Lammas Ritual

"Blessed be the Harvest, Blessed be the Corn Mother, Blessed be the Grain God, For together they nourish both body and soul. Many blessings I have been given, I count them now by this bread. Guardian of the East, I pray for your indulgence. Hear me now as I request your aid in the … Continue reading Lammas Ritual

Lammas/Lughnasadh

The Lughnassadh Sabbat is a time to celebrate the first of three harvest celebrations (Mabon and Samhain being the other two). It marks the middle of Summer represents the start of the harvest cycle and relies on the early crops of ripening grain, and also any fruits and vegetables that are ready to be harvested. … Continue reading Lammas/Lughnasadh

Litha Blessings

"Mine is the Month of Roses; yes, and mine The Month of Marriages! All pleasant sights And scents, the fragrance of the blossoming vine, The foliage of the valleys and the heights. Mine are the longest days, the loveliest nights; The mower's scythe makes music to my ear; I am the mother of all dear … Continue reading Litha Blessings

Litha/Summer Solstice Recipe

This time of year fruit pie is a dessert staple. This tasty pie recipe can add a little magick to your after-meal dessert. Raspberry-Guava Pie Pastry for a 10 inch 2 crust pie 4 cups fresh raspberries 4 cups chopped guava fruit 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon allspice … Continue reading Litha/Summer Solstice Recipe

Litha Customs and Traditions

Just as the Pagan Midwinter celebration of Yule was adopted by Christians as “Christmas” (December 25), so too the Pagan Midsummer celebration was adopted by them as the Feast of John the Baptist (June 24). Occurring 180 degrees apart on the wheel of the year, the Midwinter celebration commemorates the birth of Jesus, while the … Continue reading Litha Customs and Traditions