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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Summer's Great Magic has Arrived




Summer's Great Magic
Has Arrived


Happy Summer Everyone
Thankyou for Celebrating with me



Summer Time Magic is Here..
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Many Celebrate all over the World
between June 19-23..
~Summer Solstice ~ Midsummer
~ Litha
~ ST John's Day
 ~Father's Day

~And Many More
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Some Midsummer Highlights....
while waiting for the New Sun..

Dreaming of Summer
Waiting for the New Sun
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Fairy magic all around..

Magical Earth Spiral
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A Tribute welcoming the Sun
into the Universal Spiral
Every Stone, carrying a Blessing and Wish for All
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Grab a magic stone..and make a wish..


Everyone needs wings to celebrate

Sparklers for Midsummer Eve ..
waiting for the Sun to rise..
and more sparklers 
for Summer Solstice Night
to Make Summer Solstice Wishes
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Summer Magic can be Celebrated
Everyday
Light a Sparkler for Your Wishes and Dreams,
for a Special Tribute to those you love..or to honor the Summer 
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It is Magical
to watch the Sun rise ...to Awaken
and finally..
to watch the Sun go down
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And fall Gently with Sleep


Both Doorways
of Sun-Magic
are
Celebrated

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Wands, Masks..Hats.. Crowns..face paint
whatever you imagine..express Sun Magic
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(Who cares if the neighbours see you..it's dark out anyways)


A Sun Ornament to hang outside
on the apple tree for Solstice Celebration
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Hang ribbons, stars, chimes..beads..whatever you like..
adorn your space with Sun Magic
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A Summer Solstice Star filled with Citrine Crystals
adorns a tea cup
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Citrine Crystals are Blazing like the Sun
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Fresh Mint-Tea from the Herb Garden will be magical
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Some Fairy Spelt Cakes...
for yourself
or your Midsummer Fairy guests..
as an offering

Special nature-ornaments made under the New Sun


The day spent outside celebrating  powerful new energy..


In about two weeks these herbal bundles will all dry out...
and can be enjoyed!
or saved for special occaision
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Kissed by the Solstice Sun..
they will carry that special magic

Summer's Presence is here..
The Sun Bending Light
into more light
and then lessening..
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Explore new treasures of Summer..celebrate Nature's Power
Visit a special spot
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Pictured above..and Here... stands My Favorite Sacred Tree
My Friend
Summer calls us to spend time in Nature
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 CELEBRATE


 

Experience the Beauty of Summer's Energy
Everyday

Here's to the SUN
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Enjoy the New Season
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In the Spirit Of Summer Magic
I wish you All
Joy, Peace and Harmony
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Thankyou for Celebrating with me
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* I would love to share a super-beautiful Summer Solstice post "Welcome Summer"
 by
The Magical Alina
from 
 The Purple Caravan
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Thankyou Alina for your magic !


Awake with Charm And Spirit
**

May
M a g i c
Follow you...

All
Summer
Long


Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Midsummer Magic: Harvest and Crafting



A Midsummer Harvest is a very Festive one..a very Magical One!
The Sun's Power is at it's highest peak, it's zenith..and everything kissed by this Magical Sun is something to celebrate!
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A beautiful time to pick flowers or herbs carrying this Sun's magic! A wonderful to time to enjoy nature's gifts and create an arrangement, a Nature Mandala, a Solstice Meditation..also Floral Head-Wreathes and Crowns to wear ..all beautiful ways of celebrating the Beauty of Nature and honoring the Sun.



The Power of the SUN and the Longest Day...
Many love to gather sacred plants on the Solstice... as it is when the Sun is at it's most magical potentcy and power! A very powerful day.....and then from that point the Sun decreases in it's power..so it is a powerful day to gather Memories and Energy and Magic in the Form of Nature's Kingdom.
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Of course..Nature is powerful every day and in every moment..but it is wonderful to observe and honor those heightened times when nature's vibration is shifting and creating new changes! Natural Miracles are Blessings!


Solstice Tributes can be created in any way you like.. and make intentions and wishes, poems, offerings of  beauty, love, healing and Good Will for those you love.



Gather special things..make a special Solstice Creation-bottle with flowers or special tokens..and fill it with all your positive wishes, dreams, creative intentions...wishes for the world ..your own dreams..a dedication to honor nature and the Sun...

