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Incense of the day: Sandalwood Since the Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, this magical day may be observed with activities throughout the day. In the morning, before sunrise, light a tall orange candle, and from its flame light four smaller white candles to represent the four seasons, saying: "Father Sun, you illuminate the year." Then, fashion a small hoop from a thin branch. Ignite the hoop and let it burn out in a heat-proof dish. As the Sun rises, snuff out the candles. At noon, the solar hour, go into a garden or wooded area and select a tree to honor. Trees are living beings who, although connected to Mother Earth, reach toward Father Sun to complete their growth cycle. Honor your chosen tree with a gift of compost or water. At sunset, light your candles again, and thank the Sun for returning. You may seek visions by sprinkling the area with larkspur, or you can simply meditate. When done, snuff out the candles. After dark, near midnight if possible, harvest any herbs for future magical use. As a final gesture on this longest day, sprinkle the ashes from the hoop you burned near your front door. |
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