#summer solstice 2025

[notyourmothersspellbook]

Summer Solstice 2025

The Summer Solstice, or longest day of the year, this for 2025 will be on Friday June 20th. It is the day we honor the warmth of the sun, the growth of plant life, and all of the abundance and companionship brought by summer. Celebrate with bonfires, the outdoors, dinner with loved ones, or a meditation on the latest work that you're doing in your own life. The time for reaping what you've sown is nearer, but not near enough for concern yet - instead, the solstice celebrates the joy inherent in life and vitality. Typically warm colors, wheats and grains, St. John's Wort, sunflowers, and all the trims and dressings of summer and sun join together on a midsummer altar.

[theboys-inzoi]

☄️ Chapter 3: Waiting for a Star to fall Episode 7: Get the Party started Previous (Don't fear the Reaper) - Next (Fever)

Summer Solstice - Part 1

It's Summer Solstice, the day the annual event of the Yoga Class takes place. Jack and Vlad are done with their work day (and Jack obviously did find a new outfit at the fashion store. Though Vlad claimed it looks like a cheap rip-off ^^') and headed to the Music Exchange to get a the best microphone for Noxee's performance tonight. But when they entered, Jack noticed his beloved drumkit was gone!

As soon as Gun-Il saw Jack turning and stomping towards him, he'd locked himself up in his office. A wise decision. Jack was furious.

So furious, his shirt ripped ö.ö Jack: "Where? Where is it? You promised to save it for me until I got the money together!"

Gun-Il: "I'm sorry, Jack. We got an offer we couldn't refuse. You know how hard it is to keep the band together." Jack: "What's with the keyboard?" Gun-Il: "You can still have it - if you want." Argh, if he only hadn't bought the clothes! Jack: "Vlad, how much money do you have with you?" Vlad decided not to act up because he never could have imagined to see the bubbly Jack he knew (for only two days, but still) so utterly broken: "Eh, 187M." Jack: "783M, that's all I have. Makes around 1k. The rest we'll work off here. Deal?" Gun-Il "Deal. I'm really sorry." Jack: "Make sure to deliver it to the Evergreen House, tell Francine it's for my friend, her grandson." Jack teared up. Why was his life such a mess? Vlad: "Jack, come."

On their way to the park, where they were going to set up tonight's firework, Vlad tried to distract Jack from his grief: "Is the keyboard for one of your friends you've thought you'd lost? What's his name?" If Jack had other friend options, he wouldn't be that fixated on him, right? But it seemed to make Jack even sadder. Jack: "It's - complicated." Of course it was... They pulled the cart full of firework (Jack had stored in the alley behind Noxee's house for this occassion for a while now) behind a vending machine and Jack connected the detonator with his phone. Jack: "You know, even though summer solstice marks the beginning of summer, and today is the longest day of the year, it also means that after today the days are getting shorter again, and the reign of the Dark King begins. Noxee is a child of the sun, a Bonghwang. So when the sun sets tonight, she'll be a bit sad. Therefore the fireworks."

Vlad thought that sounded all sweet - but: "Is this legal? You know that I can't get myself in any trouble here, right?" Jack: "Don't worry. We have fireworks all the time here. And no one saw us anyway." Yeah, except for the street sweeper looking over at them... and who knows who else saw them. Totally unsuspicious, two guys pushing and shoving a cart full of explosives through the city.

On their way back trough the park, Vlad patted an orange tabby cat. At first glance it looked like Jack's cute fox friend - and his heart hurt. Jack wondered if he was ok - wherever he was.

Back at the Warehouse, when Noxee and Sai were setting up the tables for dinner, Saiwa suddenly sneezed. Noxee: "Someone is thinking of you." Saiwa really hoped not. Too many people were after him. Kareems, that weird stalker, Jack... Noxee: "I know Jack can be a handful, but give him a chance at least. He's a good boy beneath all ... the madness that surrounds him. There aren't that many of us around and we should try to get along, don't you think? All I can say is, I hang around with humans all day, and even if you're close, it's exhausting to constantly hide your true self. I cherish the moments I can be around Francine and Dtui and we can just be ourselves, you know? You could have that with Vlad and Jack too. At least try, hm?" If it only were that easy. Jack was responsible he's stuck here. Who knows what else he's capable of! Also, he couldn't really afford to get close to anyone. He was still on the run after all.

