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It is the midpoint of winter turning into spring-a time to plan for the year and make wishes for the future. There once was a custom to tie ribbons on branches for the wishes of the year. To plant your wishes, you will need a fallen tree branch and some ribbon in colors that symbolize your wishes. Create sacred space by lighting candles in white, red, and black for the goddess Brigid and burn cinnamon incense in her honor. Breathe in deeply the peace of the slumbering Earth at the moment before ...
Color of the day: Yellow Incense of the day: Frankincense What a wonderful day for a picnic! Weather permitting, get together with your friends for an outdoor celebratory ritual, followed by a potluck feast, games, and music. It's almost Lammas (Lughnasah), the feast of the Welsh god Lugh, which was celebrated by games and athletic contests. If you're having a large potluck, instead of the usual, "people whose last names start with A to G brings salads" method, try something different. Have ...
Color of the day: Orchid Incense of the day: Ginger Lammas, the first of the harvest Sabbats, was traditionally celebrated with fresh bread and beer. At the heart of any harvest holiday is gratitude and generosity. We give thanks for the bounty in our lives and we share our bounty with others. The Lammas practice of making corn dollies dates back to ancient times when the Romans first introduced cultivation to the tribes of northern Europe. Made from the last sheaf of grain, the dolly was ...
Color of the day: Brown Incense of the day: Ginger Celebrate the Celtic festival of the first harvest called Lammas in a simple and homey way. Display and cook with seasonal veggies and fruits from your garden or picked up fresh from the market. Make a pretty centerpiece out of sunflowers; arrange them in a sturdy vase. Try arranging some glossy red or golden-yellow apples in a wooden bowl. Bake up a loaf of whole-wheat bread, drizzle it with honey, and share it with your family or coven. ...
