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Lughnasadh (Lammas in English) is the time of the first harvest, the festival of the first fruits when the Sun Kings fades
as the grain is taken from the fields. As god of the harvest and light, Lugh, King of the Tuatha de Danann, was the male counterpart
to Brigid. His death, according to Edain McCoy, comes from the “belief that a god must eventually bow down to his goddess
through whose benevolence he is reborn.”
In Scotland Lughnasadh was called Lunasduinn. In France the first harvest was celebrated in honor of the god Lugus. The Latin
word for the town named after him was Lugusunum (“Lug’s town”), which eventually became Lyons. Under Roman
influence, the celebrations were held in honor of the emperor Augustus whose name was adapted for the month.
In August, the hot, humid weather that bathes the land in a warm haze imposes a slower pace so that plants and animals(including
humans) have time to complete the annual cycle of growth. Roses may be fading, but lavender and chamomile are in their glory.
Thunderstorms bring relief from blazing temperatures and raise energy that further nourishes growing plants. Whenever possible,
tap into this energy. Rituals performed during storms can be powerful experiences.
For a bit of extra Lammas info click a link below.
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Keep in mind that a ritual can be changed from solitary to group with a simple arrangement of who says what. Changes from
group to solitary can be just as simple, except in cases where a reenactment is done. The type of ritual(solo/group) is listed
at the top of the ritual page and anything in italics is what is said or chanted in the ritual. With that in mind Blessed
be and happy rituals!
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