Lughnasadh / Lammas: Celebrate the First Harvest

This spell harnesses the abundant energy of Lughnasadh to cultivate gratitude and attract more blessings into your life.

Ingredients:

• Yellow or gold candle
• Harvest fruits (such as apples, grapes, or berries)
• Citrine crystal
• Piece of paper and pen

Instructions:

1. Prepare Your Space: Cleanse your space with sage or another cleansing method.
2. Light the Candle: Yellow or gold symbolizes abundance and gratitude. Focus on your intention.
3. Arrange Harvest Fruits: Place the harvest fruits around the candle.
4. Hold the Citrine: Hold the citrine crystal in your hand and visualize abundance flowing into your life.
5. Write a Gratitude List: Write down things you're grateful for on the piece of paper.
6. Recite the Spell:"Lughnasadh/Lammas, time of plenty, Fill my life with blessings, many. By candle’s light and harvest’s cheer, Gratitude grows, abundance near."
7. Burn the Paper: Safely burn the paper in the candle flame, releasing your gratitude to the universe.
8. Close the Ritual: Thank the elements and extinguish the candle.

This spell calls upon the fertile energy of Lughnasadh to attract prosperity and success into your life.

Ingredients:

• Green candle
• Bay leaves
• Green aventurine crystal
• Small pouch

Instructions:

1. Prepare Your Space: Cleanse your space with rosemary incense or another cleansing method.
2. Light the Green Candle: Green symbolizes prosperity and success. Focus on your intention.
3. Arrange Bay Leaves: Place the bay leaves around the candle.
4. Hold the Green Aventurine: Hold the green aventurine crystal in your hand and visualize success and prosperity manifesting in your life.
5. Create a Prosperity Pouch: Place the bay leaves and green aventurine crystal in the small pouch.
6. Recite the Spell:"Lughnasadh/Lammas, time of gain, Bring success, remove all pain. By candle’s glow and crystal’s might, Prosperity shines, all is bright."
7. Carry the Pouch: Keep the pouch with you or place it in a prominent location to attract prosperity.
8. Close the Ritual: Thank the elements and extinguish the candle.

This spell invokes the blessings of the harvest deities to bless your home, family, and abundance.

Ingredients:

• Orange candle
• Wheat stalks or other grains
• Amber or topaz crystal
• Small bowl of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare Your Space: Cleanse your space with frankincense or another cleansing method.
2. Light the Orange Candle: Orange symbolizes the warmth and abundance of the harvest. Focus on your intention.
3. Arrange Wheat Stalks: Place the wheat stalks or grains around the candle.
4. Hold the Crystal: Hold the amber or topaz crystal in your hand and visualize blessings showering down upon you.
5. Sprinkle Salt: Sprinkle a circle of salt around the candle to create a protective barrier.
6. Recite the Spell:"Lughnasadh/Lammas, time of plenty, Bless this home, both land and bounty. By candle’s flame and crystal’s light, Harvest blessings, pure and bright."
7. Close the Ritual: Thank the elements and extinguish the candle.

A classic staple that celebrates the abundance of grains harvested during this season.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and egg.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Serve: Serve warm with butter and honey.

A delicious dessert that highlights the abundance of summer berries.

Ingredients:

• 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
• 4 cups mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter (cut into small pieces)
• 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mix together the berries, sugar, flour, and lemon juice until well combined.
3. Assemble the Pie: Place one pie crust in the bottom of a pie dish. Pour the berry filling into the crust. Dot the filling with pieces of butter.
4. Top with Crust: Place the second pie crust on top of the filling. Trim and crimp the edges as desired. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
5. Brush with Egg Wash: Brush the top crust with beaten egg for a golden finish.
6. Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
7. Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

A sweet and savory side dish that celebrates the bounty of the harvest.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound carrots, peeled and trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Carrots: Cut the carrots into sticks or coins, depending on your preference.
3. Make the Honey Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Coat the Carrots: Place the carrots on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the honey glaze over the carrots and toss to coat evenly.
5. Roast the Carrots: Spread the carrots out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
6. Serve: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot as a delightful side dish for your Lughnasadh feast.