Lughnassadh (Pronounced loo-na-sa, lew-nah-sa, or lugh-nasad-h)
Also called Lunasa, the autumn harvest. Takes place on August 1st or the first full moon of Leo. It is the turning point in Mother Earth's year.
Lammas celebrates the first wheat or barley harvest of the year. This energy of cautious optimism and a feeling of well-being brings out the best in all people.
Bake bread and share it
An easy way to honor the feast is to bake a loaf of bread or biscuits and share it with friends and family. it doesn't have to be from scratch, and it doesn't have to be fancy, but it's a good way to interact with the harvested grains.
Light a candle
Light and orange, gold, or yellow candle to celebrate the seasonal energy as the Earth heads into the harvest season.
Have a brew
Celebrate the grain harvest by sharing a brew with your loved ones.
Animals
Calves, crow, pigs, rooster, salmon
Colors/candles
Bronze, green, gold, light brown, orange yellow
Incense/oils
Basil, frankincense, rose, rosemary, sandalwood
Herbs/flowers
Apple leaf, basil, blackthorn, clover, goldenrod, heather, ivy, marigold, peony, poppy, rose/rose hips, rosemary, sunflower, vervain, yarrow
Crystals/stones
Citrine, golden topaz, lodestone, moss agate, obsidian, peridot, tiger's eye, yellow aventurine
Trees
Apple, oak
Décor
Barley, bread, corn, corn dollies, cornucopias, gourds, scythe/sickle, sunflowers, sun wheels
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