Activities For Litha (Summer Solstice) 1.Make amulets of protection out of herbs such as Rue and Rowan. 2.Make Protection Pouches out of white cotton to hang indoors or in the bedrooms: A. 2 or 3 sprigs of Rue B. Bits of whole grain bread C. Pinch of salt D. 2 Star of Anise 3. Tie together with red thread and hang over entry door: Sprig of Rowan, sprig of Rue, 3 flowers of St.Johnswort. 4. Dispose of old amulets in the Midsummer fire. 5. Put together Vervain, Rosemary, and Hyssop tied together with white thread and dip in spring water and go over all your tools and the house with your bundle. (banish negativity, cleanses, and purifys.) 6. Create Psychic Dream Pillows or Fairy Dream Pillows/Bundles: Mugwort and Bay Leaves; Lavender, blue, or yellow cloth; sewn with red thread; place under pillow or hand in a tree in the yard. 7. To see fairies at night make an herbal infusion of Thyme and olive oil when ready rub on eyelids. 8. Make a Solor Wheel to hang outdoors or on the door or bedroom: A. Wind and twist palm/willow/or grapevine into a circle B. Cut 2 short lengths of stick to be just a bit larger than the diameter of the circle. C. Place 1 stick across the back horizontally; the other vertically crossing in back of the horizontal one, coming forward to the front of the circle to secure. D. Adorn with symbols of the elementals (stone, feather, shells, bells) E. Add yellow ribbon as a reminder of the God’s protection 9. Make a Witch’s Ladder: A. Braid 3 strands of 3 foot long yarn: red, black, and white for the Triple Goddess B. Add 9 feathers of various colors or one color for a specific charm: * green for money/prosperity * red for vitality/ power * blue for peace/ protection * yellow for cheer/ intellect * brown for stability/ pets * black for wisdom/ occultisim * black and white for balance * patterned for clairvoyance * iridescent for insight 10. Burn the old Yule wreath or anything else left over from Yule. 11. Tie a bunch of Fennel with red ribbons and hang over the door for long life and the protection of the home. 12 . Harvest herbs like St. Johnswort, Vervain, and Yarrow or any other herbs you have growing in your garden at this time. 13. Look for the Fairies Folk under an Elder Tree or any other magical nature spot! Have the kids go looking for signs of fairies being in the area. Remember to use what you have and what grows in your area! It is the beginning of Summer so have fun with these strong energies this time of year! Samantha;)
Posted on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:54:02 +0000
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