How to celebrate Litha
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SUN WORSHIP
Staying up to watch the sun rise and set is a Midsummer tradition that even non-Pagans celebrate ! Spellwork in the early morning sun sounds dreamy , and healing , transformation , and purification spells work perfectly . You ’ re celebrating the longest day of the year , so think of it like the ultimate Full Moon .
FRUIT MAGICK
Even fruit salads can be magickal . Fruits like strawberries are associated with Litha , so how about taking a look at what fruit is in season in June and eating them in a safe outdoor space ? A strawberry and raspberry smoothie sounds particularly appetising . Or maybe a fruit tea with chamomile , a herb that has strong connections to Midsummer .
ALTAR DECORATION
Decorating your altar is another way to get into the season . Anything summery will do : think flowers , brightly coloured candles , and crystals like amber and tiger ’ s eye . Or if you ’ re not able to set up a whole altar , maybe get a suncatcher and other small decorations in your space that remind you of the summertime .
ARTS AND CRAFTS
No Sabbat is complete without some crafts . Flower crowns are an absolute classic and they ’ re fairly easy to make , too . If you ’ re new to the craft , you might want to make yourself a wand that incorporates sunny symbols , or tend to some flowers if you have a garden . Painting stones , rocks , or fallen tree bark with summery themes is also great fun .
FAERIE MAGICK
Litha is a great time to connect with the faeries , so if you ’ ve been thinking about trying faerie magick , now ’ s your chance . A fae garden is a simple yet wonderful idea , and all you need is a small space ( even indoors ) and a bit of magick . But be careful – faeries can cause all sorts of problems .
RITUAL BATH
Ritual baths are just one other way to invoke some magick on Litha . Candles , bath salts , herbs , and crystals can all be incorporated into your routine , and if you have suncharged water , you can even mix some of that . What better way to relax and celebrate at the same time ?
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