Category: Pagan
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Yule Blessings
Another year is passing and it is time to watch the season pass into another year, I know that 2021 has not been the best of year for many of us around the world – but we are still here those of us who have survived. We morn those who have passed with the year…
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Blessed Summer Solstice 2020
Hoping today is wonderful and blessed Summer Solstice for you and your family. Remember today is inspired by the traditions and legends of the Celts of the British Isles. Take advantage of the long hours of daylight to celebrate and honor the solstice outdoors under the skies. If you’re interested in Celtic lore or wish…
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A Midsummer’s Celebration – Litha
by Mike Nichols The young maid stole through the cottage door, And blushed as she sought the Plant of power;– ‘Thou silver glow-worm, O lend me thy light, I must gather the mystic St. John’s wort tonight, The wonderful herb, whose leaf will decide If the coming year shall make me a bride. In addition…
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About Litha
by Arwynn MacFeylynnd Date: June 20-23 (usually, the date of the calendar summer solstice). Alternative names: Summer Solstice, Midsummer, Midsummer’s Eve, Alban Heruin, Alban Hefin, Gathering Day, Vestalia, La Festa dell’ Estate (Summer Fest), the Day of the Green Man. Primary meanings: This Sabbat celebrates the abundance and beauty of the Earth. From this day…
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The Summer Solstice
by Gordon Ireland Litha is also known as the summer solstice, Midsummer, All Couples Day, and Saint John’s Day. Litha is one of the fire festivals and occurs on the longest day of the year. This is the time of year when the sun reaches its highest apex, at the Tropic of Cancer. It is…