(47 min CLASS) Litha Myths, Meditation, & Spell w/ Erin Anderson-Kipp

MODULE 1: LITHA CUSTOMS & LORE

The word “solstice” comes from the Latin "solstitium," which means “sun stands still.” Ancient cultures around the world celebrated this time of year, also called Midsummer, or Litha (LEE-tah), as everything from a potent fire festival to a time for honoring the space between Heaven and Earth.

In some Celtic and Northern European traditions, Litha marks the point in the year when the Holly King (ruler over Winter; the Moon; Darkness) defeats the Oak King (ruler over Summer; the Great Central Sun; Light).

In other words, the Summer Solstice Sabbat can be both exuberant and reflective; joyous and melancholy. In this first module of the Litha Ritual Series, Energy Alchemist and Ritual Master of Ceremonial Magick Erin Anderson talks about some of the practices that have characterized Northern European / Norse folk magick at Midsummer throughout history.

MODULE 2: LITHA ALTAR CORRESPONDENCES

The power of the Sun at Litha is protective, healing, empowering, revitalizing and inspiring—all qualities that facilitate resilience. In this module you’ll learn about some of the energies, symbols, colors and spells native to this Wiccan sabbat. You can incorporate any or all of these elements in your daily life, work them into your personal altar ... or simply meditate on them to learn more about how they can make your life more meaningful and magickal!

MODULE 3: LITHA ALIGNNMENT REFLECTION

Litha is a time not just for the raucous celebration of all things fire and solar, but for quietly examining our inner motivations, our values, our impact on self and others. We can use this insight to realign with how we want to approach our time on the planet. But to make these explorations from a place of clarity and openness, we must first reaffirm our natural resilience.

In this alignment meditation/reflection module, we tap into our vast reserves of resilience via the deep connection we share with Mother Gaia. In particular, we access her wisdom through our feet chakras. Our feet chakras are incredibly sensitive instruments! Tune in to learn how you can use the information they convey to remember your truth and validate your connection to both the Earth and to the cosmos.

MODULE 4: LITHA ROOT MAGICK SPELL

In this Litha Root Magick spell, we will create and bless a grounding amulet. We’ll charge this amulet with the power to help us access our deep reserves of resilience at the time of the transition from full solar radiance to darkness’ return.

We’ll also put a modern spin on the ancient Midsummer tradition of Setting the Watch to banish the “evil spirit” of self-doubt.

Supplies::

A small sachet / pouch (one you could potentially carry with you or wear around your neck)
A dozen or so “offerings” to the Earth (coins, ribbons to tie around a branch, berries, water you can sprinkle here and there)
Time to spend in nature foraging for different items you’d be able to fit in your pouch

MEET YOUR TEACHER

Erin Anderson is a healer, metaphysician and Celtic Shaman initiate in the Hermetic Lineage of King Salomon. Through mindfulness coaching, energetic re-coding protocols, ritual practice and the art of intuitive perception, Erin helps her clients cultivate emotional and spiritual resilience so they can live with greater passion, purpose and meaning.

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