Lammas or Lughnasadh ( pronounced Lúnasa ) is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season usually held on the eve of July 31st – August 1st in the Northern Hemisphere and the eve of January 31st – February 1st in the Southern Hemisphere, beginning and ending at sunset or celebrated about halfway between the Summer Solstice & Autumn Equinox. Lammas or Lughnasadh is seen as one of the two most popular times for hand fasting, the other being at Beltane. Some Magickal practitioners celebrate this holiday by baking a figure of the "corn god" into the bread made from the season's first crop, and then symbolically eating it, as it becomes one with their body & spirit....
We all have a chance to connect with the Earthly Elemental Spirits known as the Fae. They are the keepers of the realm of enchantment & these mythical beings can add such vibrancy to your life if you allow them in. Although in Ancient Folklore we've heard tales of mischief from these powerful beings who can wreak havoc on one's life, this is not always the case with these Earth Spirits. It is said that Faeries have cousins, known as pixies, whom are the mischievous ones. The Fae exist among all the elements, making home & taking shelter within the forests, near lakes, in the flowers & yes, your gardens. So what better way to give them a warm welcome then offering a nicely constructed Faerie...
To manifest things in a prosperous way, write your intentions to a leaf of Bay, and cast Thy spell at dawn of new day. Over the flame, visualize a wish you can claim, may it be health, success or fame, your intentions must hold true all the same.
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You Will Need: * Dried Rose Petals (Pink or Red) * Dried Witch Hazel *Mortar & Pestle * Sharp Scissors * 'Healing' Oil / Oil Blend * Red Embroidery Thread * Orange Candle ( For Mending ) * A piece of Clear Quartz * A small Piece of Rose Quartz * Red Felt Fabric * A Lighter * A Smudge Wand ( White Sage or Lavender ) * Storage Bag for Heart / Sachet Cleansing /intention Prayer: " I Consecrate these tools for healing a heart. I set the intention for a fresh start." Consecration blessing : " Love is true, the heart be not broken, Love starts within, new love is awoken. Take this energy to intertwine, the...
