Litha or the Summer Solstice Sabbat celebrates the Sun at the peak of it's power. The Sun and solstice are about male energy; and because fixed water power dominates on June 21, Mars triumphant will lend it's energy to "increasing" projects and any magic begun at this time, such as money or prosperity spells. The sun is waxing, the Moon is waxing, Mars is potent, and the day belongs to a smiling Venus! This is a wonderful holiday for lovers and their fertility. Begin your ritual at dawn. Use sunflowers to represent the Sun King, but for Aphrodite decorate your alter with red roses, rose water, strawberries, and other aphrodisiacs. Burn dried clippings from your rose bushes for the cauldron fire. Spread rose butter on toast for cakes and ail, and sprinkle with fresh petals or rose scented sugar. To make rose butter, take a stick of butter and completely surround it in a small container with a cup of scented,organic,fresh rose petals. Let the flavors marry overnight; discard petals and repeat.