This is also the pagan celebration of harvest of the grain...Lamas, or loaf-mass. The Celts honored Lugh, son of a goddess...Lughnasadh.
Wikipedia offers this info:
...a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Traditionally it is held on 1 August, or about halfway between the summer solstice and autumn equinox.
A story about the Lughnasadh site of Tailtin says the festival was founded by Lugh as funeral games in memory of his foster-mother Tailtiu. She was said to have died of exhaustion after clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture
I'll be joining some other women to circle together to learn more about what it means, and to experience music, dance, and some ancient rituals. I may have a few photos to share, but that won't be till the weekend.
For today, there's the customary wish at new beginnings of good luck...or rabbit rabbit.
by Elena Shumilova
How about a dragon?
Today's quote:
All the people that are working out there on the fringes, that are living by a sense of values, are like rocks in the river that is the main current of society. The rocks stand up in the stream of the current. The sun comes along. The current rolls over the rock and shoots a mist that catches a rainbow. Each one of us is shooting off a little rainbow, a little prism of magic, of light, of beauty.
There is no other way to change the course of things than people going deep inside themselves. You go deep inside yourself by going into the wilderness. By going into your own wilderness.
- Jennifer Hahn, sea kayak guide.
...may the dragon be with you.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, much dragon energy is available at this time!
DeleteWe're just watching a potter show! I would love to do some.
ReplyDeleteIt is certainly a fun and therapeutic activity. I'm unfortunately having to drop back from the studio at this time, to concentrate on other things in life, like breathing!
DeleteHi Barbara, I prefer the bunny over the dragon. Too many monsters in the world already! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteThe dragons in my creations are all benign, representing more the energies of our earth rather than the classic beasts to be slain by heroes. However, there is a need for us to let go of the hero saga...see tomorrow's post with a TEDx talk about that!
DeleteI have a dragon´s heart :-) I wore it when I visited my Brother last Friday.
ReplyDeleteYou know your ancient Celtic lore, and I. Like that. And that first photo is terrific.
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