The Summer Solstice Sunrise: A Journey and Ritual of Illumination

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Pavlova With Strawberries And Elderflower Whipped Cream

It is beautiful and looks more like a work of art than food. I love any food with strawberries. Bring the cordial to the fire pit this evening.:)

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Normally I don’t post 2 days in a row, but today is the summer soltice which happens to also fall on the same day as the full moon, the strawberry moon,  a once in a lifetime occurrence the last time this happened was in 1948,  so to celebrate I made Pavlova, an ethereal, light and beautiful dessert, I used strawberries in honor of the strawberry moon and they happen to be at their peak now.  I’ve never made one before, I’ve seen them all over blogs and food websites and it’s been on my bucket list for a while now. After making the rhubarb cordial I have been thinking of different ways to use it besides in drinks. This dessert came to mind, pavlova with strawberries that are macerated in the rhubarb cordial piled onto the meringue layer and topped with whipped cream that is gently flavored with elderflower. I found so many recipes online…

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Summer Solstice with fire pits and lemonade

Litha, Midsummer, Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, all of those describe June 20th. Mother nature is dressed in her regal best and ready to share this special day with us. I have  a few more descriptive terms for Summer Solstice, sunny, blue skies, golden days, cooking out, ritual celebrations with family and … Continue reading Summer Solstice with fire pits and lemonade

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