Summer Solstice : Stone Circles, Solar Myths and Pagan Rituals

Summer Solstice: Stone Circles, Solar Myths, and Pagan Rituals

Join The Story Crow as we explore the fascinating world of the Summer Solstice. Discover the history, rituals, and folklore behind this ancient celebration. We’ll delve into the mysteries of stone circles like Stonehenge and Avebury, uncover the secrets of solar myths, and reveal the pagan rituals that mark this special time of year. Learn about the folk customs, Celtic and Arthurian mythology, and the practices of contemporary pagans and druids. Understand the significance of the Summer Solstice in different cultures and its connection to the Great Mother and the sacred feminine. Don’t miss this journey through time and myth!

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[andrewowens]

My grandparents told me that in ancient times people came as far away from Switzerland and the rest of Europe to ancient Britain to celebrate sumer solstice 😊I got a stone mask of the green man in my garden 😊so I was brought up with CELTIC history 😀 all the best 👍 Andrew south wales uk 👌 👍 👏 😀

[AndrewSaunders-ksmc]

Enjoy your "stroll", and have a wonderful time. Blessings to all for the coming Solstice.

[nakefatty]

My wifes birthday! She had to choose the longest day for me to make her happy.

[deannfrey]

Life time Pagan, first time on your show. Love it. 60 yo, not a newbie. Love what you’re doing here. Keep it up.

[catherinefearnley]

Thank You. Happy Summer Solstice everyone.

[neitikissu]

I only just found your channel and I love it! My parents were storytellers so I really appreciate how good you are. Thanks so much for putting out such top quality content ☺️

[myhounddog]

You really do have the perfect bardic voice 🎉🎉🎉 thank you

[caitlinehnow]

Thank you so much for making this! My friends and I are celebrating a day late to accommodate to our schedules, and this gave me some great ideas of what to add into our ceremony. I appreciate all your videos so much, I hope you keep them coming! 😊 hope you had a wonderful solstice! 🌞

[norkieuppercrusty]

Travellers on the Ridgeway, at the Sanctuary wasn't stopped because of covid, a party rig from Oxford turned up there and had a 3 day party which upset some of the locals so they got together and had it banned. Concrete blocks and steel gates are there for about a week either side of solstice. Perfect example of collective punishment for the deeds of the neighbours, it had nothing to do with the vast amount of normal travelling folk that have now lost that part of our culture. It was a meeting place and a time for celebration when we would all get to meet up again after not seeing eachother for possibly a whole year. Luckily I can walk to Avebury as I have a park up in the area and this year there were people from all over the world, there were French, Dutch, Americans and I even met some Mexicans, the drumming and dancing went on all night and the sunrise was beautiful on a clear horizon. By the time I got back to my lorry which was a bit of a stomp I was shattered but happy that I had made the journey and celebrated the solstice, well worth it. Happy solstice

[Invictus]

And here in Australia, in the southern hemisphere, June 21st is the shortest day of the year.
Love the videos.

[DialMediaorg]

love what you said about the banning of the free festival. I remember dodging police and molehills in the dark to get to the centre of the Henge and drumming til my hands went numb ... now as a Druid we have a ceremony at the beginning of June - too many tourists and restrictions on the Solstice. I used to love parking up on the ridgeway with the caravans and walking down. the battle of the bean field was a disgrace! keep up your recordings - i love them Diana

[katherinemarystewart]

Thank you for this wonderful video!! So happy to realise that I’m not late but right on time!! 💚🌸🌼🌝🌚

[NancyHanson]

Greetings from California and Happy Summer Solstice!
I just found your channel.
It looks very interesting.
I was looking on YT to try and see if the event at Stonehenge had been cancelled due to the orange paint incident by the anti-oil activists, and your channel popped up in my feed!
I am going to check out some of the other videos on your channel.
Really enjoyed this one!!
Thanks.

[gemmaophillips]

Just watched the solstice sunset at little fistrel beach massive turn out lots of people in the sea and paying homage .fires lit and people celebrating our ancient celtic culture ❤❤❤

[lesleyM]

our earthly seasons are so sacred and carry in with them, such beautiful, ancient energies and rich traditions…
recognizing and learning about them adds such extra dimensions of connection and celebrations to our lives..
appreciate your video!!

[mylittlecornerofdevon]

Solstice Blessings everyone from South Devon UK 🌅

[FreeYourMind-eh]

Powerful stuff the changing of the daylight hours and everything at its peak growth. It makes me wonder how the myth and folklore of places close to the equator differs. I for one plan to have a riotous celebration right along with the rest of plants and creatures who have endured a relentless winter. Happy solstice to all!

[Beherenow-pe]

Thanks, for sharing the magic with us. Hugs from Florida ❤
Have a beautiful day ❤❤❤

[corinneyoung]

Thank you, You, and love this, and so appreciate you from across the pond, connected energetically and spiritually Bless, revel, enjoy, play, vision, manifest and be :)

[adriennewalker]

Hope you are both enjoying being out on the Ridgeway … enjoy route to a merry midsummer at Avebury 🥰