Blessed Lughnasadh

Corn and Corn Dolly Symbols of Lammas

At Lammas the Goddess is in Her aspect as Grain Mother, Harvest Mother, Harvest Queen, Earth Mother, Ceres and Demeter. Demeter, as Corn Mother, represents the ripe corn of this year’s harvest and her daughter Persephone represents the grain – the seed which drops back deep into the dark earth, hidden throughout the winter, and … Continue reading Corn and Corn Dolly Symbols of Lammas

The Ash Tree – Yggdrasil

Ash, or Fraxinus Excelsior to give it its Latin name is a tall, deciduous tree, native to Britain and Ireland and found all across Europe. It grows between 10 and 30 meters high and has green leaves which turn pale yellow in the fall. The branches do not have any hairs or bristles and are grey/green … Continue reading The Ash Tree – Yggdrasil

Lugh and Tailtiu God and Goddess of Lughnasadh

The Festivals of Lughnasadh honor Lugh and his Foster mother Tailtiu,God and Goddess of Lughnasadh. Lughnasadh festival is said to have been begun by the god Lugh as a funeral feast and sporting competition in commemoration of his foster-mother, Tailtiu, Lugh/Lugh Lamhfada[of the Long Arm]Llew/Llaw Gyffes[bright one of the skillful hand]Ireland and Wales. His feast is Lughanassadh, a harvest … Continue reading Lugh and Tailtiu God and Goddess of Lughnasadh

Potato Cakes with Summer Squash

First Harvest-Lammas Recipe using Summer Squash Potato Cakes with Summer Squash Ingredients 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered 1/2 cup bottled black bean and corn salsa 1/4 cup shredded Monterrey Jack or cheddar cheese (1 ounce) 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups thin bite-size strips yellow summer squash and/or zucchini Salt … Continue reading Potato Cakes with Summer Squash