THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR
The Wheel of the Year tracks our sun’s journey, marking eight sacred turns of the earth. Each festival is a portal, with unique energies to help you manifest, heal, and grow. From those first stirrings of Imbolc to the deep reflections of Samhain, we can celebrate the wheel making each magical turn. The most ancient traditions can still connect to our 21st Century lives...
✨ The Magic Of Lughnasadh
On the 1st of August, the Wheel of the Year turns to Lughnasadh (pronounced Loo-nas-ah). This beautiful festival marks our very first harvest of the year but It's a bittersweet time. We celebrate the glorious bounty of the land while we gently acknowledge that the long, sun-drenched days of summer will soon begin to shorten.
Lughnasadh is named after Lugh, the Celtic god of light, fire and the sun. This is a time to honour the sun’s life-giving energy before Lugh begins his journey into the darker months. As the Wheel Of The Year turned and traditions blended, this festival also became known as Lammas, which translates to 'loaf-mass.' To celebrate, early Christian communities would bake fresh bread from the very first wheat harvest and place the loaves on church altars as a token of thanks.
Nature's Bounty
Lughnasadh is all about enjoying the riches of the earth. Grains are golden, fruits are ripe and fields are full. It's the perfect time to give thanks not just to our beautiful planet, but also to the wonderful people who work the land to bring food to our tables
Traditional Lughnasadh Foods
- Breads & Corn: The ultimate symbols of the grain harvest.
- Late Summer Fruits: Grapes, pears, and crab apples.
- Wild Berries: Blackberries and sloes picked straight from the hedgerows
Simple Ways to Celebrate
- Cook: Spend time in the kitchen creating something delicious
- Gather Together: Share food with loved ones or simply enjoy the mindful act of cooking for yourself
- Eat Outdoors: If you can, take your meal into the garden or a local park to connect directly with nature
