Midsummer: Summer Solstice,
Alban Hefin (Caledonii)
Around June 21
The Summer Solstice, the longest day, is a time of
triumph for the light. This holiday represents the
Sun King in all his glory. In many Wiccan
celebrations, this is when the Oak King, who
represents the
waxing year, is triumphed over by the Holly King,
who represents the waning year. The two are one:
the Oak King is the growing youth while the Holly
King is the mature man. Healings and love magick
are especially suitable at this time. Midsummer
Night's Eve is supposed to be a good time to
commune with field and forest sprites and faeries.
