Have a fun Litha!

Litha, the Summer Solstice is a time of celebration of the sun's peak, the Sun Lord at full power! This celebration is of the Goddess' DOMNU and the LADY of the LAKE. Both watery Goddess' as DOMNU is the Mother of the Oceans. This aspect of Ana is extremely powerful as Her Lord and if you imagine the Ocean waves you can perceive Her power! It is to Her that tribes living alongside the Ocean pray. Known by many names across the world such as Yemaya in Africa this Goddess has been revered throughout the ages of ,mankind.



Here in Britain there were a tribe of people many moons ago who worshipped Her (Domnu) in great reverence. This tribe, the ancient Irish Fomoire, one of the spiritual ancestry of Britain, revered the Ocean as the giver of Life. They were magical creatures and were the Mer-people and lived in harmony with the Ocean and Domnu. Domnu was born of Chaos and Old-Night, two of the original manifestations of the Lord and Lady's predecessors. Essential and powerful manifestations of the Universe' creation!

For more information on the spiritual ancestry of Britain please see the book by Kathy Jones entitled "Spinning the Wheel of Ana".

( ISBN 1-872983-02-2 and available from www.kathyjones.co.uk )

Litha Ritual

Always goto watery places at this time of year to truly appreciate the Goddess' energy. As Domnu we find her at the ocean's edge and at the Lakeside we find her as Lady of the Lake.
By making offerings to the waters we can honour these two aspects of the Goddess. The offerings can be flowers or floating candles or homemade paper boats (decorated with designs to honour Litha)
Making prayers as we watch these float away to the Goddess for fruitful harvests and fertility, for prosperity and health, for fun and mirth, for happiness and peace.
ENJOY!

Blessed Be.

As the unicorn dances....

As the unicorn dances,

The light begins to swirl,

Minds awakening to the wisdom world,

Innocence and purity,

Clarity brings forgiveness!

Welcome to a world of sparkle,

Gleaming golden horns,

Swishing manes of white.

As the unicorn dances,

The whole world alights!

Bringing peace and love,

Care for nature and the Earth,

Magic and mystery!

Great beings of light,

Shining through the night.

Playing in the forest,

Wild and alive!

Forever souls are shining bright,

Potential for a glorious life!

Angels tread near the unicorn,

Magical beings of the everlasting eras,

Wonder is in our souls!
The unicorn prances into the distance,
The mists twirl around,
Avalon is the sound!
Pipers and horn players,
Harps and drums,
The fae are with us, everyone!

Dancing in the light of the moon,
The time is coming very soon.
When the world will awaken,
Energy flowing,
From Chakras that have laid still,
To reveal a new golden wisdom,
For all to share!
But beware!
There must be cleansing of the world,
To allow this glory to behold!

Welcome to the new world,
Light shining forth,
Angels and Unicorns leading the way!
Light beings of the fifth dimension
Guiding us all
Into the Golden Age!
May you all find this happiness
Filtering through,
May the sky be forever blue!
Blessings of the Unicorn shine in the light!
Be open to their guidance, morn , noon and night!

Blessed Be.

Litha Blessings!

As the summer reaches it's height,

So the birds are put to flight.

Dancing begins at sunset

Goes on til dawn in the heat of the night.

Fires a'burning, music a 'plays

Feeling for more hot, hot days.

Litha spirit fills the air,

Dancing dolphins through the waves,

Seals, the selkies make us aware

Of Domnu's presence at Summer Solstice

Mother of the Oceans brings blessings galore

Fertility, Abundance, Prosperity,

Blessings of a glorious summer to be

As Ana begins to blossom fine

So the flowers fill our mind

Smells of sweet Roses,

Jasmine, Fuschia, Freesia

Drifting on the summer breeze

Fairies come to dance with glee

At Stonehenge there's a frenzy of activity

Druids gather to bless you and me

Dancing, Singing, Music, Fire

Hours of fun to bring in the dawn

Of the summer's height

When the Sun doth shine

Midsummer madness fills the air

Everyone is greeted with a flair

Of happiness and laughter

Warmth of the soul ever after

Drums a 'sounding to the beat

Of summer's wonderful blessed heat!

Blessed Be

Beltane is here!

 Beltane is here!

Let's sound a cheer!

Summer is a comin-in

The sun in His glory

Once again.

The conch shell is sounded

for celebrations to begin

To call a new dawn

Of rising nwyfre in all

The rising dragon.

Fertility abounds,

Great strength of body and mind

Happiness of sunshine and flowers

Green green grass

Animals in oestre.

Rhiannon rides Her white mare

Through the fields and vales

Her lover in her heart

The rising dragon prevails,

Bringing new gifts of love.

The sovereign of the land

Bringing kindness,

making a stand!

For righteousness and life

Beltane is here!

Blessed be

Spring Equinox Blessings!

Spring Equinox Blessings

As the dawn begins to break,

The Earth begins to awake,

To a bright new day

Of flowers blooming

Sunshine creating

A happy day for All!

