Nature. It is said that on Midsummer Night that the field and forest elves, sprites, and faeries come out to cavort and romp around in great numbers. It’s considered traditional by many people to leave presents (which can consist of food or herbs) for the faeries on the evening of Litha.
It’s also said that the veils between the world’s at this time are thin, and so are a valuable time to do divination.
This is a day of inner power and brightness and so an excellent time to do a self-dedication ceremony, a re-dedication or affirmation as part of your Litha Sabbat celebration, ideal time to do love, marriage, and/or family magick or to rid yourself or your home of negativity.
Crafts, Recipes, Prayers, Meditations, and Rituals
CRAFTS THAT CAN BE DONE AT LITHA / MIDSUMMER
- Blessing Besom, Elemental Garden, Lavender Dream Pillow, Stone Circle Sundial, and a Handfasting Basket
- Litha Spiral Candles, Sand Candles, Pagan Candle, Stained Glass Sun Catchers, and a Mud Cast
- Offering Altar for Faeries
- Midsummer Feather Wreath
- Finger Knitting
- God’s Eye (or Eye of God)
LITHA / MIDSUMMER FOOD AND DRINK RECIPES
- Sun’s Up Cobbler, Lunchtime Cranberry Sun Mold, High-In-The-Sky Sunny Sandwiches, Setting Sun Taco Salad, Bright Memories Parfait, and Warm Glow Applesauce.
- Herbal Lemon Cookies, Lavender Cheesecake, Honey-Lavender Biscotti, Summer Pudding, Fruit Salad, Faery Honeycakes, Green Garden Goddess Dip, Faery Nectar, and many more
LITHA / MIDSUMMER INCENSE AND OIL RECIPES
LITHA / MIDSUMMER PRAYERS
- Prayer for the Earth
- Prayer to the Sun
- Prayers for Litha, Garden, Beach, 4th of July, and to the Sun
LITHA / MIDSUMMER / SUMMER SOLSTICE MEDITATIONS
LITHA / MIDSUMMER / SUMMER SOLSTICE RITUALS
Colors of Litha / Midsummer
Altar Candles of Litha / Midsummer
Incense of Litha / Midsummer
- Frangi Pani
Herbs of Litha / Midsummer (Herbs and Plants are said to be extremely powerful when gathered on this day)
- St. John’s Wort
- Dragon’s Blood
Plants of Litha / Midsummer (Herbs and Plants are said to be extremely powerful when gathered on this day)
Woods of Litha / Midsummer
Stones of Litha / Midsummer
- All Green Gemstones (especially emerald and jade)
- Tiger’s Eye
- Lapus Lazuli
Animals of Litha / Midsummer
- All Summer Birds (especially robins and wrens)
Mythical Creatures of Litha / Midsummer
Traditional Drinks of Litha / Midsummer
- Mead (usually Honey)
- Any Type of Fresh Fruit or Vegetable Juice
- All Father Gods
- All Sun Deities
- All Mother and Pregnant Goddesses (Goddess symbol is the rose)
Wrap Things Up
Litha is a very special time of the year that can be spent forging a closer bond to the Divine, our Lord and Lady, or however you look at it. This is a great time of the year that is full of sunshine (generally) and a wonderful time to spend outside communing with Nature, Mother Earth, and the Sun God.
I hope that everyone discovers the best way to celebrate this time of year. The point is to have fun and do what feels honorable and respectful.
Happy Litha / Midsummer / Summer Solstice!
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