Litha, or Midsummer, marks a pivotal point in the Wheel of the Year, celebrated on the Summer Solstice, typically falling between June 20th and 22nd. This ancient festival honors the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches its highest apex in the sky, symbolizing the triumph of light. It is a time of maximum brightness and energy, where the power of the sun is at its most potent, deeply influencing the rhythms of life on Earth.