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About Lammas

Lughnasadh means "The funeral games of Lugh", referring to Lugh, the Irish sun god. However, the funeral is not his own, but the funeral games he hosts in honor of his foster-mother Tailte.

For that reason, the traditional Tailtean craft fairs and Tailtean marriages (which last for a year and a day) are celebrated at this time. As autumn begins, the Sun God enters his old age, but is not yet dead. It is also a celebration of the first harvest.

An alternative date around August 5 (Old Lammas), when the sun reaches 15 degrees Leo, is sometimes employed by Covens.

Apples, Grains, Breads and Berries.

All Grains, Grapes, Heather, Blackberries, Sloe, Crab Apples, Pears.

Aloes, Rose, Sandalwood.

Lughnasadh Incense Recipe

2 parts Frankincense
1 part Heather
1 part Apple blossoms
1 pinch Blackberry leaves
a few drops Ambergris oil

Carnelian.

- String Indian corn on black thread for a necklace to wear.

- If it's a rainy day, collect rainwater in a glass or earthware container, add dried mugwort and use to empower objects.

- Make and bury a Witches Bottle

- Make a corn dolly for use at Imbolc