Litha sabbat: information and ideas for having an exciting midsummer
When it comes to witchcraft, there are a lot of aspects of this craft that bring me so much joy. But if you were to corner me and I was forced to pick a favorite, celebrating the sabbats would be my number one.
There is just something so exciting about getting together with loved ones to commemorate the changing of the seasons. As witchcraft is a new-ish practice in my life, this year was my first time celebrating the Litha sabbat.
And because I love celebrating the sabbats so much, I thought it would be fun to share some information about the summer solstice as well as all the fun activities and recipes that we enjoyed.
What is Litha?
Before we jump into the fun plans and recipes for Litha, let’s first break down what this sabbat is and why it’s celebrated every summer. Litha, also known as Midsummer, is the celebration of the summer solstice. This sabbat typically is held on June 21st, the longest day of the year.
The summer solstice is one of the fire festivals and is thought to be one of the most successful days to communicate and work with the fae. This sabbat marks one half of the year with the winter solstice being the other and marks the exact moment when the earth’s semi-axis is the closest to the sun.
Litha brings a lot of joy and bubbly energy celebrating new life at the end of the planting season and the beginning of the early harvest.
Litha Correspondences
If you’re a practicing Witch or Wiccan, you know that correspondences are a staple in our craft. They are what help us use the objects and items around us so that we may create stronger spells and rituals according to our intentions.
Here is a list of a few of the common correspondences for Midsummer:
colors
Gold
Orange
Red
Yellow
crystals
Citrine
Emerald
Peridot
Tiger’s Eye
deities
Hera
Thor
Odin
Aphrodite
Artemis
Athena
Frigga
Ra
Apollo
food & drinks
Berries
Honey
Citrus Fruits
Bread
Sun-dried Tomatoes
Ale
Beer
Lemonade
Milk
plants
Cinnamon
Mugwort
Vervain
Rosemary
Elderberry
Oak
Chamomile
Daisy
Marigold
Activities & Recipes
Now let’s jump into the fun part! Here is a list of all the activities and recipes that we incorporated into our celebration:
activities
Bonfire
Outdoor Picnic
Flower Crowns*
Litha Tarot Spread
Spell for Positivity
Harvest Plants
Curious to learn more?
Check out a few of my favorite resources that helped me create an exciting and memorable Midsummer!
Midsummer: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for Litha (Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials)*
Witchcraft Cocktails by Julia Halina Hadas*
Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden*
Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Correspondences*
Spells for a Magickal Year by Sarah Bartlett*
And there you have it my friends, all the details and fun ideas for Litha. I hope this post was helpful and that you are able to craft a fun and enjoyable Midsummer for you and your loved ones.
Have you ever celebrated Midsummer? Comment down below and tell me all about it!
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