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Garden Magick
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As Litha is a celebration of the God's power and blessings on the crops, Garden Spells are popular at this time.
*An old spell against weeds* (This hasn't worked for me yet, but I found it in an old book of folklore and home remedies and it was interesting, so I'm including it.):
Under a waning moon, break a leaf from your garden's tallest weed. Crush it between your teeth (Make sure it's not poisonous, of course!) and spit it upon the earth, saying:
"Malum Depuo, Hostem Veneno Caedo Caedo." (I have no idea the translation or exact pronunciation of this, as I said, it was in an old book)
Cut off the rest of the weed stalk or stem with a Boline or silver knife and spread a handful of salt over the hidden weed root. All the garden bears witness to the act and it's enemies must then withdraw.
*A Chant for an Herb Garden on Solstice*
Most every Witch has at least a small herb garden- this is a wonderful little chant to be said over your herb garden on the Solstice sunrise. I like to say it while watering my Herbs, too.
- "Thyme and sage for sore throats,
- Rosemary to darken hair,
- Bergamot to make a tea,
- Flax for me to wear.
- Cecily for sour fruit,
- Lemon balm a cake,
- Chive to mix with salad and egg,
- Mint a thirst to slake.
- The Wise Women of old with loving care
- Grew herbs and gave poor folk a share,
- And cottage gardens still are found
- Where natures' medicines abound."
*A Litha prayer for the Earth.*
- "Great God, Father of the Earth,
- Shine down on this, your strongest day.
- Blessed Goddess who gave us Birth,
- Bless us who honor your ancient way.
- As Summer's light falls to the ground,
- lending crops and trees it's power,
- the Summer winds blow warm and round,
- touching the corn silk and the flowers.
- We give you thanks, our Mother Earth,
- We praise you, fire of the Sun.
- We dance this Solstice day with Mirth,
- from dawns' first light 'till the day is done."
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