Oak Trees at Tara
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Caer Ravensong
We open our
full moon rituals to all who are brought to us. Join us for an adventure in
self-discovery, for seeking wisdom or healing, or merely for the joy of gathering
in a magickal community.
Litha /Mead Moon Ritual
June 26, Saturday 2010
6 pm: Gathering & Potluck
7 pm: Ritual
Please let us know if you are coming.
We will be outside, weather permitting.
Litha 101
Summer Solstice Celebration
Litha (the name) may come from Saxon tradition -- the opposite
of Yule. On this longest day of the year, light and life are
abundant. At mid-summer, the Sun God has reached the moment of
his greatest strength. Seated on his greenwood throne, he is
also lord of the forests, and his face is seen in church
architecture peering from countless foliate masks.
The Christian religion converted this day of Jack-in-the-Green
to the Feast of St. John the Baptist, often portraying him in
rustic attire, sometimes with horns and cloven feet (like the
Greek Demi-God Pan)
Midsummer Night's Eve is also special for adherents of the
Faerie faith. The alternative fixed calendar date of June 25
(Old Litha) is sometimes employed by covens.
Special Activities
An Ideal time to reaffirm your vows to the Lord and Lady or your
dedication to following the old traditions.
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Litha History (an interesting link)
Druid Sacred Tree (Ogham) for Summer (June 10 to July
7 )
Duir (Oak)
Oak has been considered sacred by just about every
culture that has encountered the tree, but it was held in particular
esteem by the Celts because of its size, longevity, and nutritious
acorns. The oak was the "King of Trees" in a grove. Magick wands were
made of its wood. Oak galls, known as Serpent Eggs, were used in
magickal charms. Acorns gathered at night held the greatest fertility
powers. The Druids and Priestesses listened to the rustling oak leaves
and the wrens in the trees for divinatory messages. Burning oak leaves
purifies the atmosphere. The ashes can be used in spells for protection,
strength, success and stability; the different varieties will lend their
own special 'flavour' to the magic.
courtesy of
Herne
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There will be a partial Lunar Eclipse June 26th. Here's some info:
Nasa
Wikipedia
Read more about
Lunar
Eclipse
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