The Elder

The Elder tree or Sambucus Canadensis usually grows between 5 and 10 meters tall. It enjoys well-fertilized and moist soil and full sunlight and plenty of water. It is found in North America, England, North Africa, Asia, Europe and Scandinavia. The bark of the elder tree is smooth when it first starts to grow but … Continue reading The Elder

Red

Red pertains to the element of fire and the direction south. Day of the week: Tuesday Direction: South Element: Fire Planet: Sun and Mars Diety: Zeus, Ares Chakra: Root Litha is the summer solstice — the celebration of the sun at its strongest. Red and its representation of fire symbolize the warmth, power and strength … Continue reading Red

Summer Treats and Sweets

Lemon-Raspberry Coffee cake Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup buttermilk 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries … Continue reading Summer Treats and Sweets

Weekly Spell Casting June 20 – June 26, 2016

Weekly Spell Casting June 20 – June 26, 2016 gives you the optimal time to do specific spells and activities Strong energy available this week for chaos protection. Moon Void of Course Monday June 20th, 7:02 am EDT – 7:55 am, Wednesday June 22nd, 4:57 am EDT - 4:08 pm EDT, Friday June 24th 11:48 am EDT - … Continue reading Weekly Spell Casting June 20 – June 26, 2016

Correspondences of Litha

The plants & herbs associated with Litha are: Anise, mugwort, chamomile, rose, wild rose, oak blossoms, lily, cinquefoil, lavender, fennel, elder, mistletoe, hemp, carnation, thyme, honeysuckle, ivy, larkspur, nettle, wisteria, Vervain ( verbena), St. John’s wort, hearts ease rue, fern, wormwood, pine, heather, yarrow, oak & holly trees,daisy,frankincense, lemon, sandalwood, heliotrope, copal, saffron, galangal, laurel and ylang-ylang Colors associated with … Continue reading Correspondences of Litha