Lughnasa is one of the four fire portals, the others being Samhain, Imbolc, and Beltane. Each one marks the midpoint between the solstices and equinoxes and is, therefore, an important moment on the cyclical journey around the seasons (Wheel of the Year). In the teaching of the wisdom of the season, the fire portals are the moment when we begin our connection with the coming season by reflecting on and journeying with the seasonal wisdom codes. It also serves as a reminder that summer will be coming to an end.

This year, Lughnasadh is very close to the New Moon (only two days later). This constellation offers a powerful portal to ignite new practices or engage and commit to a deeper inner journey, lending its powerful energy to supporting your choices and intentions.

In the wisdom of the seasons teachings, the autumn season is a season of transitioning, and the teaching of what happens when we are in transition is one of the most important aspects of that time. Preparing us for the dynamic of change and moving from one to the other is important and should be done before the autumn equinox energy sweeps us up..

Summer offers us a perfect time to do so. We are on holidays, our routine has changed, and we get some time in nature to reflect on what we want and align our plans and activities with our soul’s desire.

What is it that is currently ripening in your life? What are you ready to harvest? What nourishes you, and what would you like to establish stronger to carry through autumn into the winter season? This is the time to commit to new ways of going deeper into meeting your inner wisdom.

This is a great opportunity for meditation, to find our center, to rest, get clarity and receive divine wisdom.

Lughnasadh is the first of three harvest festivals. Ask yourself this: What do you hope to reap between now and Samhain, the last of the autumn festivals and the transition into winter? You can find more information in the free document From Lughnasadh to Samhain – A Sacred Dance with Nature.

Transitioning is characterized by movement and change. The autumn change includes the ending of a cycle, bringing things to completion, and therefore is always subject to an emotion of sadness which wants to be accommodated and processed. A daily regular practice ensures that we stay focused and centered in our journey. Daily practice helps us to avoid getting swept away by either the movement of change or the emotional change that comes with it.

The wisdom and inspiration which is offered to us in this autumn season could fill books and hours of conversation. Over the years, inspired by the questions and comments of my students, I have put together many resources through which you can get inspired.

Some are simple and encourage a daily short practice, others will carry you deeper and open the door to a journey towards your inner knowing.

The Wheel of the Year is a symbolic and cyclical representation of the changing seasons and the natural rhythms of life. Rooted in ancient traditions, this concept divides the year into eight distinct festivals, each marking a significant point in the annual cycle.
As we honour this mystical circle, we align with the energies of the Earth, absorbing the lessons whispered by the wind, the warmth of the sun, and the changing landscapes, acknowledging the sacred dance of life’s perpetual renewal.
In celebrating the Wheel of the Year, we find ourselves not only in communion with the natural world but also on a deeply spiritual initiation. The rituals and traditions woven into each turn of the Wheel become a mirror reflecting our own inner transformations, between the soul and the cycles of existence. This journey invites you to listen, learn, and harmonize with the timeless wisdom of nature.

The path towards inner wisdom and discovery of ourselves is a path which, ultimately, we have to journey on our own. Knowing who you are and what gift you carry is revealed in this path of discovery of the Self. It brings sovereignty and autonomy.

Community is the way we nourish ourselves on this journey. We find safety in the sacred circle with others and inspiration when we listen to their own discoveries.

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