Litha Other names: Midsummer's day, summer solstice Keywords: Fulfillment, taking responsibility, Meaning: In honor of the sun god. The longest day of the year. Its the time when the sun king is most powerful and alive. Date: June 22 Lunar phase: Full moon Symbols: Sun, fire Flowers: Fern, rose, sunflowers Incense: Frankincense Oils: Basil, clove, camphor, yarrow Colors Green, gold, blue. Stones Emerald, lapis lazuli, tiger's eye Animals Birds, wren, horses, cattle, faeries, sprites, thunderbird, manticore. Alter decorations: Goddess Mother goddesses, sun goddesses. gods Father gods, sun gods. Traditions Time to find the field of faeries, walk naked in a garden to become fertile, Food and drink: Summer fruits, apple cider, teas.