Summer Solstice Ritual — The Witch & Walnut

Midsummer celebrations are finally upon us. I’m posting this a bit early so that you can have some time to gather your ingredients if you don’t have them on hand. Midsummer is celebrated from the Solstice and then for 3 days afterwards as well. So if you can’t find the time on Solstice, its okay […] … Continue reading Summer Solstice Ritual — The Witch & Walnut

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 herbs for the purpose of sacred ritual dates back to the earliest roots of our human heritage. So grab a pair of pruning shears and… via … Continue reading Summer Solstice Incense DIY (Litha, Midsummer) — Moody Moons

Midsummer Bouquet

Garden Fresh Interject bright, summery colors in your home with freshly picked flowers. To make the biggest impact, stick to arrangements featuring warm colors — such as bold oranges, radiant yellows, or vibrant pinks — and save rich reds and deep purples for other seasons. Small clusters of bright color look cheery and create an … Continue reading Midsummer Bouquet

10 Ways to Celebrate Litha

Litha-Summer Solstice~Mid Summer

Litha is also known as Summer Solstice, Alban Hefin, Sun Blessing, Gathering Day, Feill-Sheathain, Whit Sunday, Whitsuntide, Vestalia, Thing-tide, St. John’s Day. Litha is celebrated on June 20th this year, but varies somewhat from the 20th to the 23rd, dependent upon the Earth’s rotation around the Sun. According to the old folklore calendar, Summer begins on Beltane … Continue reading Litha-Summer Solstice~Mid Summer