Litha
Colors
Blue, Green, Gold, Tan
Other Names
Summer Solstice, Midsummer, Alban Hefine, Sun Blessing, Gathering Day, Feill-Sheathain, Whit Sunday, Whitsuntide, Vestalia, Thing-Tide, St. John's Day.
Symbols
Fire, The Sun, Blades, Mistletoe, Oak Trees, Balefire, Sun Wheels, Faeries.
Deities
Father Gods, Mother Goddesses, Pregnant Deiries, Sun Gods.
Activities
Jumping Balefire, Gathering Herbs, Clan Gatherings, Well Dressing.
Animals
Robin/Wren, Summer Birds, Horses, Cattle.
Stones
Emerald, Jade, Tiger's Eye, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond.
Plants
Oak, Mistletoe, Frankincense, Lemon, Sandlewood, Heliotrope, Copal, Saffron, Galangal, Laurel, Yang-Yang.
Meaning
Honoring of Sun/God at his power, Saying farewell to the waxing year, Preparation for harvest, Honoring the pregnant Goddess, Beginning of waning year.
Ritual Oils
Heliotrope, Cinnamon, Sandlewood, Lavender, Orange, All Mint Oils, Lemon, Saffron.
Lore
Litha is practically the classic time two perform magick of all kinds. Healings, love magick and protections are especially suitable. Herbs can be dried over the ritual fire if you're celebrating outdoors. Leap the fire for purification and renewed energy.
Food
Fresh fruits are standard fair for Litha, such as summer squash, lemons and oranges.
