Litha

Litha occurs during midsummer (Litha is the old Roman name) and has the longest day of the year. The sun is at its highest point in the sky, with the God strong and virile; the fertility of the Goddess is at its peak. She is pregnant with the young god and pregnant with the harvest. Here, then is a balance of fire and water.

Notes: Our celebration of midsummer begins with Queen of the Night (a beautiful flower with an even more beautiful scent), and is complemented by fresh, ripe Raspberries, Plumeria, Heather, Hyacinth, and the glow from the bright hot Sun.