The Sabbats: Litha

The summer solstice celebration marking the longest day and shortest night of the year.

Date: Sun transits 0° Cancer (around June 21st)

Animals: bees, butterflies, cattle, horses, robin, sea creatures, snake, wren

Altar decorations: all flowers, herbs, fruits, veggies, mirror, solar cross, sun symbols, sea shells

Crystals: amber, carnelian, citrine, diamond, jade, lapis, tiger's eye

Colors: blue, gold, green, red, white, yellow

Herbs: basil, calendula, chamomile, daisy, heather, lavender, meadowsweet, mugwort, mistletoe, peony, rose, vervain, St. John's wort, sunflower, thyme

Incense and Oils: cedar, clove, frankincense, lavender, lemon, mint, myrrh, orange, pine, rose, sage

Trees: elder, oak, pine, rowan, fir

Spellwork: redirection, self-love, faery magick, protection, personal growth, healing

Activities: make flower crowns, have a picnic or bbq, watch the sunrise, bonfire, gardening, drumming, bird feeding, nature walk

Foods: honey, cherries, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, peach, lemonade, melon, mead, cheese, whipped cream, honey cake

Essential oil blend I use:

Orange 4 drops

Rose 3 drops

Patchouli 2 drops