Litha
(December 21st)
Litha is the time of the summer solstice, the time of the longest day & shortest night of the year.
Harvests are full & ready.
Foods are abundant the harvest of grains, fruits, berries, vegetables & flowers.
Time of beaming life when the God is now the father & the Holly King is returning.
The Goddess is pregnant with the bounty of the earth she is the Mother Gaia.
Harvests are full & ready.
Foods are abundant the harvest of grains, fruits, berries, vegetables & flowers.
Time of beaming life when the God is now the father & the Holly King is returning.
The Goddess is pregnant with the bounty of the earth she is the Mother Gaia.
The Litha Altar
Incense
Mix all dried plant parts together and burn small amounts on coal tablets. Be warned that plant material smells very different when burnt and is sometimes not as pleasant as you might expect. If you don't want to burn them place them in a small wooden bowl and use as an altar or table decoration. |
Essential OilAlways use true essential oils and essential oil mixes when working with energies as these carry the right vibration for the purpose. Fragrant oils won't work as well & can be very harsh.
To make a simple Litha mix put two drops each of the following in 10ml of carrier oil (Jojoba, grapeseed, olive oil) then shake well.
Family Activities
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Ritual
Tools & Items You Will Need
When You Are Ready to Begin The following steps are only a short version of the festival, it is the way our household celebrates Litha, there are many more formal & longer versions of rituals that can be performed for this festival. Check out the Helpful Links for books that might be helpful.
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Steps
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