Greetings and Happy Summer! Lammas has its roots in the United Kingdom and is indeed a day of celebration. This holy day is also known as Lughnasagh, the Celtic day of the wake of the God Lugh. The Wheel of the Year is turning and we start to prepare now for the season of autumn even though the sun is still high in the sky and full of warmth. Because of the connection to ancient ways we celebrate the bounty of the earth at this time and the Grain Mother who is also known as Demeter, Pachamama, Ceres and Zeme, among many other names around the world.
The wheat sheaf is a popular symbol of the season at this time and Lammas is, of course, the loaf mass inviting us to bake magic into bread loaves that are generated from the earth’s bountiful grain fields. For me, symbols of the season include sunflowers, calendula blossoms, the colors yellow and gold and Lammas invites a party! If you are celebrating this holy day consider creating sacred space, perhaps an altar, to focus your intention. Bouquets of sunflowers, white and yellow candles and other special items can focus your energy and provide a beautiful artistic element to your home. Give it a try!
The wheat sheaf is a popular symbol of the season at this time and Lammas is, of course, the loaf mass inviting us to bake magic into bread loaves that are generated from the earth’s bountiful grain fields. For me, symbols of the season include sunflowers, calendula blossoms, the colors yellow and gold and Lammas invites a party! If you are celebrating this holy day consider creating sacred space, perhaps an altar, to focus your intention. Bouquets of sunflowers, white and yellow candles and other special items can focus your energy and provide a beautiful artistic element to your home. Give it a try!
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