The willing sacrifice of the inner self for the outer self. Leaving the corn husks for fertilizer. First of the harvest. Tearing to Pieces. Fertilising the Ground with Sacred Blood. The sacrifice of John Barleycorn (Celtic), as well as the Corn Maiden (Aztec).

Also the time of the Festival of Sakhmet, which was commerated by the drinking of blood-red beer -- the only way to stop the bloodthirsty lion goddess when she got carried away with punishing humankind.

Traditional foods are loaves made from corn, or other new grains of the season (oat, barley, etc.). An Irish tradition consists of offering blueberries in a basket to one's sweetheart.

In the Chthonic magickal tradition, Lughnasadh is represented by the Celtic Alphabet Consonants: Duir, Tinne, Coll and Gort. Celtic Trees: Oak, Holly-Oak, Hazel and Ivy.

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To find out more about Lammas, visit the Witches' League for Public Awareness or Circle Sanctuary.