
LITHA
Summer Solstice
June 21

Symbolism
Great magical power
Rededication to the Great Goddess and Great God
When the powers of nature reach their highest point

Symbols
Color is white
Herb= mugwort
Mirrors to capture the sun(or the flame of the fire)
Bonfires

Food
Fresh fruits

Ritual Actions
Flower ringed cauldron
Sword plundged in to the cauldron
Bonfire leaping -- a small campfire works just great too(easier to leap LOL)
Herb drying
Great time for magick of all kinds ((Watch what phase the moon is in though)

Rituals
Leap a fire(bonfire) for purfication and renewed energy and to encourage health, love and fertility
Herbs gathered on this day are extremely powerful
Make a love wreath with ribbons and summer flowers. Make and exchange with friends as a token of mutual exteem

Refrence:
Personal Experience
Pagan Ways by Gwydion O'Hara
Celtic Magic by DJ Conway
Wicca:Guide For Solitary Practioner by Scott Cunningham
Wheel Of The Year by Pauline Campanelli

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