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Lughnasadh July 31st Lugh is a Celtic god of Light and Fire, connected to, by the essence of the form, to Lucifer. It is rumored that the name Lugh is derived from the Latin word LUX, meaning 'light'. Such a Sabbat is a celebration of not only the hidden light (ie. Morning Star and wisdom) but the Moon as well. Lughnasadh has its roots primarily within the Celtic culture which later surfaced and transferred into what is now known as the Independent Witches Sabbat Witchcraft and Wicca. The essence of this Sabbat is the brightness of the sun and the beauty of nature in its living aspect. Lucet/Lucifer is Azazel the Fire Djinn, he who is brought unto earth wearing the Emerald Crown. Lugh is represented as the leader of Tuatha De Danann which translates "People of the Goddess Dana". The people of Ireland record a great battle in their ancient texts between Lugh and Tuatha De Danann against the Fomors and their leader, Balor. Lugh and his people were victorious, thus banishing the Fomors further within the shadows in which they dwelt. Approach the festival of Lughnasadh as though you were drawing down the moon of Hecate, breed the thoughts and desires which shall come to pass. A willow which drapes towards the earth will inherently guide you until a new sight is gained from the shadows of your shape. You will undergo, as did Lugh, death and rebirth, therefore be robed in white at first, then black. A reversal is essential for the understanding that all things have two natures inherently. All actions and symbols must be trespassed to gain the insight of mind-flight (the dream).
Autumn Equinox September 21st As the two equinoxes are known for the balance and equilibrium of both black and white, so is the birthing of your inner strengths and insight, which develop with every Equinox that passes. In the old times, when the tradition flourished from tongue to mind, so did the growing psychic strength of the witch. This is still the case, with slight differences due to the modern view point and increase of information. The energies available are balanced positive and negative, thus eminently suited for growth. The renewed tradition now opens doors to the mind unknown for thousands of years. We are relinked with the
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