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Question

So what's every one doing for Lammas? I'm not really celebrating so to speak, but I'm casting a communication spell for myself to help me to explain how I feel when I see my counsillor (I've got anxiety issues). It was given to me a while ago from a friend, but I've been waiting until my first appointment to cast it. Still, I'll probably still bake some bread tomorrow to make the whole thing seem a bit more Lammasy! Let me know what you're doing?

ALSO, IF YOU'RE NOT PAGAN, WICCAN, OR FOLLOW ANYTHING OF THIS NATURE, OR PLAN ON CRITIZING MINE OR SOMEONE ELSES' BELIEFS, THEN PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE - SOME OF THE THINGS PEOPLE SAY ARE REALLY OFFENSIVE. THANK YOU ;-)

Answer 1

I'm planning a quiet Ritual in my grove of oak trees, reflecting on the past year and what I've accomplished, and making plans on what to sow for the upcoming year.

I don't bake, but I am planning to pick up a loaf of nummy Harvest Bread. =)

Bright Blessings,
Tirya

For those asking what Lammas is -

'Lammas' is actually a medieval Christian name meaning "loaf-mass" or the "Feast of Bread" from the Saxon word, Hlaf-mass. As the feast name indicates, this was the grain harvest from which loaves of bread were baked and given up in offering. In Irish-Gaelic, the name for the festival was 'Lugnasadh' and referred to the games or "nasad" of the Irish sun-god, Lugh. Lugh, or as he was known in Ireland, Lugh of the Long Hand, son of the Sun, held the games in honor of the memory of his foster-mother, Taillte.

Lammas is the first of the three harvest festivals (the others being Mabon (fall equinox, Sept 23 this year), and Samhain (Oct 31)), and symbolizes the waning strength of Bel, (Belenos) the Celtic god of light. It emphasizes his willingness as Corn King to sacrifice himself so that the tribe may endure the winter months ahead with sustenance and hope; that hope being grounded in the mystery of the Cauldron of Rebirth.

Answer 2

I had a FABULOUS Lammas/Lughnasadh group ritual I attended yesterday! Usually people in the group take turns writing and performing the rituals and there is a potluck meal afterwards.

I actually perfomed one of my rituals for the first time for the group and it went SO well! And SO smoothly. I was really nervous at first about my work (ritual) being seen by so many and if people would dislike it, but everyone was SO nice and supportive and said they really loved it. I love to write all my own rituals and spells so it was a great experience!

This ritual could easily be adapted to become a solitary ritual by making a solitary pilgrimage to a well, or natural stream/river and making an offering to the Goddess there.

I baked special Lammas Bread (a recipe I found online) for the potluck and it came out AWESOME! Everyone loved that too! I will attach my ritual and the recipe for you to read(and maybe use?), too!

http://p221.ezboard.com/fjeweldreamwitchesthegoddessunitesus25441frm18.showMessage?topicID=164.topic

http://members.aol.com/ivycleartoes/lambread.html

Blessings and Light!
~RW

Answer 3

I see Lughnasah as a celebration of the height of summer -- it's the first harvest; a great time to cut herbs. I'll be picking squash and drinking fresh peppermint tea from my plants and knowing this year Lugh is a very potent guy -- it's a 100 degrees here today.

Hail Lugh, Son of the Sun!

Answer 4

Hey nice to meet a fellow wiccan etc... I don't really know what I am doing either, I usually just get together with my sisters but this time everyones schedules are changing so we arent sure if we can pull it off. Its not like you can ask for days off at work for a holiday! Hope it works out with the communication spell.

Answer 5

I have no special plans for Lammas. I'll be busy cleaning around the house, that's it.

Answer 6

Happy Lammas! I'm going to (attempt) to make dinner for my family and explain to them (again) why we're celebrating.

Answer 7

I'm none of the pagan wiccan or whatever those other things are, but I really like the idea of leaving a message just because you told me not to.

Answer 8

I'm going to the gym and then I'm visiting my friend with a gift of freshly-baked honey wheat bread from the bakery I work at. Happy Lughnasadh! Blessed be!

Answer 9

I am not being rude or offensive, but what is Lammas?? I am genuinely curious.

Answer 10

I'm not Pagan or anything else, but I was wondering how long you've been practicing and how you came about doing so.
Does it interfere with "society" - no offense. I'm just wondering if it is difficult to do.