It was noisy at the park. Musicians and singers were competing for the publics attention. And when Jack and Vlad just passed the crossroads at the park,

the Saja had his first appointment . . . He knew this wouldn't be easy. It never was. But he was still so young. The Saja would take his time to make the transition for the poor boy as smooth and easy as possible. That was the least he could do. It was noisy at the park, not many witnessed the ambulance picking up the lifeless body of a homeless boy. No one cared, and no one would miss him.

Regulator Lunvik heard the noises from his room and thought the old ladies were making quite the fuzz about their Yoga Class event... He felt the Bonghwang near and he was fighting to hold himself back from chasing after the light she radiated. But it's not worth it risking his stay here - he'd only get hurt anyway. And he felt awful. Should he try the potions Francine left for him to survive this evening? Only a few more hours. And it was just for dinner. He could do this! After tonight, the Darkness would regain strength again. And he too. Strength to resist the temptation.

'Get this party started

Makin' my connection as I enter the room Everybody's chillin' as I set up the groove Pumpin' up the volume with this brand new beat Everybody's dancin' and their dancin' for me I'm your operator, you can call anytime I'll be your connection to the party line

I'm comin' up so you better get this party started (I'm comin' up, I'm comin') I'm comin' up so you better get this party started (I'm comin' up, I'm comin')'

Get the Party started - P!nk

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TMI: Our first festival in inZOI! There are three posts planned for today, since today is really Summer Solstice and we are posting kind of 'live' ^^'

Previous (Don't fear the Reaper) - Next (Fever) The 'As if it's your last' Story Hub is -> here Read Chapter 3 from the beginning -> here Read Chapter 2 from the beginning -> here Read Chapter 1 from the beginning -> here Chapter 1 Episode Overview -> here Chapter 2 Episode Overview -> here Chapter 3 Episode Overview -> here

[wanderingskemetic]

Offerings for Tinia, Tinia-Ra, and Ra in honor of the summer solstice and the secret procession of Ma'at and Ra.

Sin Tinia oh radiant one!

Great lord who dispels disputes,

The land blooms at the sight of you.

Throughout the the people of the league feast

As you give food to those you love.

Sin Tinia-Ra!

He who is the heart of the heavens,

You rise as gold in jubilation.

Lord of all the lands,

Wise one, who comes to a just decision,

I praise you!

Dua Ra, dua Ma'at!

You who walk through the two lands,

The lands are purified by your presence.

Oh great judges, the forces of isfet tremble before you.

May you drive them from people's hearts so that all might be good.

[rootedincuteness]

~ Happy Summer Solstice, Everyone! ~

It's officially Summer, people! How do we all feel?! Are we all ready for swimming, sunning, beautiful flowers, green trees, warm breezes, lovely hikes, mild nights with lightning bugs, and campfires with marshmallow s'mores? Morley and Ashleaf definitely are. They celebrated the Solstice by sunning themselves, and it was a much needed outing after we've had almost two solid weeks of dark, dreary, wind and rain every day. It's almost like Nature knows what today is, and she decided to make it gorgeous. These ladies took in the warm rays while sipping their favorite rootling-sized bubble teas... strawberry milk for Ashleaf and coconut melon for Morley. What's your favorite Summer activity? =)

[hannamichelle-seraf]

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Купала — праздник взаимодействия Неба и Земли. Это время заглянуть в будущее.

В ночь на Купалу существует обычай не спать, караулить встречу месяца с солнцем, жечь костры и прыгать через них, чтобы очиститься от немощей и болезней. Существует и гадание по костру. В праздничную ночь разжигают большой костер — Купалец. Если пламя костра не коснется прыгнувшего, то это хороший знак. Девушкам он предвещает скорое и счастливое замужество, юношам — удачу в любви и делах.

[flametheredwolf]

HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE!!!!!!!

It's been way too long since I've gotten to celebrate! (Even if celebrating for me is just ordering pizza and sunbathing lol.)

May your solstice be blessed and SUNNY!

