falls between midsummer & mabon
The first of the three harvest festivals, this harvest is primarily to celebrate the harvest of grain; corn, wheat, rye, barley, etc. We celebrate the fertility of the earth mother & traditionally offer up a sacrifice of the harvest to her as thanks.
after this sabbat the sun's light noticeably wanes
and though the warmth of summer lingers, it is coming to an end.
beer & bread, grains & corn, Gourds, the cornucopia
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collect & save seeds
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Get outside & enjoy the weather
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Host a combination potluck feast & bonfire
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Scatter offerings in gardens & fields
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Make a crown of late summer flower
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Decorate with grains, corn cobs, or gourds
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visit a brewer or try brewing at home
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bake bread or other treats
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stargaze! many meteor showers happen this time of year.
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host a canning or baking party
adventurine, carnelian, peridot, citrine
deep colors: yellow, orange, brown,
green, gold, red
rosemary, elderberry, chamomile, sunflower, vervain
elderberry wine,nuts, honey, roasted lamb, berries & pies, bread of all kinds, fall produce