31/07/2026
As we approach the ancient festival of Lughnasadh, First Fruits, First Harvest I am noticing how different I feel about it all this year. The abundance of wild fires around the world have scorched my senses and my spirit is feeling scattered. I cannot focus on harvest - spiritual and physical without also focusing on the impact of climate change through heat waves and fires.
Fire is key to Lughnasadh celebrations. But it is not a time for lighting fires here! Too many risks.
I am grieving the loss of habitats and species around the world, piles of ash, smouldering vegetation, endless amounts of water being used to support the management of fires. So in my Substack post this week I have reflected on the impact of wild fires and shared a healing invocation spell for those who feel moved to use in bringing some focus to recovery and harmony. I also share three shining connections I had recently in mid Devon in the most sacred, secluded woodland where we stayed for a few nights. Here I found deep spiritual nourishment and was able to simply experience wild harvest as it was without taking anything physical away from the space.
What can you spiritually harvest - connect with - offer healing to?
I wish you healing and peace - take time to notice the wildness within and around you. Give yourself permission to savour the brilliant diversity in a small space and to also expand your senses to the wider landscape. It is all such a mosaic of miracles deer ones.
Substack post link in comments on Facebook and Bio on Insta.