[ctcnewsca]

🌞 Summer Solstice 2025 horoscope is here! 🌞 Your zodiac guide to a transformative summer is here 👇🏻

[moonlitfirefly]

Heron Rises From The Dark, Summer Pond by Mary Oliver😍🍁

“So heavy

is the long-necked, long-bodied heron,

always it is a surprise

when her smoke-colored wings

open

and she turns

from the thick water,

from the black sticks

of the summer pond,

and slowly

rises into the air

and is gone.

Then, not for the first or the last time,

I take the deep breath

of happiness, and I think

how unlikely it is

that death is a hole in the ground,

how improbable

that ascension is not possible,

though everything seems so inert, so nailed

back into itself--

the muskrat and his lumpy lodge,

the turtle,

the fallen gate.

And especially it is wonderful

that the summers are long

and the ponds so dark and so many,

and therefore it isn't a miracle

but the common thing,

this decision,

this trailing of the long legs in the water,

this opening up of the heavy body

into a new life: see how the sudden

gray-blue sheets of her wings

strive toward the wind; see how the clasp of nothing

takes her in.”

[10bmnews]

Summer Solstice 2025: History, Traditions, & How to Celebrate Longest Day Of The Year

Last Updated:June 21, 2025, 07:30 IST Summer Solstice 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere will occur on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10:42 PM EDT, which is Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 8:12 AM IST. Summer Solstice 2025: This celestial event carries deep cultural, historical and scientific importance. (AI generated image) Summer Solstice 2025: The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year and…

[red-lights-of-doooooom]

I can't believe I haven't done a summer solstice post! FUCK! Anyways, happy summer solstice, you guys! I'll be spending the day walking in the sunlight, talking with my bf, and watching Midsommar (they're doing a showing at the theatre near my house) before I go to a mandatory workplace training tomorrow for a job that I will NOT get paid for, which is in AUGUST.

But yeah, I hope you all have a great midsummer! Have fun, and stay cool! It's roasting out here.

[chillandheal1]

Chill + Heal invites you to celebrate the Summer Solstice on June 20, 2025, a time for reflection and renewal. Embrace rituals that honor personal growth, release limiting beliefs, and recharge energy through a guided 19-minute ceremony. Activities include journaling, breathwork, movement, and a fire release, fostering connection with the sun's vitality.

[theboys-inzoi]

☄️ Chapter 3: Waiting for a Star to fall Episode 9: It's my Party - and I cry if I want to Previous (Fever) - Next (Here comes the Sun)

Summer Solstice - Part 3

After dinner, the party moved up to the rooftop. Vlad tried to involve Saiwa into their communication - with moderate success. But he could understand him. He was far from settling here either.

The Regulator retreated to his chamber and sat in the dark. He was glad this day was finally over, and he was proud of himself he didn't falter and kept himself from using these potions of questionable effects - and unknown side-effects. At some point, he had the feeling the plant under the artificial sun was mocking him, asking him to take good care* of it, to touch it - yeah, that was when he decided to go to bed and hope for a better day tomorrow. He snorted. Tch, light and love. He would certainly not take 'good care' of anything here. Neither this plant - nor the Bonghwang. And there's no way he'd touch her - like, letting his fingers brush over her soft skin - and get burned!

After spending the last hour or so together, where the Saja tried to make it as easy as possible for the boy to leave this world, he took him to the AR Library.

Just when Jack started the firework at the Warehouse.

The rest of the little community watched the firework among many delighted 'Ahhh's' and 'Ohhh's' and Noxee thanked Jack (and Vlad) for lightening up this bittersweet evening for her. Her mother, the sun, would slowly lose her power until Winter Solstice, when she'd take over the reign again, but not before she gifted them with a long, hot summer. A summer that started today. Noxee: "I hope the summer is not the only thing that's hot and long in my future ;) " Dtui: "Omg, Noxee!" Noxee: "What? I was thinking of a fish cake on a stick that had been boiling in hot broth. What were you thinking of?" Dtui: "Francine! Say something!" But Francine just laughed.

The Saja sent the boy off through the beam of light at the AR Library. Where one of the last things he might have looked at could have been the billboard of the two 'plumbers', that was still flickering brightly on the top of one of the skyscrapers. . .

Jack: "Did you see that? A falling star!" Leander: "That's the firework, Jack." Jack: "It's falling faster than the firework! It's a falling star! Make a wish, Vlad!" But Vlad felt nauseous - he saw scenes of his recent past flickering before his otherwise unseeing eyes. The subway station - the park - him. And then Jack saw the falling star crashing behind the skyscrapers.

