Summer Solstice

[MorgaineLaFay]

It's almost here. Every year I want to take the time off and throw a huge party. This year I am going to finally do it.

Has anyone been to a solstice party in the past? Any advice for me?

 

[monster666]

How about everyone dropping trou and mooning just as the sun goes down to reflect the light around for just a few moments more. Then maybe the night will seem as long as the day!

It's almost here. Every year I want to take the time off and throw a huge party. This year I am going to finally do it.

Has anyone been to a solstice party in the past? Any advice for me?

 

[LukkyKnight]

I think to do it right requires nudity, Morgaine - abundant nudity.

 

[Dillinger]

Skyclad is an absolute must.

Will you invite me to attend?

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

I'm all about taking my clothes off, after I have been drink wine. Around a roaring fire. By the lake. For hours.



I'll be the one doing the goddess dance on the dock.

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

Skyclad is an absolute must.

Will you invite me to attend?

God Yes.

 

[LukkyKnight]

I'm all about taking my clothes off, after I have been drink wine. Around a roaring fire. By the lake. For hours.



I'll be the one doing the goddess dance on the dock.

The dock, eh.

Red or white wine?

 

[IrishWolfhound]

No, but I'm certain it involves running around naked and fertility rites near large fires.

Of course thats how I think birthdays, christmas, new years and all holidays should be celebrated.

So, will I get an invite? I can sit nude on your lawn and look like a celtic bhudda

 

[Dillinger]

God Yes.

Don't you mean GODDESS, yes? *lol*

Though it is the time of the stag... I'll happily wear the horns.

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

The dock, eh.

Red or white wine?

Dock ... I live right on a fabulous little lake. On any given day the wind whips through here with gales forces. And then it's gone again. I love it.

There will be both wines of course.


I'll be drinking the red. Unless I run out...then its the white

 

[LukkyKnight]

Allow me to bring some red, then. I've a host of interesting bottles...

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

Wonderful. Yall can come then! Too bad the Solstice doesn't require sacrificing

 

[LukkyKnight]

Require? BAH.

You're the party director, you start with the premise and adapt it to suit your own perverted ends - right?

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

Don't you mean GODDESS, yes? *lol*

Though it is the time of the stag... I'll happily wear the horns.

 

[Lestat_deLion]

Here is a rather formal ritual for Lamas if you are intrested....

Group Ritual - Here is a group ritual to symbolize the Oak King and Holly King battle of the solstice. I feel it is best to do this ritual the day of the solstice or just before. This ritual is to aid the turning of the wheel of the year and you would want to work this energy as close to the solstice as possible. Do your own basic ritual set up and use this as your ritual work. Make changes as you wish, this is just my idea.

This is a ritual drama spell. By acting out the theme of the season you raise energy to turn the wheel of the year. For this ritual you need someone to take the role of the Queen. You will need a Holly King and an Oak King. You will want a pair of wooden swords. You can use two sturdy branches or staffs if you do not have access to wooden swords.

The Queen stands in the north and says to Holly King: “My Love, your time has come to rest. The Young Sun is born this day and calls for his seat next to me upon the throne of life so he may begin to awaken the earth."

The Holly King reply's: "I am not pre-pared to leave my throne. It is too soon. It is as though my cycle has just began. The earth is cold and frozen. There is no new life which could be born of this frost."

The Queen to the Oak King: "It is time my Young Sun to show your brother His time has passed and your time is here anew."

Oak King to Queen: "I will my love. For it is time for the spirit of life to be awakened and renewed.

At this point the Oak King approaches the Holly King: "My season begins now and it is your time to rest."

A mock battle takes place between them. Once the Oak King triumphs, The Queen covers the Holly king with a black veil and says: "The Holly King will now rest and the Oak King will grow stronger as the days do pass.

The Oak King should speak this as he walks once around the circle clockwise: "Today the days will begin to lengthen. Everyday the sun becomes stronger and warmer. Preparing earth for her re-awakening in the spring. We celebrate this winter solstice and turn now the wheel of the year. SO MOTE IT BE!"

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

Wow, thank you Lestat.

I've done a few rituals in the past, but always alone. Or, somewhat alone.

 

[Lestat_deLion]

You are welcome... The coven I am in is fairly large... about 20 or so people so we tend to do large rituals. I seem to remember seeing something for solos or a smal group.. let me check and I will let you know...

 

[daniella469]

Traditions include girls collecting seven to nine different wildflowers and placing them under their pillows in hopes of dreaming of their future loves. Boys use a copper coin.



