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During the summer months, Pagans and Wiccans hold two celebrations - one for the lesser Sabbat Litha which takes place during the summer solstice in June and the other from the Greater Sabbat Lughnasadh in August.
Litha occurs on the longest day of the year, typically June 21-23 which is the Summer Solstice. It is a celebration of light and warmth, growth and beauty over the darkness that reigns throughout the other half of the year.
Pagans praise the Sun God in hopes he will bring blessings of love, health, purity, and fertility, as well as a large harvest later in the year.
The Green Man is honored during Midsummer celebrations as well. He represents the trees and greenery in general that grows lush and thick during the summer months. He is believed to be a mischevious spirit, playing harmless games and tricks on those who roam through his forests and fields.
Some pagans also re-enact the battle of the Holly King and his twin, the Oak King. During this battle the Holly King (representing the Winter, or darkness) slays the Oak King (representing Summer, or Light), enabling the Wheel of the Year to continue its constant motion of life, death, and rebirth.
The second summer celebration is called Lughnasadh (or August Eve by Wiccans) which takes place on August 1st. This celebration is for Lammas, the first harvest. It is a celebration similar to the American tradition of Thanksgiving, in which thanks is given for the bountiful harvest and great meals are prepared.
The Holly King continues his reign, bringing shorter days and cooler nights. As the summer wears on, the Sun God is slowly overtaken by darkness and begins to retreat to the Otherworld. The Green Man grows tired and weak from the planting he worked at throughout the summer and soon will stop to allow the Earth to sleep for winter.
Lughnasadh is traditionally associated with the Celtic god Lugh holding a festival in memory of his foster mother who died while clearing fields to make way for planting. However, Lughnasadh actually was a celebration of Lugh's victory over the spirits of the Other World who attempted to keep the fruits of the first harvest for themselves. Like all other Pagan celebrations and Sabbats, Lughnasadh meanings and celebrations vary greatly from culture to coven.
Those interested in magic should seek spells and charms that invoke prosperity, health, abundance, financial gain, and good fortune as these are appropriate for this time of year.
Browse through our special selection of Litha and Lughnasadh charms and cards that perfectly capture the essence of what these celebrations are all about!
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