Sumarbrot — Opening of Summer

Sumarbrot — Opening of Summer is a Norse festival. The first day of summer in the Old Norse calendar — one of the two great seasonal hinges (with Vetrnætr). Marks the transition from the dark half to the bright half of the year. Offerings were made for a good summer season. Shields were carried in procession to honor the coming battle-season.

Here is how to celebrate Sumarbrot — Opening of Summer: - Opening of Summer Blót: Go outside at dawn. Face the rising sun. Pour a libation onto the earth for Freyr and Sunna. Welcome the return of warmth and light. Modern adaptation: Write three intentions for your summer half-year and leave them under a stone overnight.

The spiritual theme of Sumarbrot — Opening of Summer: The bright season begins — what will you build while the sun lasts?. Reflection prompts: What projects and relationships do you want to pour your energy into this summer? What does it feel like when darkness lifts? Where in your inner life is light returning?

The first day of summer in the Old Norse calendar — one of the two great seasonal hinges (with Vetrnætr). Marks the transition from the dark half to the bright half of the year. Offerings were made for a good summer season. Shields were carried in procession to honor the coming battle-season.

The deities honored at Sumarbrot — Opening of Summer are: Freyr, Sunna, Odin. The first day of summer in the Old Norse calendar — one of the two great seasonal hinges (with Vetrnætr). Marks the transition from the dark half to the bright half of the year. Offerings were made for a good summer season.