Description
On or around the twenty-first of June, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and the year holds its breath at its own peak. The days are long, the world is full, and the Irish tradition asks something that requires a particular kind of steadiness: to look directly at the fullness and understand that the fullness is already turning.
Summer Solstice: The Sun at Its Turning is a deep, practical companion to the longest day, grounded in authentic Irish mythology, sacred landscape, and centuries of living folk practice — including the most directly documented pre-Christian solar goddess tradition in Ireland.
Inside you will find the mythology of Grian and Áine, Lugh at the height of his ascent, the archaeology of Loughcrew and Drombeg, Irish folk customs surrounding the St. John’s Eve bonfires, expanded rituals for solitary practitioners and groups, seasonal recipes, and guidance on marking the six weeks between the solstice and Lughnasadh.
Written by a priest of Irish Paganism with over thirty years of practice. Part of the Wheel of the Year Companions series from Forgotten Rites Publishing.
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