Sabbat Series – Litha

Characteristics of Litha: Gratitude, Growth + Bounty, Magic + Spiritual Power

Litha is the midsummer celebration of the longest day and shortest night of the year. Traditional methods of celebration include bonfires and torchlight processions—rituals intended to encourage the sun, whose power shall wane throughout the remainder of the season. Like Beltane, fire is an element of Litha and bonfires were lit to assist the sun as it journeyed across the sky, changing course and shortening the days. More commonly referred to as Midsummer's Night, Litha is believed to be a time when the veil was thin between worlds and the faerie folk would pass into the human world at Twilight and offer blessings. It is a time to celebrate the abundance and beauties of Mother Earth-- Flowers are in bloom and gardens are producing fresh vegetables and fruits.

Litha is the time to align yourself with the powerful energies of the sun and summertime. Everything is growing and expanding and now is the time to expand your ideas, business, goals or desires. And like all Wheel of the Year Sabbats, Litha is an opportunity to show gratitude for all that you have and thank Mother Earth for her bounty. Litha is also a time to acknowledge your successes thus far in the Wheel of the Year.

Whether your desire is to rekindle a connection to the ancient past, return to a simpler way of celebrating our Mother Earth, or forge a new path forward this blend was made for your arsenal. The Litha blend embraces the ancient powers of the Summer Solstice and the celebration of the harvest. “Litha” is perfect for wearing topically, diffusing in meditation, contemplation, or any healing work. While it can be enjoyed any time, the most powerful benefits will be during the period of June 19 through July 31.

• Lime promotes sureness of self by cleansing the aura and releasing negativity in the mind; and facilitating the opening of the solar plexus and heart chakras where much of our personal power is held.
• Pink Grapefruit is known for its instantly uplifting and energizing aroma—both inducing relaxation and reducing depressive states this oil is a unique dichotomy. Grapefruit clears the psychological 'heat' and congestion that result from self-criticism and blame, promoting a lightness of spirit.
• Balsam fir creates a feeling of strong grounding, anchoring, and self-empowerment.
• Texas Cedarwood stimulates the limbic part of the brain which is the center of emotions and memory and the pineal gland which releases melatonin.
• Lemon is refreshing, rejuvenating, stimulating, and balancing. It inspires creativity and improves mental clarity.
• Spruce oil is used for releasing emotional blocks and brings about a feeling of balance. The Lakota Indians used spruce to strengthen their ability to communicate with the Great Spirit.
• Juniper berry is strongly protective and dispels negative energies and entities. It is often used in healing rites and to purify a space. During meditation it helps with focus and concentration and is often associated with prophecy and divination.