Litha, Summer Solstice, Whitsun
Midsummer is the longest day of the year, and the strength of
the Sun God begins to wane. The Goddess has left her Maiden form
of Imbolc and is now in her Mother aspect. Refill your herb collection
for the coming year.
Traditions: Fairy magick, collecting herbs
Correspondences: Orange, lemon, honeysuckle, vervain |
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Lughnasadh
As the first of the three harvest festivals, much of the symbolism
for Lammas revolves around grains and bread. Sacrifices were common,
though mostly symbolic, in order to ensure the continued success
of the harvest.
Traditions: Bread baking, making corn dollies
Correspondences: corn, sandalwood, heather |
