In European paganism (Odinism, also known as Heathenry or Asatru), the summer solstice is a significant high holiday celebrating the peak of the sun’s power, fertility, and abundance. The celebration often involves feasting, singing, connecting to nature, lighting bonfires, and performing solar rites. This is a time for celebrations and rituals that invite prosperity to people, crops and animals.
This major festival is second only to Yule (winter solstice). Historically, the summer solstice is also a time for resolving disputes and making political decisions within the community.
A summer solstice song sung by Lisa Thiel
Lyrics
I am the fire that burns within your soul
I am the Holy light that fills and makes you whole
I am the Flame within, that never dies
I am the sun that will ever arise
Power of the Sun we honor you this night
We leap across the fire to keep our spirits bright
Power of the Sun, fire in the night
We leave behind, that which blinds, to restore our sight
I am the fire that clears away the old
I am the holy light that guides you to your soul
I am the Flame Of Love for which you yearn
I am the sun that will always return
Power of the Sun we honor you this night
We leap across the fire to keep our spirits bright
Power of the Sun, fire in the night
We leave behind, that which blinds, to restore our sight
I am the fire that burns within your soul
I am the Holy light that fills and makes you whole
I am the Flame within, that never dies
I am the sun that will ever arise
Power of the Sun we honor you this night
We leap across the fire to keep our spirits bright
Power of the Sun, fire in the night
We leave behind, that which blinds, to restore our sight
I am the fire that clears away the old
I am the holy light that guides you to your soul
I am the Flame Of Love for which you yearn
I am the sun that will always return
Power of the Sun we honor you this night
We leap across the fire to keep our spirits bright
Power of the Sun, fire in the night
We leave behind, that which blinds, to restore our sight
Toward the Light 