Harvest Magic: Finding Connection and Gratitude This Lammas
As August arrives and the sunlight deepens, a gentle shift is underway, a change is coming, and it asks us to pause. Lammas, or Lughnasadh, is almost here. On Friday, August 1st, we gather in intention to honor the magic of the first harvest. You are invited to take a breath, to reflect on all that we’ve planted, and to celebrate the blessings that have ripened in our lives.
Honoring Our Inner and Outer Harvests
Let’s start by settling into a peaceful moment, either outdoors where you can connect with the earth or in a sacred space within your home. Take a sheet of paper and write down the intentions, wishes, or projects you set in motion earlier this year. What has blossomed? What surprised you? Allow every small accomplishment its moment. When you feel ready, hold your notes to your heart and thank yourself for the growth and the lessons learned, big or small. Place these notes on your altar, or release them into the world by burning them with gratitude.
Refreshing Your Altar with Summer’s Bounty
Now is a beautiful time to refresh your altar. Gather wildflowers, herbs, or any other elements from your local landscape that remind you of the energy of the season. Light golden, amber, or soft yellow candles, letting the glow remind you of the sun’s warmth. If you’re inspired, create a garland by twisting together dried blooms, herbs, grasses, and handwritten affirmations of gratitude, weaving your own magic with every knot. You might also enjoy crafting traditional corn husk dolls, a heartfelt Lammas activity that brings a touch of old-world ritual to your sacred space and celebrates the spirit of the season.
Place a few crystals on your altar: Carnelian, citrine, sunstone, and clear quartz are ideal for attracting abundance and fresh beginnings. Invite your favorite sphere or stone to charge in the sunlight, soaking up the radiant power of Lammas. Some do best in the sun, like carnelian and citrine, while others prefer the gentler energy of moonlight—be sure to check which stones love to sunbathe.
Breaking Bread and Sharing Abundance
Lammas is celebrated as the “Feast of the First Loaf”, and bread is at the heart of this day. If you enjoy baking or want to try something new, why not organize a little bread blessing with your friends or family? Each person is invited to bring a loaf to swap or share with others. Try adding a special twist by mixing in herbs like rosemary, lavender, dill, a handful of cornmeal, or sundried tomatoes.
Before breaking bread, invite everyone to share one thing they’re grateful for and something they hope to nurture through autumn. As you eat, know that with every bite, you’re savoring the fruits of your labor and nourishment of your community.
Connecting with Nature’s Rhythms
Take a walk in your neighborhood or a nearby park. Notice what’s ripening and what’s going to seed. Gather a few fallen flowers, seeds, or grasses to remind you of the moment. Stand barefoot in the grass or the dirt, even for just a minute. Breathe in abundance, and let yourself feel grounded and held.
Sharing the Harvest—Giving Back
Abundance multiplies when we share. Bake a loaf of bread, create homemade crafts, or pick vegetables from your garden to share with a neighbor. Gifts from the heart, no matter how small, spread Lammas’ spirit even farther. A simple act of kindness, such as donating to a community fridge, can have a ripple effect in beautiful ways.
Turning the Wheel Together
As we close our Lammas celebration, take a moment to reflect on or journal your intentions for the coming season. What would you like to let go of? What do you hope to keep tending as the wheel turns toward autumn?
We would love to share in your Lammas magic. If you feel called, tag Sage Goddess in your photos, rituals, or reflections. How are you honoring the harvest this year? This is a moment to build bonds, just as it is to welcome the harvest. Having you with us makes this community shine even brighter.
Wishing you a joyful Lammas, may you celebrate your harvest and look forward to all that’s still to come.
And so it is.
