June: A Witch’s Month of Radiance, Reflection, and Ritual

Midsummer Raven

June arrives like a golden incantation—warm, wild, and brimming with life. Spiritually, this month is a threshold. It stands between the fresh bloom of spring and the ripening heat of summer. It is a moment to pause, breathe deeply, and recognize the light within and around us.

June is a sacred invitation: to expand, to honor the light you’ve cultivated, and to tend to your inner fire. The days grow long so we may see ourselves more clearly. This is a time to ask: Where am I flourishing? What needs tending? What am I ready to release so I can shine brighter?

Whether you’re working with the moon, honoring the solstice, or simply sitting in stillness with yourself, June offers potent energy for transformation, gratitude, and aligned action.

The Full Moon: Strawberry Moon (June 11th, 2025)

The full moon of June, the Strawberry Moon, rises on June 11th, illuminating what has come to fruition. Named for the ripened fruit of the season, this moon holds sweetness, romance, and ripening magic. It’s a powerful time for love spells, heart-healing, and gratitude rituals. Work with rose quartz, strawberries, honey, or garden herbs. Allow this moon to remind you of the beauty in what you’ve nurtured.

The New Moon: A Seed in the Shadows (June 25th, 2025)

The June 25th New Moon is a veil between what was and what will be. New moons are for planting, dreaming, and becoming. Spiritually, this is when we call in clarity, redefine purpose, and choose our next path—quietly, powerfully. Use this moon for journaling, candle magic, or rest. Let go of comparison. Let the dark be fertile.

Litha: The Summer Solstice (June 20th, 2025)

On June 20th, the Wheel of the Year turns to Litha, the longest day and the height of the sun’s power. Fire is the element of this sabbat—symbolizing purification, creativity, and forward momentum. But it is also a celebration of joy, vitality, and the sacred spark within.

Litha calls us to be present with our power. To dance in the light. To acknowledge how far we’ve come. Celebrate with sun-charged crystals, fire rituals, and seasonal herbs like basil, rosemary, and calendula. Leave offerings for the Fae, make flower crowns, or simply light a golden candle with intention.

Ways June Can Spiritually Serve Us:

• Illuminating what’s been hidden

• Fueling manifestation with solar energy

• Strengthening confidence, joy, and inner fire

• Bringing clarity to long-standing questions

• Encouraging gratitude for our growth

• Balancing light and shadow in our rituals

Summer Solstice Cookies: Lemon Lavender Spell Biscuits

These herbal-sweet cookies are perfect for Litha feasts or midsummer altar offerings.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup sugar

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2 cups flour

• 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender, gently crushed

• ¼ tsp salt

Optional glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Garnish: lavender buds or edible flowers

Instructions:

1. Cream butter and sugar. Mix in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.

2. Stir in flour, salt, and lavender. Form dough and chill for 30 mins.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll or cut dough into desired shapes.

4. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges turn golden. Cool.

5. Drizzle glaze and top with magical garnish if desired.

Each bite is a balance of calm and brightness—a grounding way to celebrate this season of sunlight and soul expansion.