

OK - Will do - (It was the shortest night - and I started late so trying to locate and find took a bit of time)
Today I'll be looking to quote from my own olde writings/notes from my study, experience and indulgence - though witch'll be nice

 

All Sabbats for me see a time of reflection witch combines both a spiritually and mental infusion of energy, that whilst initially taxing (albeit assisted by the herbal intoxication of lore).
It is for me , when the rites of near lost traditions, enable one to experience both visual and physical pleasure.
Though many are blinded by a reality of convention, surely this is a time to expand one’s vision of the mind and realise that so many achievements come from an inspiration that cannot be described.
Times of lore point to strength from within, we need to see beyond the normality and reality of modern day. Escaping to the realms of fantasy should not be dispelled with ridicule, though embraced with enthusiasm though maybe it could do with a bit of help?

 

EXTRACT:
"Once upon a long ago in a land of fairy tale, where spirits roamed in liberty and in harmonious melody with nature, the dragons and the unicorns were known throughout the land. Green fields, Blue skies, clear rivers and Mountains shining with the twinkling of Golden horizon".
"Elfin sprites appear out of the corner of the eye with magical sparkle and a glimpse of an otherworldly place can be seen if one opens their mind and embraces the best of imaginative dreams"
= Wolf Angel

 

Sabbat Rite:
Actions: Dance, movement freedom from inhibitions
Words: Research the word spell for such have strength, influence and power
Invocation: to the focus of particular God/Goddess of choice
Tunes: Softly sung verse of praise
Chants: Mantra of unified and measured tempo
Harmony: Sharing of physical and spirit
Ø Conducted with reverence and belief
= Wolf Angel

 

The Virtual Solstice = A popular viewing:
Millions tune in to watch virtual Stonehenge sunrise to celebrate Summer Solstice | Daily Mail Online

 

The Stonehenge positioning:
The sun rises behind the Heel Stone,

the ancient entrance to the stone circle, and sunlight is channelled into the centre of the monument

It is believed that solstices have been celebrated at Stonehenge for thousands of years

 

"Back in the day"

 

A more modern view:

 

Avebury Solstice:

 

Avebury Circle: