Magical June

 

Fresh Lavender  Gathered From My Garden

Good Morning from Persephone's Folly! Its been one helluva winter and I am very very glad to see the Calendar turn towards the month of June. For details on all of that personal stuff check out my Northern Visions blog--

  Summer schedule here means fresh herb gathering, crafting of infused oils, magical garden planting and wrapping and drying Smudge Sticks for the rest of the year. This summer I have planted an entire walkway with alternating Lavender and Sage for those Smudge Sticks- I adore them! I guess some of you do as well since they are almost sold out!

  The Summer Solstice - June 21- is one of my favorite seasonal observances in that it is total play-time for me! I choose an 'only can do it in the summer' activity like canoeing or a day at the beach and revel in the fact that it is finally summer-time in the north. At home I will set a small altar and leave offerings and homage to my Gods and the Fae ,as well as other Land Spirits, will receive their gifts at their shrine in my back yard.



  St John's Day  - June 24- is an herb gathering day. St John's wort grows in abundance here in Northern Michigan and if the herb has flowered then I make a day of it with hiking and gathering the plant tops for future use in tinctures, soaps, and oils.

Are there summer magical milestones that you observe? I would love to hear about them in the comments section!