Litha is the common modern Pagan and Wiccan name for the summer solstice, the point of greatest daylight in the annual solar cycle. Contemporary practice often emphasizes solar power, abundance, herbs, fire and the awareness that the light begins to turn after its peak.
Litha symbols and meanings
| Sun | The height of daylight and solar power. |
| Bonfire | Communal celebration, purification and seasonal fire. |
| Sun wheel | The turning solar year. |
| Oak | Strength and mature growth. |
| Flowers | The fullness of summer vegetation. |
| Herb bundles | Midsummer plant lore and seasonal gathering. |
| Bees | Pollination, abundance and summer industry. |
| Gold circle | A modern visual shorthand for the sun. |
| Water | Cooling balance to solar heat and seasonal vitality. |
| Garlands | Festivity, flowering and communal celebration. |
How to work with the symbols
Use a small number of clear solar and seasonal symbols rather than treating every warm-colored object as an ancient correspondence.
Reference
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year
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