A Collective 5-Card Spread for Embracing the Light Within
As the sun reaches its peak and the earth overflows with life, Litha invites us to pause, reflect, and celebrate our personal and collective growth. This reading draws on the themes of this radiant Sabbat—illumination, power, and joyful abundance—to help us better understand what is blooming, what still needs tending, and where we’re being called to rise.
Let’s explore what the cards have to reveal…
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What is currently flourishing in the collective energy? The Moon Interestingly, the energy that’s flourishing most right now isn’t rooted in clarity—it’s mystery, intuition, and the subconscious that are thriving. The Moon suggests that more of us are beginning to embrace our intuitive knowing, to sit with uncertainty instead of fighting it. There’s a quiet strength in turning inward, in listening to our dreams, and in honouring the cycles that don’t always make sense on the surface. Even as the sun shines brightly above us, something soft and shadowed within is also blossoming—and that’s beautiful. |
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Where is the collective being called to step into greater personal power? Strength This card couldn't be more fitting. Litha calls us to be bold, confident, and heart-led—and Strength echoes that call with a gentle roar. We’re being invited to harness not brute force, but inner resilience: the kind that comes from compassion, courage, and trust in ourselves. There’s a collective need right now to tame the inner critic and instead lead with patience and love. |
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What aspect of our lives requires nurturing to continue flourishing? Ten of Cups This card speaks to emotional fulfilment, connection, and the joy found in shared moments. As a collective, we’re being asked to pour love into our relationships—family, chosen family, communities—and to nurture the sense of belonging. Litha is a time of gathering and celebration, and this card reminds us to make space for joy, peace, and emotional harmony. To let abundance grow, we must tend the garden of our hearts—especially where it meets the hearts of others. |
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What is blocking the collective from fully embracing their light? Death A powerful card during a solstice reading, Death shows us that something must be released before our full light can emerge. Many of us are clinging—consciously or unconsciously—to identities, beliefs, or habits that no longer serve us. These endings may feel intimidating, but they are necessary. This card isn’t about literal death, but about transformation, the kind that clears space for something new to bloom. Ask yourself: What are you afraid to let go of, and what could open up if you did? |
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How can we harness the energy of Litha to manifest greater abundance and joy? Eight of Swords The message here is clear: we must free ourselves from the stories that keep us stuck. The Eight of Swords is a gentle call-out—it reminds us that many of our limitations are internal. Litha’s solar energy is an invitation to illuminate those inner fears and doubts and lovingly challenge them. The key to abundance isn’t out there—it’s within us. It begins when we stop believing the voice that says we’re small, incapable, or too late. |
Final Reflection
This Litha, the cards ask us to find light not just in joy, but also in shadow; to celebrate not just our growth, but our resilience.
We are flourishing in our intuition, strengthening our hearts, and being lovingly nudged to let go of what no longer aligns.
The sun may be high in the sky, but it is within us too—ready to shine when we set ourselves free.
Embrace your strength, nourish your joy, and trust the light that is blooming in you now.