Lughnasadh or Lammas

The First Harvest: Lughnasadh or Lammas? Aug1by Christine Valentor As the golden sun winds down and the days ever so slightly grow shorter, we find ourselves at the first harvest feast also known as Lughnasadh or Lammas. The cross quarter festival which falls midpoint between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox in the northern hemisphere. Lughnasadh Read more about Lughnasadh or Lammas[…]

August

Worts & weeds Nuts & Berries Goldfinches chattering on thistles  & Swallows preparing to leave August brings the best bounty of the season—ripened tomatoes, beans, peas and corn. THE MONTH OF AUGUST August was named to honor the first Roman emperor (and grandnephew of Julius Caesar), Augustus Caesar (63 b.c.–a.d. 14). Find out the origin of each month’s name. Read more about August[…]

Holly – Eighth month of the Ogham Celtic Tree calendar, July 8th – August 4th

The year has turned, the Holly king rises into ascendancy as the light begins to wane. http://www.thegoddesstree.com/trees/Holly.htm Tree of SacrificeIlexEighth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, July 8th – August 4thEighth consonant of the Ogham alphabet – Tinne  Planet: Mars and SaturnElement: FireSymbolism: The Sword of Truth, Unconditional love, sacrifice, reincarnationStone: Ruby, BloodstonePowers: Protection, Anti-Lightning, Luck, Dream Read more about Holly – Eighth month of the Ogham Celtic Tree calendar, July 8th – August 4th[…]