It probably goes without saying, but we're still in Covid-19 isolation mode, and we're doing our best to make it work (though remote recording comes with all kinds of fun challenges).It's hard to believe, but we're already coming up on the Summer Solstice (aka Litha, Midsummer or Bonfire Day). Per usual, we're here to give you some history, some happenings and some ideas on how you can celebrate this fire holiday, and send the sun off with a bang.Chapters00:00 - Intro01:00 - Welcome back shenanigans. We're still doing our best to record remotely (and we're over it.)02:39 - Tea Talk04:57 - One of the perks of being a Patreon member is a shout out on an episode, and we now have our first member. Welcome (and thank you) to our new supporter.06:08 - Midsummer (aka Litha, Summer Solstice) is upon us, and we give you an overview of some of the traditional things that were/are celebrated during this holiday. (Here's a hint - lots of fire and fae folk.)11:58 - There are a number of celestial events during this time of year. We give you an overview of different constellations and other astrological happenings.15:60 - Another thing that is really celebrated at this time of year is marriage and partnership.16:53 - Next we talk about the need fire, also known as the fire of necessity - an ancient Saxon tradition.21:17 - Like the idea of having your own need fire, but can't setup a bonfire? We have a suggestion.23:80 - All about the God of Nocturnal Thunder (not the other nocturnal thing...)24:13 - Things you can add to your midsummer altar and spells you can perform at this time.31:23 - We chat about other traditional things people do at this time of year like hunting willow wisps while you wait for the sun to rise, and drinking honey meade. (Which leads to a discussion on how the word honeymoon came about.)36:23 - Meaning of Solstice - where it comes from, and what it represents.42:03 - Send your messages of hope, prosperity and abundance to the land of Spirit with "The Dreamer".45:05 - It's time for this week's tarot pull.48:56 - Final words of wisdom (or something) before we sign off for the day.Tarot Deck Used: https://www.earthboundtrading.com/wildwood-tarot-deck (The Wildwood Tarot)Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicfromtheroot/ (@magicfromtheroot)Support us by becoming a member on https://www.patreon.com/magicfromtheroot (Patreon)Contact us: http://magicfromtheroot.com/index.php/contact-us/ (Click Here) to send us a message.Visit our website: http://magicfromtheroot.com/ (magicfromtheroot.com)
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