Element:
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Water
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Herbs:
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Anise,
Basil, Betony, Carnation, Chamomile, Cinquefoil, Copal, Daisy,
Elder, Fennel, Fern, Frankincense, Galangal, Heather, Heliotrope,
Hemp, Honeysuckle, Ivy, Larkspur, Lavender, Laurel, Lemon, Lemon
Balm, Lily, Marigold, Mugwort, Mullein, Nettle, Oak, Orange,
Orchid, Orpins, Pine, Plantain, Rose, Rue, Saffron, Sandalwood,
St. John’s Wort, Thyme, Verbena, Vervain, Wild Thyme, Wisteria,
Yarrow, Ylang-Ylang
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Oil/Incense:
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Cinnamon,
Frankincense, Heliotrope, Lavender, Lemon, Lily of the Valley,
Mint, Musk, Myrrh, Orange, Orange Pine, Pine, Rose, Saffron,
Sandalwood, Wisteria
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Colors:
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Blue,
Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Tan, Yellow
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Stones:
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Agates,
Alexandrite, Aventurine, Carnelian, Cat’s Eye, Citrine,
Diamond, Emerald, Fluorite, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Pearl,
Tiger Eye, Topaz
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Foods:
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Ale,
Bread, Cheese, Edible flowers, Garden fresh fruits and vegetables
are made into a variety of dishes are perfect for celebrating
this day, Lemons, Mead & Wine, Milk, Oranges, Pumpernickel
bread, Summer squash & other vegetables
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Symbols:
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Besom,
Fairies, God’s Eye’s, Seashells, Sun symbols
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Activities:
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Family
reunions, Handfastings, Herb gathering, Rededication to the God &
Goddess, Summer activities with family and friends
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Spellworkings:
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Fire
magick, Water magick
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Deities:
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Goddesses
-
Aine, Anahita, Bona Dea, Cerde, Dag, Dana, Eiru, Faery Folk,
Fenne, Grania, Gwydion, Kupala, Mabd, Pregnant Goddesses,
Sekhmet, Sul, Sun Goddesses, War Goddesses
Gods
- Apollo, Baal, Bel, Dagda, Donnus, El, Helios, Huon, Llew, Math,
Maui, Oak/Holly King, Ogmios, Sun Gods, War Gods, Zeus
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Other
Names:
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Alban
Heruin, Midsummer,
Summer
Solstice,
Whit
Sunday
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Related
Festivals:
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Feast
of John the Baptist -
A Christian day that marks as the birth of John the Baptist.
Vestalia
- An ancient Roman festival celebrated at the beginning of June
rather than on the solstice that honors the Goddess Vesta, the
Goddess of the hearth and home. Vesta’s temple was usually
attended by virgins, but during this festival married women were
permitted in as well.
Midsummer
Night’s Eve -
special holiday of the Faerie faith.
Old
Litha (June
25th)
- some Covens use this date instead
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