Date: June 20
Description: Litha is a time when Mother Earth is green and holds the promise of a bountiful harvest, and Father Sun reaches his highest power. While Litha marks the beginning of the Sun, flowers and earth are in full bloom. Litha creates a mature, fiery & breathless passion.
Litha is also known as: Midsummer, Feill-Sheathain & Gathering Day.
Colors: Green
Symbols: Fire, Sun Dials, Feathers & Swords/Blades.
Dieties: Pregnant/Lusty Goddesses & Gods at peak Power & Strength.
Foods: Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Flowers & Herbs: Mugwort, Vervain, Chamomile, Rose, Honeysuckle, Lily, Oak, Lavender, ivy, Yarrow, Fern, Elder, Wild Thyme, Daisy & Carnation.
Incense: Lemon, Myrrh, Pine, Rose & Wisteria.
Woods Burned: Oak
Gemstone: Emerald
Activities: This is an ideal time to re-affirm your vows to the Lord & Lady on your dedication to follow the old traditions. |