Jack: "It's a meteorite! Vlad! We are going to search for it and. . . " Saiwa: "Vlad!" Vlad collapsed. Sai tried to keep him on his legs, but he failed.

Jack: "Omg, Vlad! Are you ok? What happened?" Vlad: "Uh, I think it's the acclimatisation-jetlag-thing kicking in?" Jack: "What? Now? After two days?"

Leander: "I'll borrow Mr Lunvik's car and drive him home." Vlad: "But I promised to help to clean up." Leander: "No way. Kareem's son will soon arrive. We need you in best condition." And then Saiwa heard himself say: "I'll help cleaning up." Damn. He's sinking deeper and deeper into the matters of this community...

Leander took Vlad home and Jack and Saiwa cleaned up. They went to the yard, carrying out the trash, when Jack tried to make some 'smalltalk' with Saiwa, 'to break the ice'. (Like with Saiwa, Noxee also asked Jack to be 'nice' to each other ^^'). Jack: "So these guys that use you and leave you behind naked, do you want me to beat them up? Just a bit? I think I could get away with it because they're clearly idiots and deserve it, you know?"

But before Saiwa could smack Jack's stupid head, he noticed a supressed noise and some movement on the street behind the gate. The weird guy from the park! They found him! There was something off with him, though. He looked as if someone had ripped his heart out.

Saiwa stilled and whispered: "There." Jack turned where Saiwa was staring and noticed the guy who was standing there: "You have yet another one waiting in line? What's wrong with you?" But then Jack looked closer and recognized him: "It's the Stalker/Sprayer! Let's get him! RUN!"

Sai and Jack didn't even drop the trash before they started to chase the Stalker to the park. Sai didn't even know why he was running after him, instead of hiding ö.ö (That's Jack's superpower, Saiwa. Dragging oblivious people into his madness ^^')

The Stalker looked exhausted and slowed down, they would get him this time, for sure! Jack: "We're close!"

And then he was gone - again! Jack: "Dammit! Where did he go?"

'Nobody knows where my Johnny has gone, But Judy left the same time. Why was he holding her hand, when he's supposed to be mine?

Play all my records, keep dancing all night, But leave me alone for a while, 'til Johnny's dancing with me, I've got no reason to smile.

Judy and Johnny just walked thru' the door, Like a queen with her king. Oh, what a birthday surprise, Judy's wearing his ring.

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to, Cry if I want to, cry if I want to. You would cry too if it happened to you.'

It's my Party (and I cry if I want to) - Leslie Gore (1963!)

Saiwa: "They found me." Jack: "You're quite full of yourself, huh? That was Noxee's stalker, not yours." Saiwa: "But he was at the park when..." Jack: "When Noxee found you after someone used you and left you naked in the shrubbery? So he was already after Noxee by then..." Right, Noxee had been at the park too. Weird. Saiwa could have sworn that guy had been staring at him that day. And he also could have sworn there was a suppressed sobbing noise coming from that Moon Rabbit statue. Saiwa: "Do you hear that?" Jack listened into the darkness, but he just heard the river rolling and the traffic in the far: "No? Let's go, Vlad needs me. Hey, come over after work tomorrow, for your witness statement. I'm going to bring this stalker to justice, no matter the cost." Saiwa: "Eh, sure."

*'taking good care of someone' is a pun from the Heidi Special of our Sims 4 story when The Laird took good care of his people - all of them ö.ö'

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Previous (Fever) - Next (Here comes the Sun) The 'As if it's your last' Story Hub is -> here Read Chapter 3 from the beginning -> here Read Chapter 2 from the beginning -> here Read Chapter 1 from the beginning -> here Chapter 1 Episode Overview -> here Chapter 2 Episode Overview -> here Chapter 3 Episode Overview -> here

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[greenwitchcrafts]

June 2025 Witch Guide

New Moon: June 25th

First Quarter: June 2nd

Full moon: June 11th

Last Quarter: June 18th

Sabbats: June 24th

June Lovers' Moon

Also known as: Aerra Litha, Brachmanoth, Dyan Moon, Flowering Moon(Ojibwe), Honey Moon, Meade Moon, Moon of Horses, Rose Moon & Strawberry Moon(Ojibwe & Oneida )