The Hare brings rebirth

At the dawn

A break to the wintertime

Gentle blessings of new life

A new way of living

A time of forgiving!

Oestre teaches us of fertility

The time of a woman's moon blessing

As girl's become women

Their minds expand

Their bodies bloom

Their world's change!

As Ostara brings new fertility to Earth

So the garden blooms to colours

Of yellow, lilac and white

Of orange, red and purple,

Iris, Daffodil, Crocus,

Tulips and Violets!

The carpet of flowers

Brings the April showers

Gentle rains to bless the Earth

To help bring about rebirth

Lush new growth

Spring Equinox Blessings!

Blessed Be  



IMBOLC Poem

As the blessed Spring arrives,

Flowers such as snowdrop grow,

Deep beneath the white clean snow.

Bridie, the Maiden pure and bright

Doth sing this blessed Imbolc night

Dancing through the gardens fair

To hasten blooms everywhere

Little bells do twinkle in the morn

Her copper mirror shines with the sun,

Bringing glory to everyone!

Around the holy spring and sacred well

Bride sings Her happy tale

Of healing fine o'er hill and dale

Gathering to celebrate

We do prayer ties make

Hoping for a brighter day

Singing and dancing 'ere so gay

With the colours white, yellow, pink

Pastels do our minds make think

Of the brightness of the Spring

Light and life in everything!

Brigdhe, the Maiden of Smithcraft

Brings to us Her sacred art

Casting metal in the forge

Creating from the elements

Of fire and earth

Water and Air

Beautiful creations abound

Birds sing all around

Beginning their year of nesting time

Spring-cleaning at yours and mine!

Hare, the Spirit of the Spring

Doth gentle rebirth bring

Renewing all they touch

Free they run

Through the fields

Flying with the moon

And shining with the Sun.

Merlin doth shapeshift to hare

Spreading His magic everywhere.

Let us learn to magic make

And bring happiness in our wake.

The Eagle too brings Springtime blessings

Glory, light and spirit strong

Soaring o'er the mountains all day long

Wings spread far to hold our heart

Love to us the eagle doth impart

Teaching of guidance of the soul

Spirituality will call

To everyone both big and small

Help the eagle will always bring

To those who are ready to sing!

Thank you Great Goddess for the Spring

For light and life and everything

For joy and happiness

Flower and tree

Filling the gardens of you and me

Renewal abounds for all to find

Within the soul, body and mind

Great are the days of shining sun

The year truly has begun!

Blessed Be

Animal Totems - The spirit of the Cat

 Cats are familiars to us witches!!!

They are beautiful creatures of secrecy, mystery, magic and delight!

They fly with us on our broomsticks through the skies to protect and guide us through the night. At night they come into their own lurking in the shadows to pop out and say hello!

In the day they bask in the sun like Lions their larger friends of the jungle.

So what can we learn from Cats?

Magic is mysterious

Secrets are to be kept

Within mystery lies deep truths that lead to inner wisdom

Delight in the senses for much can be gleamed for our knowledge

Look deep into the shadows of your own heart to find your true self

If you are scared by what you find there pray for guidance from the Cat who is good to help with shadows of many kinds.

There are many kinds of Cat, all of us will know our little friends who live with us!

It is they I speak of above, however there are many other "big" cats who still hold cat wisdom.

JAGUAR - being a Cat the familiar of the Goddess and close to the Moon as She be of the night, Jaguar Woman! She be of dream and keeps temple like a priestess!

Deep in the jungle She knows the best tracks to follow and knows how to stalk with stealth.

I have a wonderful CD album called "Temple of the Dream Jaguar" and just listening you are guided to a whole new realm of tranquility and rest.

LIONESS - the huntress of the pride She provides for Her male Lion and Her cubs. First to defend Her world and to lead the pride to new grounds and for water.

Sensing danger always and knowing of the wisdom of how to protect from it!

The Lioness woman finds power in the Sun and will be rarely seen at night when She keeps secretive.

TIGRESS - A Goddess of power, the Tigress Woman knows Her world well.

She hides away in secret worlds from mankind.

She knows Her enemy and Her friend.

She looks to the day and night equally hence her stripes of orange gold and black.

Often seen at sunset!

PANTHER - A Lady of the night! Keeping away all fright!

Loves deep jungle to hide away

Seems so careful Her friends say.

Looks to birds above in the trees

For signs of news of approaching enemies!

LEOPARD - The most careful cat of all it's said

Whose quite happy to make their bed

In distant lands hidden from human's eye

Climbing is their forte

To stay away from all that's naughty!

All these aspects of the big cats can be seen in our own little furry friends. It is wise to learn as much as you can about your familiars before you ever venture near one.

Friends they are but remember wild they are too!!!

Cats are kindly creatures but will soon be disheartened if you keep too distant.

Make a friend of your familiar and they'll be your friends back!

Welcome to the magical world of the CAT!

Blessings

Soleil Dragonflight