As the Wheel of the Year turns once more, we arrive at Litha, the Summer Solstice — the longest day and the shortest night. The Sun stands at its zenith, pouring golden abundance over everything it touches. Nature is bursting with life, color, and vitality. It’s a moment of full bloom, of celebration, of fire, and of fierce feminine power.
At Florence Selene Tarot, we honor this turning point not only as a seasonal shift but as a spiritual invitation — to stand in your light, claim your joy, and honor your own radiant energy.
The Magic of Litha
Litha (pronounced LITH-uh) is a sabbat rooted in ancient solar traditions. It is a festival of fire, fertility, and fulfillment. While Beltane planted the seeds of desire and creation, Litha is where we witness those dreams stretching toward the sky, alive and thriving.
Historically, bonfires were lit to honor the Sun and protect the crops. People would leap the flames for purification and blessing. This is a celebration of peak power — both solar and personal. It reminds us that we, too, are capable of glowing brightly without burning out — if we move with rhythm and intention.
Themes of Litha
- Abundance & Growth: This is the height of fruiting season. Litha calls us to recognize all that we’ve cultivated — in our lives, our work, our relationships.
- Inner Power: With the Sun at its strongest, it’s a time to own your confidence, magnetism, and drive.
- Balance: Though it is the lightest day, Litha also marks the tipping point — from here, the days will slowly begin to shorten. There's beauty in honoring both the peak and the inevitable return to shadow.
Tarot & Litha: The Strength Card
The tarot archetype most aligned with Litha is Strength — a card of embodied power, grace under pressure, and fierce love. Just as the lion is tamed not with fear, but with compassion, we are reminded that true power is both potent and gentle. Let Litha awaken your Strength — the kind that comes from self-trust, passion, and purpose.
Pull the Strength card on Litha and meditate on this:
Where am I ready to lead from love instead of fear? Where can I soften and still stay strong?
Litha Ritual Suggestions
Sunrise Journaling
Wake with the Sun. Light a yellow or gold candle and write down everything you’ve accomplished — big or small — since the Spring Equinox. Celebrate yourself.
Fire Spell for Confidence
Write a self-empowering affirmation on a slip of paper (example: I am magnetic, fearless, and alive). Safely burn it in a cauldron, candle flame, or fire pit while envisioning that energy infusing your spirit.
Gather Wild Herbs
Mugwort, lavender, and St. John's Wort are traditionally gathered at Litha. Create a sun tea or bundle them into a charm to carry solar energy with you.
Create a Litha Altar
Adorn it with sunflowers, gold coins, orange crystals (like carnelian or citrine), and anything that makes you feel radiant.
Do a Tarot Reading
Use the Litha Tarot Spread from the Sabbats Tarot Spreads ebook. Download for FREE here.
Final Reflections
Litha is a celebration of what it means to be fully alive. It’s a portal to joy, sensuality, and fierce devotion to your path. Let the light guide you, but don’t forget — your inner fire is just as sacred.
🌞 Blessed Litha! May your days be golden and your spirit ablaze.