Scandinavian Midsummer Solstice Recipes:

GlöggSpicy Hot Red Wine)

dried peels of half a bitter orange
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
20 whole cloves
1 stick of cinnamon
a small piece of ginger
1/2 cup vodka
one bottle red wine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 rounded cup of granulated sugar
blanched almonds and raisins to taste

Place orange peels, cardamom seeds, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger in a glass jar with the vodka. Cover and let stand 24 hours.
Strain vodka and discard spice.
Combine red wine and the vodka in a pan.
Add vanilla, sugar, almonds and raisins.
Heat covered for a few minutes, but do not boil.
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Sipulipiirakka (Onion Pie):
serves 6

1 package active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (105°-116°F)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds sweet onions
1/4 pound diced smoked ham
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs
salt to taste
1 tablespoon caraway seeds

In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
Add salt, butter, and flour.
Beat until dough is smooth.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Grease a quiche pan.
Cut onions into thin slices.
Place in a saucepan along with ham and cook over low heat until onions are soft.
Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, eggs, salt, and caraway seeds.
On lightly floured board, roll out dough and fit into quiche pan.
Pour filling into dough.
Bake 35-40 minutes or until crust is browned and pie is set.

 

[Rhys]

My mother was born on the solstice so every year we would go into the forest for her birthday. ( we camped out a lot when I was younger) Anyway, she had me write my wishes on scraps of linen and we tied them to a tree that was located by a natural spring...


Mum was a fey baby...my dad used to tease her about being a changeling...

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

daniella this is great! thank you so much!




Rhys that sounds like a wonderful memory

 

[Dillinger]

Midsummer - the Summer Solstice - also known as Litha, arrives when the powers of nature reach their highest point. The Earth is awash in the fertility of the Goddess and the God.

Traditionally bonfires were leapt to encourage fertility, purification, health and love. The fire represents the sun.

Midsummer is a classic time for performing magick of all kinds.

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

Midsummer - the Summer Solstice - also known as Litha, arrives when the powers of nature reach their highest point. The Earth is awash in the fertility of the Goddess and the God.

Traditionally bonfires were leapt to encourage fertility, purification, health and love. The fire represents the sun.

Midsummer is a classic time for performing magick of all kinds.

I'm getting excited! I have a lot of reading to do in the next two weeks.

 

[Dillinger]

Excellent threads - excellent posts...

Here is a ritual for the solo practitioner - from Scott Cunningham:

Before the rite, make up a small cloth pouch filled with herbs such as lavender (damn, I miss her!), chamomile, St. John's wort, vervain, or any of the Midsummer herbs (listed in "An Herbal Grimoire," if you have it). Mentally pour all your troubles, problems, pains, sorrows and illnesses, if any, into this petition as you construct it. Tie it shut with red string. Place this on your altar for use during the rite. The cauldren should also be there or nearby. Even if you use candles to mark the quarters, the red candle in a holder should also be on the altar. For outdoor rituals, light a fire - however small - and drop the pouch into this.

Arrange your altar, light the candles and censer, and cast the Circle of Stones.

Recite the Blessing Chant.
Invoke the Goddess and God.
Stand before the altar and say, with want upraised:

I celebrate the noon of summer iwht mystic rites.
O great Goddess and God,
all nature vibrates wiht your energies
and the Earth is bathed with warmth and life.
Now is the time of forgetting past cares and banes;
Now is the time for purification.
O fiery Sun,
burn away the unuseful,
the hurtful,
the bane,
in your omnipotent power.
Purify me!
Purify me!
Purify me!

Lay the wand on the altar. Take up the herbal petition and light it in the red candle on the altar (or, if outdoors, the ritual fire). When it is burning, drop it into the cauldron (or some other heat-proof container) and say:

I banish you by the powers of the Goddess and God!
I banish you by the powers of the Sun, Moon and Stars!
I banish you by the powers of Earth, Air, Fire and Water!

Pause, seeing the hurts and pains burning into nothingness. Then say:

O Gracious Goddess, O Gracious God,
on this night of Midsumer magic
I pray that you charge my life with
wonder and joy. Help me in attuning with
the energies adrift on the enchanted night air.
I give thanks.

Reflect upon the purification you have undergone. Feel the powers of nature flowing through you, washing you clean with divine energy.

Works of magic, if necessary, may now follow.

Celebrate the Simple Feast.

The circle is released.

 

[concrete]

being of the astrological that worshipps the sun. I have always been excited and entrigued by this day !!
perhaps --- the shortest night in history PARTY ??

 

[Suzi]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....

i thought leaping fires was for Beltane? Hmm...maybe you can do that on any sabbat...

As for skyclad, count me in,/