A jar full of Solstice Magic
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More Magic Harvesting
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Gathering Herb Bundles, Floral Bundles,
bundles for Smudge Sticks  and making Nature Crowns and Lavender Wands
is also a fun tradition
to spend outside creating that day!




Enjoy their floral scent in a  room , or as decoration. Tied and fastened with hemp cord in your favorite color is a nice touch!

Nature Crafting
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For Smudge Bundles and Herb Bundles: Gather a  large bunch, cut them all the same length..they will shrink down a bit..fasten a spiral around them, tighten with hemp cord..hang them up to dry in a dark airy space..and enjoy once fully dried. Lovely for special celebrations.

A fun activity to do out in the the Solstice Sun..
Make sure to bring  a crown of course..when making these Royal Solstice Treaures!

 This beautiful Smudge stick was created last Summer Solstice..the last one left, they make wonderful gifts and are special blends of what you enjoy. I love to use Lavender, Catnip/Catmint, Sage and Rosemary...

*Special Note*
(* always know how to Properly Identify plants or seek an expert!) If you use smudge sticks for burning , always use Safety First, use a smudge bowl and make sure it is a scent/plants you are not allergic to etc  )




Smudge sticks are traditionally burned,  but they can simply be used as Decoration and enjoyed for their scent and beauty. I enjoy them as decorations and as herbal bundles and wands.

Herbal Smudge stick pictured with Selenite Wand and Moonstone
Beautifully resting in a sunlit window.


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More
Midsummer Crafting
and Creating

 Midsummer Crafting
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Another beautiful tradition is leaving any special stones or beads and charms outside/ or in the windowsill as the sun rises for Solstice. A Natural way to fill stones and beads with Solstice Magic.


Solstice is all about the Sun..and spending the day Celebrating the Sun.
It is wonderful to create beaded bracelets and necklaces and Suncatchers  etc..in this Sun Festival  to make memories. It will carry that special power!


Strands of crystals and beads that have been
Kissed by the Solstice Sun.....how magical!

Rose Quartz Necklace kissed by the Solstice Sun
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The Sun is a Magnificent Force of energy..
we too can be creative like the SUN
and Shine in all directions
and Celebarte the power of life
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The sun gives
 the earth , all creatures
and all of us...
so much life

Wishing you Much Midsummer Magic
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More posts to come...

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~Gorgeous Fairy Statues~
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If you Love Fairies
 here is a Magical post " Getting Ready"
by
Alina from the Purple Caravan
http://thepurplecaravan.blogspot.com/2010/06/getting-ready.html

Gorgeous Fairies Alina!!!


*****
Awake with Charm and Spirit
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Sunday, June 13, 2010

Midsummer Magic Underway: Of Books and the Fae






Midsummer Magic is Underway
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Can you hear the fresh new pulse
beginning to arrive?
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Soon Summer will be born..
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The Faery Magic is underway...
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Soon Midsummer Will arise
and greet us with
New Life


The perfect timing to dive in
and revisit
and read your Faery favorites

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Perfect too... while waiting for the Sun to Rise on Solstice


For those who love the Fae and Flowers..
a classic of beauty,
Of Art and Prose for every Season
and every Flower
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(There are soooo many fairy books / artists to choose from)
Any faves?


This beautiful painting,  a favorite..
~Midsummer Eve~ (1908)
Edward Robert Hughes(1851-1914)


Faery Art is  Midsummer Enchantment to enjoy


If you have your own wings..get them out too
( don't we all?)


The Countdown to Summer Solstice has begun
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More posts to follow..
on celebrations and traditions...
A Day when Summer will be Born
and the Sun's Power is at
it's most
Ultimate Vibration
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May Misdummer Bring you
New Blessings
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The Gift:
Your Summer~Essence
is coming to Life
And Rising
with the Summer
Solstice
Sun
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Recieve
Nature's
B e a u t y


Enjoy the Gifts arriving
May you meet the Faeries of Midsummer Magic
wherever you go...

Awake with Charm and Spirit
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More Midsummer Magic Posts to Follow..
till then...I will be reading..


and...


I will be sipping some Fairy Tea
Care to join me?
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