Ep. 87: Summer Solstice | Magick & Lore for Litha

"We can't back out now, we're on the committee!"Merry Summer Solstice and Happy Litha to all of our neighbors here on Magnolia Street! In today's episode, dive into the world of Practical Magic as we explore the Magic of Midsummer! We'll discover the enchanting connections between the Summer Solstice, the symbolic sparrow that plagues the Owens household every Midsummer, and the threefold law!The Stinas rehash old theories about the film's timeline, and make some new discoveries revealing just where things may have derailed. After combing through old script drafts, they explore a new geographical location where the Aunts may have ventured for their solstice trip in the film, putting The Berkshires on the map and solidifying its place in Practical Magic lore.The Stinas then write themselves into a special fan fiction piece where a certain "time-traveling friend" revisits the Owens family for a Solstice celebration! And no episode is complete without the history, the magick, the lore, an epic rap battle between the Holly vs. Oak King, AND MUCH MORE!Join the Stinas as they uncover hidden gems and weave new magic into the Practical Magic universe!TOPIC MAP (00:00) Intro (05:22) Practical Magic 2 News/ Reading Listener IG Comments (34:10) Book Mentions (43:26) Sparrow Symbolism (46:00) "Summer Solstice" Movie Line Vs March 8, 1998 Ad Lib Theories (54:55) The Berkshires (1:03:13) Solstice Festivals in The Berkshires (01:09:27) Fanfiction AD BREAK (01:28:40) Card Pull- Grounded by the Moon (01:31:31) The Stinas Summer Solstice Plans (01:43:57) Wheel of the Year (01:47:19) Holly Vs Oak Kings (01:53:24) A Witches Guide to 2024 Summer Solstice (01:55:45) Litha and LOTR? (02:05:14) Science (02:09:17) Correspondences (02:26:58) Ways to Celebrate (02:33:25) Marriage & The Solstice (02:40:39) Spells & Rituals AD BREAK (3:06:42) The Stinas' Litha Craft Projects (03:21:01) Summer Solstice Traditions around the world (03:25:18) Justina's Midsomar Movie Story (03:59:00) Moon of June (04:07:52) Zodiac Signs MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODE "Holly King Vs. Oak King Rap Battle" AI Generated Song Courtesy of Suno.comFolk Round by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. SourceArtistRoyalty Free Sound Effects Courtesy of Pixabay.comSOCIALS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SOURCES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCLAIMERThe Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic.The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast. All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.