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Lammas is the traditional first harvest, when the early wheat was baked into loaves. Instead of harvesting wheat today, harvest what you've "grown" so far this year. Set a tiny sheaf of wheat or other grain or something else that signifies harvest on your altar and cast your circle. Think about what's been happening in your life this year. Consult your journal or maybe old emails. What metaphorical seeds did you plant earlier this year? What has grown? Shuffle your favorite tarot deck and ...
We're between Lammas and Mabon. It's easy to think in black-and-white, absolute terms: Summer's over. The sun's gone. Only darkness lies ahead. Let's pause today and find our balance. Find a bench in a public place and sit for a while. Be fully present and attentive. Notice the details of what is happening around you; see what has been taken for granted or overlooked. Slow down the turn of the seasons with complete awareness and appreciation of the beauty that surrounds you. Enjoy the flowers ...
Lammas is the first of three Pagan harvest festivals, often celebrated with grains, such as bread and beer. Whether or not you have a formal ritual or feast, why not take the time on this day to celebrate with your friends (Pagan or not) by breaking bread together? You can either bake some bread yourself or buy a nice fresh loaf from a supermarket or bakery. Stand in a circle with your friends and pass the bread around so that each person can tear off a little piece. Together, raise your bits ...
Lammas marks the first festival of harvest. We celebrate the fertility of the sacred union of the Mother Goddess and Horned God with bread, because Lammas comes from the Saxon words hlaf mas, or "loaf mass." Tonight, celebrate fertility, harvest, and community bonds by breaking bread with allies-people who support and care for you. Honor relationships where the sacred, fertile union produces positive social, emotional, and spiritual fruits for all. Plan a simple meal: bread and butter, soup, ...
