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It is high summer. The haste of spring growth and planting is over. Flowers are blooming and vegetables approach maturity. This is a relaxation ritual that encourages you to come and sit a spell. Take a break and enjoy some quiet time on a summer day. If possible, perform this ritual outside in a favorite spot. If you don't have a porch, deck, patio, terrace, or yard, try a park bench or drive to a lake or wooded area. The only items you need are a cold drink and a good book (optional). You ...
Today is Litha and the Summer Solstice. The sun is at its zenith, giving us the year's longest day. It's also Father's Day. This is fitting since the sun represents masculine energy, and for many of us, our father, like the sun, is the center of our universe. For this spell, I want you to remember how your father has helped you with his hands and then create something for him using your hands. First gaze at your hands. Do you also see your father's hands in them? Recall how your father's hands ...
Celebrate the first harvest of the summer season with this sweet and herbal stone fruit salad. Head to your local farm stand or forage in your garden and discover the fresh tastes of high summer! Gather these ingredients: A selection of stone fruits (such as plums, peaches, apricots, cherries, nectarines) Blueberries Honey Lemon juice Himalayan salt Sunflower seeds Poppy seeds Edible flowers and leaves (such as sunflower petals, California poppy petals, mint leaves, and whole ...
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in the United States, this week is the unofficial start of summer. Schools will be out soon, outdoor BBQs will start happening, and local festivals will crop up every weekend. The beginning of long days and warm nights is upon us. I like to switch up my altars at this time of year and adorn them for summer. You might read the following instructions and think, "Hey! This isn't a spell; it's work," and you'd be partially correct. This spell ...
