| Lamas : Celebrated August 1 |
Lammas is the celebration of the first harvest, particulary grain products. The word Lammas is old English
for "loaf mass," and even today breads play a central role in the Lammas feast. Though the Celts saw this
Sabbat as the beginning of their Autumn, today we enjoy this festival as the waning of summer in which
the first fruits are readily available. The Irish called Lammas by its Irish name, Lughnasadh, after their
Sun/Sacraficial God, Lugh. This has been translated as "Lughs Wedding." In Celtic terms this means Lugh
became wedded to the land --The Goodess-- in a sacrad marriage. As the grain is cut down, so is Lugh,
symbolically sacraficed so that his people may continue to live.
for "loaf mass," and even today breads play a central role in the Lammas feast. Though the Celts saw this
Sabbat as the beginning of their Autumn, today we enjoy this festival as the waning of summer in which
the first fruits are readily available. The Irish called Lammas by its Irish name, Lughnasadh, after their
Sun/Sacraficial God, Lugh. This has been translated as "Lughs Wedding." In Celtic terms this means Lugh
became wedded to the land --The Goodess-- in a sacrad marriage. As the grain is cut down, so is Lugh,
symbolically sacraficed so that his people may continue to live.
Lammas Incense:
Dried RosePetals Apple Leaf Irish Moss
Barley Yarrow Wheat
Basil 3 drops Lugh Oil 3 drops Ceridwen oil
Blend ingredients and keep in a magick bag or bowl. To charge, put in sacred space or bring to the Lammas
Ritual for the energy of the Sun, growth, healing, wealth and protection.
Dried RosePetals Apple Leaf Irish Moss
Barley Yarrow Wheat
Basil 3 drops Lugh Oil 3 drops Ceridwen oil
Blend ingredients and keep in a magick bag or bowl. To charge, put in sacred space or bring to the Lammas
Ritual for the energy of the Sun, growth, healing, wealth and protection.
| Mabon : Celebrated September 21 |
The last Sabbat of the year, Mabon, is named for the Welsh God who is called the "Great Son." This festival is
celebrated at the Autumn Eqinox and marks the second of the three harvest. Apple and Berry harvesting, cemetary
visitions, and wine making are a central feature of this observance. In Welsh mythology, Mabon was stolen from
his mother when he was 3 days old and taken to live in the dark underworld until rescued in the Spring (compare
also with the Greek myth of Persephone). The myth underscores the fact that after the night of balance, darkness
triumphant over light, and will remain so until Ostara.
celebrated at the Autumn Eqinox and marks the second of the three harvest. Apple and Berry harvesting, cemetary
visitions, and wine making are a central feature of this observance. In Welsh mythology, Mabon was stolen from
his mother when he was 3 days old and taken to live in the dark underworld until rescued in the Spring (compare
also with the Greek myth of Persephone). The myth underscores the fact that after the night of balance, darkness
triumphant over light, and will remain so until Ostara.
Mabon Incense:
Marigold Yarrow Wheat
Dried Apple Fern
Rosemary Myrrh
Bittersweet Frankincense
Passion Flower Dried Oak Leaves
Mix well 3 Tablespoons of each ingredient. Place the bowl in your Magick space or Magick Circle so it will be
charged. Place on a cabinet or table at home or office, use in prosperity spells.
Marigold Yarrow Wheat
Dried Apple Fern
Rosemary Myrrh
Bittersweet Frankincense
Passion Flower Dried Oak Leaves
Mix well 3 Tablespoons of each ingredient. Place the bowl in your Magick space or Magick Circle so it will be
charged. Place on a cabinet or table at home or office, use in prosperity spells.
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