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Lammas 2013
Today is the midpoint between Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox, at the cross of the quarters, marking the first day of autumn. Here in Albuquerque, we are in the midst of the monsoon season. Every afternoon the clouds begin to gather over the Sandia Mountains, and then move across the city, bringing a show of lightning and splatters of rain.
I am caught at this time of year – part of me wants to lounge in the warmth, sip wine, and watch the lightning. Another part of me wants to keep things moving, get everything done before turning inward at winter. My urgency is at direct odds with my desire to stretch out on the chaise. Maybe part of this season’s lessons is balance and prioritization, because really, only so much can get done. The reclining in August is oh so sweet, and not to be missed.
Take a moment to be in your moment, whether that is full steam ahead or stretching out in the shade. We only have this time now, so breathe it in fully.
Brightest Blessings to you at the turn of the season -- Anne
N.B.: This cross-quarter festival is commonly called Lammas (from the Anglo-Saxon for “loaf mass”) or Lughnasadh (from the Irish god Lugh), traditionally celebrated August 1st. Astrologically, the First Day of Fall may be calculated as the date the Sun is at 15° Leo, which currently Falls around August 6th and 7th.
I am caught at this time of year – part of me wants to lounge in the warmth, sip wine, and watch the lightning. Another part of me wants to keep things moving, get everything done before turning inward at winter. My urgency is at direct odds with my desire to stretch out on the chaise. Maybe part of this season’s lessons is balance and prioritization, because really, only so much can get done. The reclining in August is oh so sweet, and not to be missed.
Take a moment to be in your moment, whether that is full steam ahead or stretching out in the shade. We only have this time now, so breathe it in fully.
Brightest Blessings to you at the turn of the season -- Anne
N.B.: This cross-quarter festival is commonly called Lammas (from the Anglo-Saxon for “loaf mass”) or Lughnasadh (from the Irish god Lugh), traditionally celebrated August 1st. Astrologically, the First Day of Fall may be calculated as the date the Sun is at 15° Leo, which currently Falls around August 6th and 7th.
