A Midsummer Herb: Vervain — Good Witches Homestead
Verbena Officinalis Also, Known As: Herb-of-the-cross Ma Bian Cao Pigeon’s Grass Verbena Vervain The ancient Romans held all species of the vervain in admiration and used the ‘sacred’ herb to […]
Category Archives: Litha Correspondences
Homemade Ice Cream Without An Ice Cream Maker — jovina cooks
Fresh Fruit Ice Cream The vodka helps to keep the ice cream from getting icy. I used strawberries for these recipes. Ingredients 2 pounds fresh in-season fruit (strawberries, peaches, etc), […]
Litha celebrations in the magical isles of the UK and Ireland by Rosa Medea of Life and Soul Magazine
Litha, also known as Summer Solstice or Midsummer, is honored throughout the UK with celebrations taking place across the country on the longest day, which this year falls on 21 June. […]
Summer Solstice Incense DIY (Litha, Midsummer) — Moody Moons
Crafting your own summer solstice incense adds a uniquely regional touch to your Midsummer or Litha celebration. Combining herbalism with the zen-inducing art of aromatic magic, the act of blending […]
Elder (Sambucus Canadensis): Sacred Medicine, Magic, Mythology, And Uses Of The Elder Tree
I remember when I first found the massive elderberry patch. It was a few summer solstices ago. There is an overlook deep in the state forest lands, where the roads […]
Animal Totem: Spirit of Coyote
SPIRIT OF COYOTE Role: Trickster Lesson: Trust via Animal Totem: Spirit of Coyote — Good Witches Homestead
Spirit of Spider {Animal Totems}
Role: The Weaver Lesson: Balance Element: Earth Wind: West The Quest Within Medicine: Illusion Communication. Creativity. Divine Inspiration. Illusion. Balance. Nurturing Instinct. Mystery. Wisdom. Magic. NAVAJO CREATION STORY “In the […]
St. John’s Day — Good Witches Homestead
St. John’s Day and Eve, occasionally called the Feast of St. John or Midsummer is celebrated on June 23 and 24. This holiday is a chance to pay homage to […]
Midsummer Symbolism — Orange County Local Council of the Covenant of the Goddess
While searching a specific topic to share for this Summer Solstice there was so much rich information it made it hard to decide. Instead, it seemed appropriate to give an […]
Citrus Wreath
Citrus Wreath Welcome birds and butterflies to your yard with this colorful and delectable wreath You will need: Oranges (and apples) Rose hips (you can substitute bunches of juniper, bayberry, […]
