Midsummer: Magical Celebrations of the Summer Solstice
Sign in to keep track of books you’ve read and want to read.
Celebrate Midsummer-A Day of Warmth and Light,
A Night of Fairy Folk and Magic
Midsummer is one of the most ancient, widespread, and joyful Pagan festivals. The sun rises to the height of its power on the summer solstice, and Midsummer Eve is filled with fairy mischief and magic. Anna Franklin reveals the origins and customs of this enchanting holiday with:
Read more
-Myths and lore: The gods and goddesses of Midsummer, rolling wheels, the Midsummer tree, circle dancing, and torchlight processions
-Midsummer magic and divination: Fairy contact, spells, empowering magical tools with solstice sun energy, Midsummer Eve pillow divination
-Traditional summertime treats: Elderflower Fritters, Gooseberry Fool, Coamhain Soup, Strawberry Wine, Heather Ale, Clary Sage Tea
-Seasonal rituals: Rite of the Oak King and the Holly King, Cornish Flower Ritual, Witch Rite for Midsummer Day, Drawing Down the Sun
-Midsummer herb craft: Gathering and drying herbs for magical oils, incenses, inks, and teas; herb recipes, from Amun Ra to Sun Goddess Oil
-
First Runner Up for the 2003 Coaltion of Visionary Resources (COVR) Award for Best Non-fiction Book
Liked Midsummer: Magical Celebrations of the Summer Solstice? Here’s where I’d start.
These suit anyone who liked Midsummer: Magical Celebrations of the Summer Solstice. Sign in and mark a few books for picks shaped around your own taste.
-
Autumn Equinox: The Enchantment of Mabon Shares pagan, wicca, witchcraft -
Yule: A Celebration of Light & Warmth Shares pagan, wicca, paganism -
Mabon: Celebrating the Autumn Equinox Shares pagan, wicca, witchcraft -
Celebrate the Earth: A Year of Holidays in the Pagan Tradition Shares pagan, wicca, paganism
