Lughnasadh/Lammas Candle and Stone Set for Ritual Use
Lughnasadh (pronounced "LOO-nahs-ah") or Lammas, is one of the Greater Wiccan Sabbats and is usually celebrated on August 1st or 2nd, although occasionally on July 31st. The Celtic festival held in honor of the Sun God Lugh (pronounced "Loo") is traditionally held on August 7th. Some Pagans celebrate this holiday on the first Full Moon in Leo. Other names for this Sabbat include the First Harvest Festival, the Sabbat of First Fruits, August Eve, Lammastide, Harvest Home, Ceresalia (Ancient Roman in honor of the Grain Goddess Ceres), Feast of Bread, Sabbat of First Fruits, Festival of Green Corn (Native American), Feast of Cardenas, Cornucopia (Strega), Thingtide and Elembiuos. Lughnassadh is named for the Irish Sun God Lugh (pronounced Loo), and variant spellings for the holiday are Lughnasadh, Lughnasad, Lughnassad, Lughnasa or Lunasa. The most commonly used name for this Sabbat is Lammas, an Anglo-Saxon word meaning "loaf-mass".
The Lughnasadh Sabbat is a time to celebrate the first of three harvest celebrations in the Craft. It marks the middle of Summer, represents the start of the harvest cycle and relies on the early crops of ripening grain, and also any fruits and vegetables that are ready to be harvested. It is therefore greatly associated with bread as grain is one of the first crops to be harvested. Wiccans give thanks and honor to all Gods and Goddesses of the Harvest, as well as those who represent Death and Resurrection.
The 13 Moons Lughnasadh Candle and Stone Set includes:
- 1 Cinnamon Scented Votive
- 1 Rose Scented Votive
- 1 Red Tigers Eye Gemstone**
- 1 Yellow Aventurine Gemstone**
- Organza Bag, color appropriate, for your ritual and spell work during Lughnassadh.
**Please Note: The stones are usually Red Tiger's Eye and Yellow Aventurine, though subject to change according to availability. Stones will vary in shape, size and color from photo. Candles are handmade and may vary slightly from photo.
Keep out of the reach of children and animals. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Trim wick to .25 inch and burn in the appropriate candle holder.
Color pigments may vary slightly in each batch made. Color of candles may differ from the photo.
