Tomorrow is the Celtic grain festival called Lughnasadh. Done in commemoration of Tailtiu's sacrifice for the grain harvest in Ireland. Celebrate the sacrifices you've made to get where you are today. You've planted and sown, now is the time for harvesting. What would you like to harvest this season? What projects would you like to come into fruition?
Lughnasadh Ritual
Decorate your altar or home with solar colors, flowers and dried corn. Anoint yourself with Frankincense or Sandalwood essential oil (always dilute with a carrier oil). Write out a list of what you would like to come into fruition. Light a yellow or white candle in a flame proof bowl (preferably outside or in a fire place). Roll up your list and slowly burn it as you envision your prayers floating up to the Divine in the smoke.
Afterwards, celebrate the harvest by inviting friends or family over for games and a dinner of seasonal foods.
You can also make some homemade wheat bread or cornbread in honor of the grain festival. Hold your hand over the finished loaf and say:
"Bless this bread that I eat, in honor of the cycle of life that created it and me, and bless the loved ones who eat with me."
Tear a small peice off as an offering for the wild critters and serve the rest to friends and family.
Brightest Blessing to All,
Afterwards, celebrate the harvest by inviting friends or family over for games and a dinner of seasonal foods.
You can also make some homemade wheat bread or cornbread in honor of the grain festival. Hold your hand over the finished loaf and say:
"Bless this bread that I eat, in honor of the cycle of life that created it and me, and bless the loved ones who eat with me."
Tear a small peice off as an offering for the wild critters and serve the rest to friends and family.
Brightest Blessing to All,
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