Spirits & Seasons: Lammas Magic & First Harvest Simmer Pot

As summer starts winding down, Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh (August 1st), arrives with its golden fields and heavy fruit trees. This ancient Celtic harvest festival—named after the sun god Lugh—celebrates the first fruits of the season and the satisfaction of hard work paying off.

There’s something magical about this time of year. You can feel the shift happening: summer’s still here, but autumn is quietly making its presence known. It’s the perfect moment for a simmer pot ritual that fills your home with warmth while honoring everything you’ve cultivated this year.

Lammas is Special

This festival is all about abundance and gratitude. Think fresh bread, ripe fruit, sunflowers turning their faces to the sun, and communities coming together to celebrate the harvest. It’s the first of three harvest festivals, and it asks us to pause and appreciate what we’ve grown—both in our gardens and in our lives.

A Simple First Harvest Simmer Pot

This fragrant ritual brings the essence of Lammas right into your kitchen:

• Apple slices for sweetness and abundance
• Whole cloves for warmth and protection
• Fresh rosemary for remembrance and blessings
• Thyme for courage and trusting divine timing
• A bay leaf for wisdom
• Sunflower petals for solar energy (or any sunny yellow flower you have)
• A splash of apple cider for celebration

Put everything in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a gentle simmer. As the steam rises, take a moment to breathe it in. Think about how you’ve grown since spring began. What are you grateful for? What have you harvested in your own life?

Let it simmer as long as you want—the whole house will smell amazing.

Other ways to celebrate:

• Bake something golden: Try the Lammas Sourdough Herb Waffles for a fresh take on honoring the grain.
• Refresh your focus: The Golden Harvest Sunflower Weekly Planner is designed to bring seasonal energy into your planner.
• Sunflower altar: Place a single sunflower in a vase as an offering or add dried petals to your simmer pot.

Final Reflection

Lammas is a moment of radiant stillness. It’s a time to honor the work you’ve done and gently prepare for what lies ahead. May this simmer pot ritual offer you warmth, clarity, and deep gratitude as you step into the heart of the harvest season.

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