Litha, otherwise known as midsummer or the summer solstice, is a fire festival celebrated on June 21 in 2019. It is the longest day of the year, which also means it is the shortest night. The triumphant sun gives energy to the land as it shines brightly, full of passion, abundance, love and light. Litha is symbolic of the power of the sun and we rejoice in the blessings it brings us. At this time, we celebrate that we can draw energy from the light, the peak of summer and the abundance the earth brings us. Here are seven ideas to...

Read of a book or something in print. Reading a book is a great act of self-care because it takes you out of yourself.  Reading can inspire, teach, or get the imagination flowing. And when you put the book down you’re able to feel like you’ve accomplished something!  Need more reasons? Reading is calming, it can increase our empathy, it helps with sleeping issues, and it is typically positive entertainment. Set the mood by creating a comfortable space, prepare a snack and a beverage, pack a pipe with your favourite cannabis strain, add some candles for mood lighting, and enjoy...

Take your herbal intake in a new direction by infusing your intentions into your consumption method. Here’s a few easy ways to do this. Smoking: Mix a little ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg together into a bit of fresh water (or moon water if you have it handy). Use hemp rolling papers and carefully paint sigils, a wish or words of power onto them and let it dry. Roll up your cannabis, or safe herbs, and smoke it to release the energy into the Universe. Edibles: With the same spice blend, make some edibles or paint sigils, your wish or words...

As many other witches can attest, candle acquisition is a favourite hobby of mine. Candles harness the power of fire and the ability to bring transition and change.  Even the basic act of lighting a candle creates a sense of calm in and around me. Today's challenge is simple and focuses on building a zone of relaxation, especially when you "just need a minute". When you get home, light a candle. Choose an area of your home that recalls loving memories in abundance. Let the light foster tranquility as well as a sense of joy as you heighten your senses and...

  Sometimes there are small tasks that we leave lurking in our lives but we procrastinate scratching them off our lists. Today channel your inner kitchen witch and scratch one of those tasks of your “to do” list. If you can’t think of one, here are some suggestions on how a small simple self-care change can brighten your future days. Make a small change to your diet and keep up that tradition. This may be drinking one extra glass of water per day or taking away some carbs and adding an extra portion of veggies to your meal once a...