Blessed Litha, everyone! :) In celebration, I thought I'd offer up some rituals and celebrations you can incorporate into your day! From mundane activities to full-out circle-castin' ritual, make every step of your day (and life) a magickal one. The Lesser Sabbats (equinoxes and solstices), of which Litha is one, are a great time to think about changes to be made in your life; as they mark … [Read more...]
Litha In A Week: Crafts and Goodies
20 June 2011 By 3 Comments
For today's Litha In A Week, I'm also setting up a linkup where you can link to your own crafts and Litha goodies! If you want to participate, I'll have it at the end of this post. :) Looking forward to your submissions! Here are some great craft ideas to get your Litha kicked off in a festive and creative way! These crafts, unless otherwise indicated, are great for kids, too, so be sure to get … [Read more...]
Litha In A Week: Customs and Correspondences
19 June 2011 By 6 Comments
Litha is a time to celebrate both work and leisure, a time for children and for childlike play. (Remember when I told y'all the other day to go run in the sprinklers? Yup, Litha's all about that feeling!) There are certain customs by region and correspondences associated with Litha, and you'll notice that they all point to the celebration of the sun's warming rays and the Earth's endless … [Read more...]
Litha In A Week: Gods and Goddesses
17 June 2011 By 3 Comments
As we discussed a couple days ago, Litha is a time to celebrate the abundance and beauty of the Earth as she is warmed by the light of the sum. Accordingly, the gods and goddesses of this Sabbat particularly emphasize the solar aspect, including pregnant goddesses who have been blessed with fertility. Below is a (very!) short list of recognized sun deities revered around the world. Apollo Apollo … [Read more...]
Litha In A Week: A History of Litha
15 June 2011 By 6 Comments
Can you believe it? Litha's coming up in one short week! It really sneaked up on me this year, and between everything going on in life and things still to come, I feel ill-prepared this year. But that doesn't mean you should feel the same! ;) Just like last Sabbat, when I talked about Beltane the week before the actual holiday, I'll be doing a week-long series on Litha: Its history, gods and … [Read more...]
Beltane In A Week: Prayers and Ritual Honoring the Feminine
29 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
I fully admit, I am typically not a prayerful person. Perhaps that's a result of being a lapsed Catholic (more about my journey to and through Paganism at a later time) or just because it wasn't the medium of connecting with Spirit that I thought was right for me, but it's not often that I find myself compelled to prayer.When I do, though, there are some prayers that I find comfort and solace in, … [Read more...]
Beltane In A Week: Bonfire and Maypole Celebrations
29 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
Now that you're armed with knowledge about Beltane's history, lore, and deities, I'll bet you're ready to spread your witchy wings and fly in your own ritual to celebrate the Sabbat. I know I am! Being stuck inside all winter has made me a bit randy, and I'm looking forward to the bonfires, maypoles, and other trappings that come with Beltane conviviality.In addition to these customs, Beltane is … [Read more...]
Beltane In A Week: The Great Rite
28 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
Parental Advisory: Due to the possible explicit nature of this post, it is not recommended for children under the age of 18. First off, how did I know the entry about S-E-X would be the highest-hit so far in this Beltane In A Week series. Y'all are a bunch of horn dogs! ... and I like it!Not all sex is purely about the physical pleasure, though. Sometimes, sex can transcend the physical body … [Read more...]
Beltane In A Week: Let’s talk about sex, baby!
28 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
Parental Advisory: Due to the possible explicit nature of this post, it is not recommended for children under the age of 18. I can give you one good reason why Beltane is Matt's favorite holiday, and it's definitely not the food, the rituals, the customs, the history... shoot, it's not even about spring! Not entirely, at least. Beltane is a time of fertility and lusty magick, and Matt gets … [Read more...]
Beltane In A Week: Carefree Crafts
27 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
All right. So you've been stuck inside all winter, with nothing to entertain you but the boob tube and maybe a few games of checkers. Now that it's bright, sunny, and cheerful out, let's make some crafts to celebrate the thawing of our creative juices... let's get 'em flowing!Many of these crafts involve items that can be found outdoors, from flowers to sticks to the images of animals. Below are … [Read more...]
Stephanie Fox
