The Solstices: Yule & Litha

The Lesser Sabbats: The Solstices.
First Degree in Wiccan Witchcraft
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The solstices are the times of the year when the Sun reaches its most Southerly or Northern point, either at the Tropic of Capricorn or the Tropic of Cancer. These extremes of movement create the longest and shortest days. Most importantly they are responsible for creating the seasons; one hemisphere of the Earth receives a bit more solar energy each day, while the other half receives a little bit less.

In this lesson you will learn about:
The two annual solstice celebrations.
- Midwinter Solstice or Yule
- Midsummer Solstice or Litha

Contents:
11.1 Introduction
11.2 What Exactly is a Solstice?
11.3 Midsummer Solstice or Litha
11.4 Modern Summer Solstice Celebrations
11.5 Midsummer Solstice Ceremony
11.6 Midwinter Solstice or Yule
11.7 Midwinter Solstice Ceremony
11.8 Making the Solstice Seasons Special
11.9 Research Project
11.10 Exercises
11.11 Making Herbal Charms
11.12 End Blessing
11.13 Notes
11.14 Appendices to Chapter7
Glossary of Wiccan & Witchcraft Terms
Reading List