Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, bsc

Tomorrow, the sun pauses.

That’s what solstice means—sun standing still. It’s a breath held in golden light, the longest day of the year, and for witches, spiritual seekers, and quietly exhausted humans alike, it marks a powerful turning point.

Welcome to Litha.

Litha is the high noon of the year. It’s fire and fullness. It’s growth made visible. It’s our chance to pause—right when everything feels the most alive—and ask: How do I hold this joy without waiting for it to disappear?

The Emotional Weight of Summer: Why Joy is Hard

Let’s be honest: joy can be uncomfortable.

We’re not taught to trust it. We’re taught to wait for the other shoe to drop. To play it cool. To assume if things are going too well, we must have missed something.

But here’s what the sabbat of Litha teaches us: joy isn’t meant to be earned or delayed. Joy is sacred.

Joy doesn’t ask if you deserve it. It asks if you’re present for it.

In therapy, we often talk about “emotional expansion.” Litha is that, too. Expanding to hold both celebration and shadow. Laughter and loss. It’s not about being happy all the time—it’s about learning to let the light in, even when your hands shake.

The Witch’s Summer: Fire, Blooming, and Boundaries

Litha is deeply rooted in ancient fire festivals. Bonfires lit across hilltops. Herbs gathered at peak potency. Wildflowers braided into hair. It’s a season of blooming and becoming.

But it’s also a season of boundaries.

Just as the sun reaches its height and begins the slow turn toward winter, we too are asked to discern: What do I want to carry forward, and what has outlived its fire?

Your personal rituals can help you name these answers:

• Lighting a yellow or gold candle and sitting in silence for five minutes.
• Writing a list of what lights you up vs. what drains you.
• Creating a joy altar with symbols of what you want more of.

Witchcraft isn’t about theatrics—it’s about intention. And sometimes, the bravest spell we cast is allowing ourselves to feel good.

Your Litha Kit: A Ritual for Holding Light

That’s why I created the Litha Kit. It isn’t just another solstice planner. It’s a soft landing. A seasonal ritual companion that helps you reconnect with joy, magic, and your mental health—all at once.

Inside the kit, you’ll find:

✨ Simple but potent Litha rituals that walk along the path of CBT practices

✨ Journal prompts for emotional warmth and letting the light in, as well as kitchen recipes for the summer season

✨ Tips for solo celebrations or family-friendly rituals

✨ Fire-themed self-care practices for body, heart, and home

✨ A mental health reflection on joy as safety, not indulgence

Whether you’re an experienced witch or simply spiritually curious, the Litha Kit invites you to step into the sunlight on purpose.

Why Joy is a Radical Act

If you’ve been through trauma, if you’ve been grieving, if life has felt like survival—joy might feel dangerous. Or silly. Or selfish.

It’s not.

Joy is resistance. Joy is a radical reclaiming of your right to be here, to feel deeply, and to glow.

Litha doesn’t promise a perfect life. It offers a bright moment. A still point. A reminder that your soul, just like the sun, is allowed to take up space.

And if that joy only lasts five minutes? You held it. That counts.

A Solstice Invitation

Tomorrow, on the solstice, I invite you to do something simple:

Step into the sunlight. Close your eyes. Say, I allow joy.

Then breathe.

Even if the dishes are piled. Even if your to-do list is too long. Even if your heart hurts.

Joy doesn’t wait for things to be perfect. Neither should you.

Download the Litha Kit today and step into the light with intention. Let this solstice be your sacred pause—a moment of warmth, hope, and gentle personal magic.