LITHA OR KUPALA?
Litha marks the summer solstice (June, 20-21), the time of the sun's highest point and the longest day of the year. It is a celebration of the sun, light, fertility and renewal. At this magical time, nature is at its peak, and the energy of the world pulsates especially powerfully✨
Here are some ideas to celebrate :
🔥 Lighting a fire: Fire is the main symbol of Litha. Get together with friends or light a small fire yourself in nature or in your yard. Fire symbolizes the sun and its life-giving force. Jumping over the fire has long been considered a cleansing ritual that burns away all troubles and diseases.
🌿 Wreath weaving: Collect wildflowers and herbs to weave wreaths. It is believed that wreaths woven on Litha have a special power of protection. Wear them on your head, let them go on the water or leave them at home as a charm. Look at my Handmade Flower Crowns 🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸
🌊 Swimming in natural reservoirs: Water at this time has powerful cleansing properties. Bathe in a river, lake or sea to wash away all negative energies and recharge with the positive energy of nature.
🌸 Collection of medicinal herbs: Litha is the perfect time for collection of medicinal herbs, because during this period they have the highest concentration of useful substances. Prepare St. John's wort, mint, chamomile and other herbs for future magical rituals and healing.
🔮 Divination: Use this magical time for fortune telling. At night, you can divine on the WATER by observing reflections and symbols, or use ORACLE, tarot cards or runes.
🕯 Meditations and Rituals: Focus on your desires and goals. Meditate outdoors, by a fire or by a pond. Visualize your dreams and intentions, filling them with the energy of the sun and nature.
One of the most mysterious nights of the year is approaching - Kupala! On this night, when the border between worlds becomes thin, and nature is filled with special energy, the most mysterious events take place✨
🔥These days are filled with magic, so gathering of magical herbs, swimming in reservoirs, jumping over bonfires, rites and fortune-telling are held
🌿Although bathed and associated with the summer solstice, it is celebrated later (the night of July 24-25)
🌺But it is on Kupala that everyone goes in search of the fern flower: According to legends, the fern flower blooms only on this night and gives those who find it the gift of clairvoyance and happiness. Go on a quest in the forest to experience the magic of this night
So what is closer to you?
