WITCH IN THE CITY

Lammas, or Lughnasadh (pronounced "LOO-nahs-ah"), is an Anglo-Saxon word meaning “Loaf-mass” and is one of the Greater Wiccan Sabbats, usually celebrated on August 1st or 2nd, although occasionally on July 31st. The Lughnasadh Sabbat is a time to celebrate the end of Summer and the beginning of the Autumn season, as well as to usher in the first of three harvest celebrations in the Witches Yearly Calendar. It is the time of harvesting corn and grain, grapes and wine, and is therefore greatly associated with bread, as grains are the first crop to be harvested.  We as Witches give thanks and honor to all Gods and Goddesses of the Harvest, as well as those who represent Death and Resurrection. This is a time when the Sun God magickally begins to weaken as the Sun rises farther in the South, each day growing shorter as the nights grow longer. The Goddess watches in sorrow, but she realizes that while the God is dying, He lives on inside Her as Her

I pray to you Great Heavenly Queen, you who rests your head in the starry night,  you who clasps the earth in your belly, you who promises immortal love. I beseech thee Great and Holy Mother of Humanity, may all be embraced in your majesty,   may all be inspired by your wisdom, may all be embraced by your protection and light. I give thanks to you Lady of Life, stand with all who walk on this earth with humility and prudence. Guide those here and after with your comfort.   Awaken Great Mother - for your children are in need of your compassion. - By Firewolf www.firewolfsmagic.com