At its heart, Lughnasadh is the celebration of the first grain harvest. Think barley, wheat, corn ... everything golden and glowing under the sun right now. It’s that time of year when the fields are full and heavy with the results of long months of effort. Our efforts! The sun has been shining, the rains have come and gone, and now the Earth is ready to give us what we’ve worked for. Lughnasadh honors the labor of the season. The planting, the tending, the showing up again and again (even when it’s hard). It’s a time to pause and recognize and say ... hey, we did something. We made it grow. Whether it’s a physical garden or something more symbolic, this is when we start to see the fruits of our effort. But here's where it gets beautifully bittersweet. Lughnasadh is also a moment of sacrifice. To harvest the grain, we have to cut it down. The grain must die so we can be fed. That’s powerful stuff. It’s not just a celebration ... it’s a recognition of the sacred exchange: life feeding life. This sabbat reminds us that letting go isn’t always a loss. Sometimes it’s the doorway into our next evolution! Let's celebrate Lughnasadh together!
