Episode 16: Litha

Welcome back Witches!  With Litha on June 21st, this week's episode is covering the Summer Solstice, or Litha!  We're going to share the history of Litha, along with with correspondences, and some ways to celebrate the longest day of the year! So get in losers, and lets discuss Litha!

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