The Summer Solstice marks the arrival of the longest day of the year when the earth tilted at its maximum towards the sun. It’s the astronomical first day of summer but also called midsummer by some who see it as the midpoint of the season. Characterised by an abundance of light, the Summer Solstice has traditionally been seen as a time for celebrating the sun - its energy and its life-giving properties - before the days gradually begin to shorten. It’s also long been associated with fertility, abundance, and even magic. …