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June 2008 Newsletter h
Lunabar Moon Phases
New falls on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 3:23 PM
First Quarter falls on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Full "Planting" Moon falls on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 1:31 PM
Last Quarter falls on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 8:11 AM
Holidays For June 2008
Flag day- June 14th
Father’s day- June 15th
Litha/Summer Solstice- June 20th
June’s Horoscopes
Aries
(Mar. 21- April 20)
Protect your interests legally if necessary. Look into real estate. You will find that social activities will be enjoyable and will promote new connections. Compromising could be on the agenda this month.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.
Taurus
(Apr. 21- may 21)
Don't use the interstate as a racetrack. Your depressed mood has been hard to shake. Bring work home if it will help you get caught up. Balance is required if you want stability.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.
Gemini
(May 22-June 21)
I Don't let siblings put pressure on you. Digestive disorders will be a result of family squabbles. Do things because you want to, not because someone else thinks you should. Your uncanny insight will help you make the right choices.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.
Cancer
(June 22-July 22)
Compromise if you wish to have any fun at all. You will find that you are able to clear up a number of small but important details. Hidden matters are likely to surface. Take care of matters involving institutions or government agencies.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
Leo
(July 23-Aug 22)
Be sure to take advantage of the opportunities that exist. Pleasure trips will induce exciting and passion ate encounters with those of foreign extraction. Don't jump the gun; you may find yourself getting angry at the wrong person. Any financial limitations will probably have to be dealt with on your own.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.
Virgo
(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
You may have a problem at work with a female coworker. You'll find it easy to upgrade your environment by redecorating or changing your residence. Your emotional attitude with respect to your status and direction in society may be unrealistic. You must take care of health problems that have been lingering.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.
Libra
(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Entertain in your home and make aesthetic enhancements that will please those who reside with you. Don't let your lover put demands on you. Do not ruffle feathers if possible. Family members may want you at home, when your heart is telling you to spend time with someone you recently met.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.
Scorpio
(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Talk to others about your plans. Be honest with yourself before getting involved with someone who is likely to lead you on. Take the day to relax and pamper yourself. Look into attending seminars that can expand your perception.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.
Sagittarius
(Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
You can ask for favors and get sound advice from close friends or relatives. Dazzle them with your intellectual conversation. Confronting a situation will only result in indignation and misunderstandings. Spend some quality time with the one you love. Your talents will shine at work.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
Capricorn
(Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Unique forms of entertainment could capture your attention and bring about a romantic interest. You may find your self in a romantic situation. You could find yourself left with someone's dirty laundry. Exaggeration or deception coupled with overindulgence might be a problem.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
Aquarius
(Jan. 21.- Feb. 19)
Try to put your money away for a rainy day. Hassles with in-laws could put a damper on your day. Don't let your partner goad you into wearing your heart on your sleeve. Family get-togethers will be interesting.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.
Pisces
(Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Don't let domestic problems interfere with your objectives. Look closely at motives and honesty in your personal encounters. Keep your thoughts to yourself for the time being. Do something that will be stimulating and creative.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
Wicca Term Of the Month
Litha
(Around June 21st)
Midsummer or Litha is celebrated on or around June 21st, it is the Summer Solstice and the longest day and the shortest night of the year. It is a day to honor the sun as it is in its height of power. From now on, the light will begin to wane and the darkness will predominate. This is also the time of the Oak & Holly Kings. On Midsummer, the Holly King defeats his twin brother the Oak King and begins His annual reign. On Yule, the Oak King will defeat the Holly King and reign until Midsummer.
Lore -
Litha is practically the classic time two perform magick of all kinds. Healings, love magick and protections are especially suitable. Herbs can be dried over the ritual fire if you are celebrating outdoors. Lep the fire for purification and renewed energy.
This time is the honoring of the Sun/God at his power. Also saying farwell to the waxing year and preparation for harvest. Honoring the pregnant Goddess and the beginning of the waning year.
Colors -
Blue, Green, Gold and Tan
Symbols -
Fire, the Sun, Blades, Mistletoe, Oak Trees, Balefire, Sun Wheels, Faeries
Deities -
Father Gods, Mother Goddesses, Pregnant Deities and Sun Gods.
Stones -
Emerald, Jade, Tiger's Eye, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond
Ritual Oils -
Heliotrope, Cinnamin, Sandlewood, Lavendar, Orange, All Mint Oils, Lemon and Saffron.
Food -
Fresh fruits are standard for this Sabbat. Summer squash, lemons and oranges, just to name a few.
Crafts of the Month
Perfect Little Crafts for Litha/Midsummer
Make butterflies. Have your children fold a piece of paper in half. Have them paint on one side of it. Have them fold it back again, and press down. Unfold. Let dry. Cut into a butterfly shape and glue on a butterfly body.
Let the children make their own wands just for fun. Have them either find a suitable branch or twig, or buy a dowel. Let them sand their wand. Then have them paint it any way they want.
Have the children make their own "Green Man" mask. Cut eye-holes in a paper plate. Let them glue on real or construction paper leaves.
Recipts for June and Midsummer/Litha
Berry Cobbler
1/2 cup butter
4 cups blackberries or other fresh berries or fruit
1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup sugar (if using blackberries)
1 cup flour
Wash the berries. If they are blackberries, sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar. In a seperate bowl, mix together the butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and flour. Crumble the mixture on top of the berries or fruit in a baking dish. Bake in 350 degree oven until warm and golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream.
Lemonade1 cup sugar
1 cup lemon juice (six lemons)
1 cup water
2 1/2 quarts water
grated rind of one lemon
Boil one cup of water and one cup of sugar for five minutes. Add lemon juice, grated rind, and 2 1/2 quarts of water. Mix well. Oranges can be substituted for the lemons.
Blessed Be! Thanks for the long wait this Month for the Newsletter! Crazy Busy Month! But I made sure it was out just in Time for the Full Moon and the Summer Solstice!! I hope You have a Great Midsummer/Litha!! See you Next Month and Merry Meet to you and all you love!!
Phoenix Ravenmoon