Element: Earth

Zodiac: Gemini & Cancer

Nature spirts: Sylphs & Zephyrs

Deities: Aine of Knockaine, Bendis, Cerridwen, Green Man, Ishtar, Isis, Neith & Persephone

Animals: Butterfly, frog, monkey & toad

Birds: Peacock & wren

Trees:  Maple & Oak

Herbs: Dog grass, meadowsweet, mosses, mugwort, parsley, skullcap & vervain

Colors: Gold, gold-green, orange, purple, red & yellow

Flowers: Lavender, orchid, tansy & yarrow

Scents: Lavender & lily of the valley

Stones:  Agate, alexandrite, cat's eye, chrysoberyl, emerald, fluorite, garnet, moonstone, ruby & topaz

Issues, intentions & powers:  Abundance, love, marriage, prosperity & relationships

Energy: Balance, change of residence, communication, decision making, education, family relations, full/restful energy, positive transformation, prevention, protection, public relationships, responsibility, strengthening, tides turning, travel & writing

 

Litha

Known as: Alban Heruin, Midsummer Gathering Day, & Summer Solstice

Season: Summer

Element: Fire

Symbols: Bonfire, besom, cauldron, faeries, God's eys, rosettes seashells, solar cross/sun wheel, spirals, sun symbols. & wands

Colors: Blue, gold, green, orange, red, tan, white & yellow

Oils/Incense: Cinnamon, frankincense, heliotrope, lavender, lemon, lily of the valley, musk, myrrh, orange, peppermint, pine, rose, saffron, sandalwood, spearmint & wisteria

Animals: Bee, bull, butterfly, cow crab, horse & octopus

Birds: Goldfinch, hawk, kingfisher, meadowlark, owl, robin, swallow & wren

Stones: Agate, alexandrite, aventurine,carnelian, cat's eye,citrine, diamond, emerald, fluorite, jade, lapis lazuli, moonstone, pearl, peridot, tiger's eye & topaz

Mythical: Faeries

Food: Ale, berries, bread, cheese, cinnamon foods, edible flowers, garden foods(fresh), grapes, honey, lemons, mead, milk, oranges, peaches, pears, pine nuts, pumpernickel bread, spinach, summer squash, sunflower seeds, sun-dried tomatoes & wine

Herbs/Plants: Anise, basil, betony, cinquefoil, copal, fennel, fern, frankincense, galangal, heliotrope, hemp, holly, ivy, larkspur, lemon, lemon balm, mistletoe, mugwort, mullein, nettle, rosemary, rue, saffron, St John's wort, thyme, verbena, vervain & ylang-ylang

Flowers:  Carnation, chamomile, daisy, foxglove, heather, honeysuckle, lavender, lily, marigold, meadowsweet, orchid, rose, wisteria & yarrow

Trees: Beech, elder, hazel, laurel, linden , oak & rowan

Goddesses: Aestas, Aine, Ameratasu, Amaunet, Anahita, Anuket, Aphrodite, Arani, Artemis, Astarte, Athena, Aurora, Bast, Bona Dea, Brighid, Cerridwen, Dag, Dana, Eiru, Eos, Epona, Fenne, Frigga, Gaia, Grania, Gwydion, Hathor, Hera, Hestia, Iarila, Inanna, Ishtar, Juno, Kupala, Mabd, Phoebe, Rhiannon, Saule,  Sekhmet, Solntse, Sul, Sunna, Vesta & Yemaya

Gods: Agni, Amun-ra, Apollo, Baal, Balder, Belinos, Bochina, The Dagda, Donnus, El, The Greenman, Hadad, Helios, Hodur, Hu, Huitzilopochtli, Huon, Hyperion, Janus, Jupiter, Kupalo, Lleu, Loki, Lugh, Marduk, Maui, Mithras, Oak King, Odin, , Ogmios, Orunjan, Perun, Prometheus, Ra, Shamash, Sol, Surya, Taranis Thor, Thunar, Vishnu, Woden, Xiuhtecuti & Zeus

Tarot cards: The Empress, The Emperor, The Sun & Strength

Spellwork:  Abundance, empowerment, energy, green magic, faeries, fertility, fire magic, growth, love & motherhood

