Sustenance, Protection, and the Wisdom of Preparing October’s moon rises over a world in transition. In some places, the trees have begun to shed their leaves, gardens are nearing their end, and the evening air carries a sharpness that was absent a few weeks before. Elsewhere, autumn arrives more quietly. The afternoons remain warm, but sunset comes earlier, shadows lengthen, and the season announces itself through subtle changes rather than a dramatic sweep of color. The Hun

Simple Ways to Honor the Summer Solstice Last week, we talked about the energy of the longest day. This week, we are turning toward Litha itself. Litha, also known as the Summer Solstice, marks the longest day and shortest night of the year. It is the point on the Wheel of the Year when the sun reaches its height. The light is full. The days are long. The earth is alive with growth, heat, movement, and abundance. But Litha is more than “sunshine and celebration.” It is also a