(40 min CLASS) Lughnasad Myths & Spell w/ Erin Anderson-Kipp

MODULE 1: LUGHNASADH CUSTOMS & LORE

Its name derived from Old Irish and meaning literally “Lugh’s Assembly,” Lughnasadh is the first of three Wiccan harvest festivals celebrated beginning August 1. The Gaelic sabbat originated in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man, but Wales and England appear to have hosted similar festivals.

Lughnasadh honors the Celtic god Lugh and his service to the people he liberated from their oppressors. The festival is a celebration of the rewards of hard work and perseverance. It’s also a time to share with others our accomplishments, create new alliances, and eat a lot of bread.

In this module, you’ll learn about some of the customs and lore of Lughnasadh, as well as how to adorn your Lughnasadh altar or simply beautifying your home in a mindfully witchy way at this time of year.

Imbolc (Feb 1 or 2) brings whispers of spring, new beginnings, and the promise of the sun’s return. Nature is starting to stir, yet in these cold months the hub of activity remains the hearth and the home. Both are ruled by the Celtic goddess Brighid, who finds her mortal counterpart in one of Ireland’s patron saints, Brigid of Kildare. We can call upon the Goddess Brighid with confidence for assistance in all domestic matters. We can invoke her when we seek support for women in childbirth, or when we want to ask protection of children and baby animals. Brighid is a generous deity who embodies the Imbolc qualities of purification, awakening, rites of passage, and care for the young. I can't wait for you to meet her! ALTAR CORRESPONDENCES: Colors: white, green, pink, yellow, brown (early spring colors) Crystals: amethyst, garnet, onyx, ruby, turquoise Food: breads, cakes, chamomile, cheese, yogurt, basil Scents: frankincense, lavender, rosemary, jasmine Activities: blessing/cleansing the home & hearth

MODULE 2: LUGHNASADH HARVEST SPELL

Cast this spell to remember and reinforce your connection to Mother Earth. As you move through the steps, you'll discover new perspectives on how the Earth’s cycles can inform and guide you as you cultivate your gifts (a.k.a., your harvest) and carry them out into the world. This is first and foremost a kitchen spell: It incorporates mindful feasting for any palette or preferred nutritional regimen. Enjoy, happy casting … and bon appetit, friends!

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Erin Anderson is a healer, metaphysician and Celtic Shaman initiate in the Hermetic Lineage of King Salomon. Through mindfulness coaching, energetic re-coding protocols, ritual practice and the art of intuitive perception, Erin helps her clients cultivate emotional and spiritual resilience so they can live with greater passion, purpose and meaning.

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