Calendar - August 01
Rituals & Festivals
Sabbat: Lughnassadh
(Loo-nuh-sa)
Also, Lammas
August 1
Waxing Crescent Moon
Beginning of the harvest season.
Sunset on July 31 (Waxing Crescent Moon in Virgo) - Sunset on
August 1 (Waxing Crescent Moon in Libra)
Color: Yellow
Herbs: Frankincense, Sandalwood
Decorations: summer
flowers and grains
Altar: loaf of multi-grain or
cracked whole-wheat bread to share after blessing, cauldron
Food: Blackberry wine or other
dark fruity beverage, multi-grain or cracked whole-wheat bread, blackberry pie,
corn on the cob, barbequed meat or fried chicken
Traditional Location: Hilltop
or high place
