The Horn and Cauldron #17 – Lughnasadh 101

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

In this episode, we discuss Lughnasadh. This sabbat marks the beginning of the harvest and typically takes place on August 1st, which is about halfway between the summer solstice and the autumn equinox. In the southern hemisphere, it’s celebrated on Feb 1st. Named after the Celtic god Lugh, this festival is a time to thank the spirits of the land for helping crops grow and to celebrate the bounty of the upcoming harvest.

Lughnasadh is a time for rituals, athletic contests, matchmaking, trading, visiting holy wells, and of course feasting. Join us as we discuss its history, traditions, correspondences, and spellwork that you can do for this sabbat.

John Barleycorn, a ballad by Scottish poet Robert Burns: http://www.robertburns.org/works/27.shtml