Midsummer

Celebrate Midsummer-A Day of Warmth and Light,A Night of Fairy Folk and MagicMidsummer is one of the most ancient, widespread, and joyful Pagan festivals. The sun rises to the height of its power on the summer solstice, and Midsummer Eve is filled with fairy mischief and magic. Anna Franklin reveals the origins and customs of this enchanting holiday ·Myths and The gods and goddesses of Midsummer, rolling wheels, the Midsummer tree, circle dancing, and torchlight processions·Midsummer magic and Fairy contact, spells, empowering magical tools with solstice sun energy, Midsummer Eve pillow divination·Traditional summertime Elderflower Fritters, Gooseberry Fool, Coamhain Soup, Strawberry Wine, Heather Ale, Clary Sage Tea·Seasonal Rite of the Oak King and the Holly King, Cornish Flower Ritual, Witch Rite for Midsummer Day, Drawing Down the Sun·Midsummer herb Gathering and drying herbs for magical oils, incenses, inks, and teas; herb recipes, from Amun Ra to Sun Goddess Oil·First Runner Up for the 2003 Coaltion of Visionary Resources (COVR) Award for Best Non-fiction Book