Litha Customs and Traditions

Just as the Pagan Midwinter celebration of Yule was adopted by Christians as “Christmas” (December 25), so too the Pagan Midsummer celebration was adopted by them as the Feast of John the Baptist (June 24). Occurring 180 degrees apart on the wheel of the year, the Midwinter celebration commemorates the birth of Jesus, while the … Continue reading Litha Customs and Traditions

Litha/Midsummer/Summer Solstice

Litha/Midsummer Midsummer is also sometimes referred to as Litha. Litha is(pronounced "LITH-ah"). The celebration of Midsummer's Eve was from ancient times linked to the summer solstice. People believed that mid-summer plants had miraculous and healing powers and they, therefore, picked them on this night. Bonfires were lit to protect against evil spirits which were believed … Continue reading Litha/Midsummer/Summer Solstice

Ravenhawk’s Ritual Boxes — Ravenhawk’s Magickal Products-Candles Cloaks Ritual Boxes

Ravenhawk’s Ritual Boxes for Litha/Midsummer/Summer Solstice Ravenhawk’s will begin taking orders for its Lithia Ritual Boxes on the 15th of May. We will take orders until June 5th. 28 more wordsRavenhawk’s Ritual Boxes — Ravenhawk's Magickal Products-Candles Cloaks Ritual Boxes

Tuning in to the Wheel of the Year — Ravenhawk’s Magickal Products-Candles Cloaks Ritual Boxes

JANUARY 25, 2021 BY ANNA FRANKLIN READ TIME: 6 MINS People often ask me how they can better tune in to the Wheel of the Year. We all know that most modern Pagans celebrate eight Sabbats, the “high points” of the year, but there are 357 other days in the year—what about them? Really tuning in to the Wheel of the…Read…Tuning in … Continue reading Tuning in to the Wheel of the Year — Ravenhawk’s Magickal Products-Candles Cloaks Ritual Boxes

Beltane Beverage

Minted Strawberries with White Wine Ingredients * 6 cups strawberries * 1 cup sugar * 2 bunches fresh mint (1-1/2 oz.) * 2 to 3 cups dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc * Fresh mint sprigs Directions 1. Halve large berries; leave hulls on a few berries. Place berries in a large bowl; sprinkle … Continue reading Beltane Beverage