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Lughnasadh: The Harvest Marriage

**Lughnasadh: The Harvest Marriage** “Lughnasa means ‘the marriage of Lugh.’ There is a tremendous romantic component to the celebration. Lugh the sun and the Earth Mother renew their wedding vows annually during the full moon in August and invite all to gather and revel with them. Lughnasa celebrates the consummation of their sacred relationship. It…

Gardening By The Moon Phases

The moon and its cycles have always had an effect on the planet, from tides to moisture levels, to the pull of gravity. In ancient times, the practice of planting with the moon phases was born. Used by the Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Native American tribes and from China to South Africa, this planting method has…

Litha: The Summer Solstice

**Litha: The Summer Solstice** “Now on this longest day, light triumphs, and yet begins the decline into the dark. The Sun King grown embraces the Queen of Summer in the love that is death because it is so complete that all dissolves into the single song of ecstasy that moves the worlds. So the Lord…

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