Issues, Intentions & Powers: Agriculture, changes, divination, endings, fertility, life, light, manifestation, power, purpose, strength, success & unity

Activities:

•Charge and cleanse your crystals in the solstice sun

• Make Sun water

• Create crafts with natural elements such as flowers

• Burn a paper with things that no longer serve you or that you are trying to let go

•  Invite friends & family over for a bonfire and/or feast

• Gather & dry herbs(and flowers) for the upcoming year

• Clean, decorate & cleanse your altar with summer symbols

• Brew some sun tea

• Circle dancing

• Take a ritual bath/shower with flowers

• Make your own sun dial

• Craft a door wreath out of flowers & herbs

• Enjoy some sunrise/sunset yoga or stretching

• Volunteer at a food kitchen or animal shelter

• Plant trees (especially ones that may provide fruit or berries to feed the wildlife)

• Watch the sunset & say a blessing to nature

• Make flower infused anointing/spell oils

• Eat fresh fruits & berries

• Participate in a handfasting or weddings

• Create shadow art

The history of Litha reveals its deep connections to ancient agricultural societies & their reliance on the sun’s power. Celebrated as part of the Wheel of the Year, Litha symbolizes the balance between light & darkness. Throughout history  customs such as bonfires, herb gathering & the construction of sunwheels have marked this festival. Today, Litha continues to be celebrated by various communities, with gatherings at sacred sites & private rituals in natural settings. It serves as a reminder of our connection with nature and the cycles of life.

• The traditions of Litha appear to be borrowed from many cultures. Most ancient cultures celebrated the summer solstice in some way such as the Celts celebrated Litha with hilltop bonfires & dancing. Many people attempted to jump over or through the bonfires for good luck. Other European traditions included setting large wheels on fire & rolling them down a hill into a body of water.

Litha is often associated with Midsummer, a celebration that extends beyond the pagan & Wiccan traditions. Midsummer festivities are observed in many cultures around the world, including Scandinavian countries where it holds a prominent place in their cultural heritage. Midsummer dances, bonfires, & feasts are integral parts of these celebrations, often accompanied by folklore & traditional rituals that honor the sun’s energy & the abundance of nature during this time.

• In the Northern Hemisphere the Summer Solstice occurs when the Sun reaches its highest and northernmost points in the sky. It marks the start of summer in the northern half of the globe. (In contrast, the June solstice in the Southern Hemisphere is when the Sun is at its lowest point in the sky, marking the start of winter.)

Related festivals:

• Vestalia: June 7th -15th-

Was a Roman religious festival in honor of Vesta, the goddess of the hearth & the burning continuation of the sacred fire of Rome. It was held from 7–15 June & was reserved as a women’s-only event. Domestic & family life in general were represented by the festival of the goddess of the house & of the spirits of the storechamber — Vesta & the Penates .

On the first day of festivities the penus Vestae (sanctum sanctorum of the temple of Vesta which was usually curtained off) was opened for the only time during the year, at which women offered sacrifices. As long as the curtain remained open, mothers could come, barefoot and disheveled, to leave offerings to the goddess in exchange for a blessing to them & their family.

For the last day, the penus Vestae was solemnly closed, the Flaminica Dialis observed mourning & the temple was subjected to a purification called stercoratio: the filth was swept from the temple & carried next by the route called clivus Capitolinus & then into the Tiber.

Sources:

Farmersalmanac .com

Wikipedia

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kines

A Witch's Book of Correspondences by Viktorija Briggs

Llewellyn 2025 magical almanac Practical magic for everyday living

aianta.org/native-american-moon-names

Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Midsummer

[hannamichelle-seraf]

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Иван Купала — отголосок древнейшего языческого праздника летнего солнцестояния, восхваляющего цветение и плодородие.

В дохристианские времена Купалу праздновали в ночь с 20 на 21 июня. Эта ночь считается волшебной: вступают в силу травы, наступает время гаданий. История праздника Купалы корнями уходит в глубь тысячелетий, он был известен у славян как праздник Солнца, зрелости лета и зеленого покоса.

C принятием христианства праздник стали отмечать в день рождения Иоанна Крестителя — 24 июня по старому стилю. С переходом на новый стиль дата рождения Иоанна Крестителя сдвинулась на 7 июля, так как православная церковь живёт по старому стилю.

[pansywitchling]