Sacred Circle Coven
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Sacred Circle Coven

Merry Meet, Sacred Circle Coven (SCC) was created so that like minded individuals could come together to discuss and learn about all forms of the path.
 
HomeLatest imagesSearchRegisterLog in

 

 Lammas Altar

Go down 
AuthorMessage
Morwen
Admin
Morwen


Posts : 86
Join date : 2014-05-18
Age : 45
Location : Virginia

Lammas Altar Empty
PostSubject: Lammas Altar   Lammas Altar EmptyFri Jul 29, 2016 11:55 pm

It's Lammas, or Lughnasadh, the Sabbat where many Pagans choose to celebrate the beginnings of the harvest. This Sabbat is about the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth -- the grain god dies, but will be reborn again in the spring. Depending on your tradition, you may also observe this Sabbat as the day of the Celtic craftsman god, Lugh. Either way, you can try some or even all of these ideas -- obviously, someone using a bookshelf as an altar will have less flexibility than someone using a table, but use what calls to you most.
Colors of the Season

It's the end of summer, and soon the leaves will begin to change. However, the sun is still fiery and hot. Use a combination of summer and fall colors -- the yellows and oranges and reds of the sun can also represent the turning leaves to come. Add some browns and greens to celebrate the fertility of the earth and the crops being harvested. Cover your altar with cloths that symbolize the changing of the season from summer to harvest time, and use candles in deep, rich colors -- reds, burgundies, or other autumn shades are perfect this time of year.
Symbols of the Harvest

The harvest is here, and that means it's time to include symbols of the fields on your altar. Sickles and scythes are appropriate, as are baskets. Sheafs of grain, fresh picked fruits and vegetables, a jar of honey, or loaves of bread are perfect for the Lammastide altar.
Honoring the God Lugh

If your celebrations focus more on the god Lugh, observe the Sabbat from an artisan's point of view. Place symbols of your craft or skill on the altar -- a notebook, your special paints for artists, a pen for writers, other tools of your creativity.
Other Symbols of Lammas (Lughnasadh)

   Grapes and wine
   Corn dolls
   Ears of corn
   Iron, such as tools or weaponry or armor
   Fall flowers, such as cornflowers or poppies
   Straw braids
   Onion garlands
Back to top Go down
 
Lammas Altar
Back to top 
Page 1 of 1
 Similar topics
-
» Lammas Altar
» Lammas/Lugnassad
» Lammas/Lugnassad Ritual 8/29/16
» bread sacrifice for Lammas

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
Sacred Circle Coven :: Witch's Brew-
Jump to: