How to Celebrate Lammas: Witchy Traditions and Modern Magic

Simple, Soulful Ways to Honour the First Harvest

The days are still long, the sun still warm — but beneath the brightness, a shift is happening. Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, marks the start of the harvest season and the beginning of the wheel’s turn toward the darker half of the year.

Whether you’re drawn to the Celtic roots of Lughnasadh or prefer the earth-based symbolism of Lammas, this sabbat is a time of reflection, gratitude, and celebration. You don’t need a field of wheat or a formal coven to mark the day — just a bit of intention, a few seasonal ingredients, and a sprinkle of creativity.

Here’s how to celebrate Lammas in witchy, meaningful, and down-to-earth ways.

1. Bake a Loaf of Magical Bread

Lammas literally means “loaf mass,” and baking is one of the most traditional ways to celebrate. You can bake with intention by:

• Adding herbs like rosemary, thyme, or basil for protection and abundance

• Kneading your wishes into the dough

• Scoring a symbol (like a pentagram, sheaf, or sun) on the top before baking

• Sharing your loaf as an offering or blessing with others

Don’t fancy a full bake? Toast with honey or oatcakes with herbs also carry the energy of the grain harvest.

2. Hold a Gratitude Ritual

Lammas is all about recognising what you’ve grown — both physically and spiritually.

Try this simple gratitude ritual:

• Write down five things you’ve harvested this year (growth, goals, lessons, moments of joy)

• Light a candle and read each one aloud

• Place your list on your altar or bury it in the garden to return your thanks to the earth

Anoint your candle or list with Lammas Altar Oil to seal your gratitude with magical energy.

3. Create a Lammas Offering

Offerings are a powerful way to honour the season, spirits of the land, or your own deities. You might offer:

• Fresh fruit, grains, or baked goods

• Sunflowers or marigolds

• A handwritten note of thanks

• Wine, cider, or honey mead

Leave offerings on your altar, at a local sacred spot, or even in your garden. Just make sure they’re biodegradable and respectful to the land.

4. Decorate Your Altar for the Season

Set up your altar with sun-kissed colours and harvest symbols. If you missed it, check out these Lammas Altar Ideas for inspiration.

Items to include:

• Loaves of bread or wheat bundles

• Orange, gold, and yellow candles

• Seasonal herbs and crystals

• Your gratitude list or sigils for abundance

5. Meditate at Sunrise or Sunset

Lugh, the solar deity honoured at Lughnasadh, is closely tied to light, skill, and power. Meditating at sunrise (or sunset if you’re not an early bird) can help you align with the energy of transition and balance.

Ask yourself:

• What have I planted this year?

• What am I harvesting?

• What am I ready to let go of as the light fades?

Even ten quiet minutes outdoors can bring clarity and peace.

6. Host a Witchy Feast

If you’re a kitchen witch at heart, Lammas is the perfect time to cook up something beautiful and share it with family or magical friends.

Ideas for your feast:

• Herb-roasted vegetables, seasonal fruits, flatbreads, or honey cakes

• Wine, cider, or elderflower cordial

• A harvest-themed centrepiece with wheat, fruit, and flowers

• A moment of shared thanks before eating

7. Craft a Simple Spell or Charm

Lammas is a great time for spells around:

• Prosperity and abundance

• Protection for home and loved ones

• Gratitude and grounding

• Letting go of what no longer serves

Try a candle spell, a blessing jar, or a sachet filled with seasonal herbs and charged with Lammas Altar Oil.

Want Tools to Support Your Celebration?

Everything in my Etsy shop is handcrafted with magical intent — including seasonal altar oils, spell kits, and ritual blends for Lammas and beyond. Whether you’re celebrating solo or with your circle, you’ll find something to support your practice.

Final Thoughts

Celebrating Lammas doesn’t have to be elaborate — it just needs to be heartfelt. Whether you’re lighting a candle, baking bread, or walking barefoot through a golden field, you’re connecting with the magic of the earth and honouring your own sacred growth.

So take a moment to breathe, reflect, and say thank you — to the land, to the sun, and to yourself. The harvest has begun, and you are part of it.