Lughnasadh on August 1st, the sun begins to wane. The first grain harvest marks the point in the sun's yearly cycle which reminds all the endless loop of birth, life, and death.
Now is the season the spring plants wither and drop their fruits or seeds for our use and to ensure future crops.
In other pre-Christian Pagan cultures, Lughnasadh was celebrated as a festival of bread. On Lughnasadh, homemade breads and berry pies are traditionally baked and eaten in honor of the harvest
Lay a clean, bright yellow cloth over the altar. Dust candles, as well as the elemental tools and return them to their proper position. Place on the surface sheaves of wheat, barley, oats and bread.
SIMPLE ALTAR LAYOUT
LARGE WHITE CANDLE LARGE RED CANDLE
GODDESS GOD
CUP FOCUS CANDLE SALT
WAND PENTACLE INCENSE
BELL CAULDRON ATHAME
This year you have sought to seek strength and inspiration, to know self freed from so-called imperfections.
Samhain- you introduced yourself to your Spirit guide to request aid to create new Karma.
Yule- you respected your experience with darkness, and prayed for the light.
Imbloc- you embraced your soul's purpose; improving on your weakness, and seeing your self in a brighter light.
Ostara- you remained balanced, as you made small changes to create your Karma.
Beltane- you sent away negative vibrations.
Midsummer- you made a choice to create positive unions in your life.
With the continual turn of the seasons you entered a new way of knowing. This is the time of year you begin to reap what was sown.
Find time to appreciate all that was, is, and will be. There are people on a daily basis who support you with the big and small stuff. Find time to thank them for their positive influence in your life. Let them know you appreciate the fact they cared enough about you to be there when needed. Talk to your Spirit Guide, give thanks for being with you as you change and grow.
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Now is the season the spring plants wither and drop their fruits or seeds for our use and to ensure future crops.
In other pre-Christian Pagan cultures, Lughnasadh was celebrated as a festival of bread. On Lughnasadh, homemade breads and berry pies are traditionally baked and eaten in honor of the harvest
Lay a clean, bright yellow cloth over the altar. Dust candles, as well as the elemental tools and return them to their proper position. Place on the surface sheaves of wheat, barley, oats and bread.
SIMPLE ALTAR LAYOUT
LARGE WHITE CANDLE LARGE RED CANDLE
GODDESS GOD
CUP FOCUS CANDLE SALT
WAND PENTACLE INCENSE
BELL CAULDRON ATHAME
This year you have sought to seek strength and inspiration, to know self freed from so-called imperfections.
Samhain- you introduced yourself to your Spirit guide to request aid to create new Karma.
Yule- you respected your experience with darkness, and prayed for the light.
Imbloc- you embraced your soul's purpose; improving on your weakness, and seeing your self in a brighter light.
Ostara- you remained balanced, as you made small changes to create your Karma.
Beltane- you sent away negative vibrations.
Midsummer- you made a choice to create positive unions in your life.
With the continual turn of the seasons you entered a new way of knowing. This is the time of year you begin to reap what was sown.
Find time to appreciate all that was, is, and will be. There are people on a daily basis who support you with the big and small stuff. Find time to thank them for their positive influence in your life. Let them know you appreciate the fact they cared enough about you to be there when needed. Talk to your Spirit Guide, give thanks for being with you as you change and grow.
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