August 1, Lammas (also known as Lughnasad, Lughnassadh, and Loaf Mass day), is a special time to celebrate the first fruits of the harvest. It's a holiday with ancient roots, dating back to pre-Christian times when people honored the sun and the earth's bounty. While its exact origins are a bit mysterious, we know it was a crucial festival for farmers, marking a time of gratitude and abundance.

In the Wheel of the Year, Lammas sits halfway between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox. It's a moment to pause and appreciate what we've grown and gathered. It's like a big, warm hug from the Earth, saying, "Look at all we've accomplished together!"

Respecting Lammas is about honoring the land, the farmers, and the process of bringing food to our tables. It's a time to be mindful of waste, to savor your meals, and to give thanks for the nourishment the Earth provides.

What to do for Lammas? BAKE!!! Since Lammas is all about the harvest, bread is the star of the show! Traditional Lammas bread is made from the first grains of the season. You can also bake fruit pies, cakes, or anything that celebrates the flavors of summer.

Crystals for Lammas To enhance your Lammas experience, consider working with crystals that connect to the earth and abundance. Citrine, for its sunny energy, and Garnet, for its grounding properties, are great choices.

Lammas in 2024: An Astrological Glimpse While Lammas is a fixed date, its astrological influence can vary each year. To get a truly personalized interpretation based on your natal chart, it's best to consult with an astrologer. However, we can make some general observations.

In 2024, Lammas falls in the sign of Leo, a fire sign associated with creativity, passion, and leadership. This suggests a Lammas filled with warmth, joy, and a celebration of personal expression.

Remember, Lammas is a time for gratitude, joy, and community. Whether you bake a loaf of bread, spend time in nature, or simply reflect on the abundance in your life, let Lammas be a reminder of the interconnectedness of all things.

Would you like to know more about specific Lammas traditions or rituals? Leave a comment or reach out via email here!

A Tarot Card spread I have been finding very, very useful with my clients lately. On our ever evolving journey in life, we are often faced with many a conundrum. Those facing such a pattern, are in such a state of spiraling overwhelm that they cannot see where to even begin to make the changes they need to make to have momentum.

(Also make sure to keep reading to see the Card of the Day way on down in this issue.)

Empath. The words gets thrown around so much now that I have just about had it up to my eyeballs! Most people that espouse the word Empath in the proclamation, “Oh I’m an Empath!” have no actual clue as to why they are, how many different types exist, nor what their statement just may expose to others.

Lemme jump on my soap box for a minute..

All humans and animals have empathetic tendencies. However, in humans there is a much bigger picture to look at when it comes to how one develops into a full blown Empath. Yes, yes— there is a Nature vs. Nurture aspect to all of this ‘stuff’. But did you know the seeds for your character/personality development go farther back than just your own personal life experience?

Yup, that’s right! Let’s think all the way back!

NOTE: This is where I, your friendly neighborhood Palm reader, contemplated opening a can of worms about the affects of reincarnation into the mix and chose to save that for a rainy day.

Science has proven that the more complex a trauma one endures, their DNA is actually affected. This is something called Epigenetic Trauma. Science has also proven that you were not just biologically in your mother, but also your maternal grandmother, and maternal great grandmother. Pretty mind-boggling right?

Some of you may be saying right now— Rachel I’m adopted and I dont know my real parents, etc.

Even though the research may seem very daunting, ultimately, blood is blood.

If you are one of the people mentioned in the above statement and you are absolutely 100% certain you cannot obtain info about your ‘ancestors’? Then take a look at your health. One can compare things such as coloring of hair, complexion, eyes, allergies, and food intolerances to the genealogical schematics of different cultures across the globe. (That’s a big assignment but an extremely interesting, fulfilling, and worthwhile one. —Also scroll back to see the other italicized paragraph ;)

So the next time you go around saying, “I’m a 4th generation Empath!” and expect people to gaze upon you with awe and wonderment? Understand you are actually outing the skeletons in the family closet— the good the bad, and the ugly, that generations of your ancestors carried on their shoulders.

Want to read more about the different types of Empaths???

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Appearing annually, The Lions Gate Portal has its name for many varying reasons. Astrologically, the Portal is when the Sun is in the Leo constellation and also aligns with Sirius, Orion’s Belt, and the Earth. One of the biggest moments to Manifest (another word that gets used to the point of gaslighting!). However, my humble opinion about observing the Portal is personal.

The Wheel of the Year differs from the modern day Calendar in many ways. But I’m sure we can all concede to the fact that Spring is about planting/planning, Summer is for growing, Fall/Autumn is for harvesting, and Winter? Winter is for rest. That being said, what makes these 2 weeks so important?

Realizing your Courage and Strength! Having the opportunity to understand that when you, YOU, put in the work YOUrself? There is an ultimate reward for your efforts. What if you spent the next 2 months canning and preserving your favorite foods that YOU planted, YOU maintained, and YOU preserved? You would spend the cold, quiet, resting months, opening jars and what not to make those moments when snow is piling up even more comfortable than a heat source would by itself! I neglected to mention you would know exactly where the food came from. Yes I said it!!!!

The Strength behind The Lions Gate Portal reaches its apex on August 8th. What do you do after that? Celebrate this time in your own way!

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