Lughnasadh & August

Lughnasadh and Lammas Season

Lughnasadh

August 1st or 2nd

Lughnasadh pronunciation: LOO-Nas-Ah

Themes: first fruits, first harvest, gratitude, benevolent sacrifice, crafting, utilizing skills and talents.

Also known as: Feast of Tailtiu, August Eve, Feast of Bread, Loaf Mass, Harvest Home, First Harvest, Crom Dubh Sunday (Last Sunday of July or First Sunday of August), Garland Day

Lammas = Loaf Mass

Lion's Gate Portal Period: The Earth is aligned with the Star Sirius. The Lion's Gate portal opens an extremely strong path for manifestation, transformation, and spiritual ascension. The Portal opens on 7/28, peaks with strongest energies on 8/8, and closes on 8/12. Use to anoint and charge your magical tools. Use our oil to anoint and work with your solar plexus chakra and embody your power. Use our Incense for your powerful workings.

Mercury Retrograde ends on July 23rd.

Full Moon July is the Hay Moon it is ideal for releasing outdated community ties, reflecting on your long-term visions, and grounding yourself. Because it occurs in Aquarius, it empowers collective innovation, breaking out of rigid personal patterns, and stepping into your authenticity

Full Moon in August is called the Wort Moon (Herb Moon), is on August 27th in Denver. Also a Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces. this specific lunar event is highly potent for profound emotional release, deep introspection, spiritual cleansing, and surrendering to transformation.

New Moon in July falls in the water sign of Cancer, is on July 14 in Denver. This period is perfect for emotional reset, deep healing, nurturing close relationships, and setting intentions centered around home life, family harmony, and long-term personal sanctuaries.

New Moon in Leo is on the 12th. it is also a solar eclipse. It is deeply potent for setting bold intentions, stepping into leadership, and claiming your authentic creative voice. In Denver, it acts as a sacred reset button for opening doors and manifesting goals over the next six months.

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