LITHA

ALSO KNOWN AS:
Midsummer, Summer Solstice, Midsummer's Eve,Alban Hefin, Alban Heruin

DATE: On the summer solstice, near June 21st

The powers of nature have reached their peak.
The earth is awash in the fertility of the Goddess and God.
All plant life is bursting forth with mature growth.

It is traditional to leap over bonfires to encourage energy, fertility,
purification, health, and love.  The fire represents the sun.  This is a
day of High Magick.  It's a time for rejoicing in life.  As the longest day of
the year, it is a classic day for all kinds of magick:  healing, love
magick, and protections especially are suitable.
This is a good day for drying herbs over a ritual fire.

TRADITIONAL FOODS: all fresh fruits

HERBS: mugwort, vervain, chamomile, rose, lily, ivy, oak,
lavender, yarrow, fern, elder, wild thyme, daisy, carnation