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Lammastide Warrior Meditation
At Lammas, the harvest is kicking in. This is a time of year when the masculine energy of the earth is in full swing. For starters, it’s the season of the spirit of grain, and a time to honor Lugh, the craftsman god. Lugh was not only a craftsman, but a gifted smith and swordsman. The season from late summer to the middle of fall is often a season of heightened energy for those who identify with the warrior soul. The warrior in today’s society is someone who understands the idea of right action. He or she follows a code of honor, and abides by that code even when it…
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Summer Nature Meditation
This is one of the first meditations I wrote for myself, when I first began practicing a zillion years ago, and it’s one I try to do every summer. It’s based on the Song of Amergin in Irish mythology. Amergin was a leader of the Milesians, one of the ancient tribes that conquered Ireland around 1500 B.C.E., removing the Tuatha de Danaan from power. One of three Druids who spearheaded the takeover, Amergin is referred to as the First Druid of the Gaels in the Irish Book of Invasions. Thought to be the oldest poem in the Irish language, Amergin’s song is lyrical and narrative, evocative of the strength and…
