Sources:
Encyclopedia of Spirits; The Ultimate Guide to the magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses // Judika Illes
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☀️ Irish God of the Sun, Storms, the Harvest, Oaths, Kings and Justice
☀️ Patron of Kings, Artisans, Poets, Blacksmiths, Carpenters, Craftsmen, Poets, Physicians, Soldiers and Warriors
☀️ Also known as: Lug, Luc
☀️ Titles Include…
Lugh of the Long Arm
Shining One
Lamhfada
Lugh of Artful Hands
The Skilled God
Master of All Arts
Lugh, Lord of Craftsmanship, Light, Victory and War, is a master builder, harper, poet, warrior, sorcerer, metalworker, cupbearer and physician. It’s hard to envision anything that Lugh isn’t good at.
Lugh was venerated throughout the ancient Celtic world. At least fourteen European Cities are named for Lugh, including Laon, Leyden, Loudon and Lyon. Lyon’s old name was Lugdunum, meaning “Lugh’s Fort”. That city is believed to have been his cult center. Its coins bore the images of ravens, which may be a reference to Lugh. The Romans identified Lugh with Mercury. Many European churches dedicated to Michael the Archangel are believed to have been built over sites once dedicated to Lugh. Post-Christianity, many of Lugh’s sacred functions were reassigned to saints like Patrick and Luke.
Lugh apparently traveled westward through Europe. Irish and Welsh myths describe his first appearance in their pantheon. He is greeted with resistance from women in Wales. His first public act in Ireland is to join battle with the Tuatha Dé Danann (his father’s people) against the Fomorian, his mother’s people. Lugh chooses allegiance with his paternal line; the myth may be interpreted as indicating the beginnings of patriarchy in Ireland.
☀️ Manifestation: He is often described as shining, handsome, charming and witty. He has a silver tongue to match his skillful hands.
☀️ Consorts: Lugh has different consorts in different locations, but he was frequently linked to Rosmerta
☀️ Spirit Allies: Lugh shared the city of Lyon with Kybele, and Paris with Isis. In battle, Lugh used his own weapons, but also those belonging to Manannan.
☀️ Animals: Lion, Horse, Raven, Stag, Crow, Hound, Lynx
☀️ Trees: Apple, Oak, Hazelnut, Holly
☀️ Flowers: Marigold, Goldenrod, Sunflower, Carnation, Rose, Gorse
☀️ Herbs: Bay, Basil, Allspice, Rosemary, Cinnamon
☀️ Foods: Corn, Bread, Apple, Potato, Berries
☀️ Beverages: Wine, Mead, Apple Cider
☀️ Colors: Brown, Gold, Yellow, Green
☀️ Crystals: Citrine, Carnelian, Sunstone, Topaz, Quartz
☀️ Element: Air, Fire
☀️ Day: Sunday
☀️ Sabbat: Lughnasadh
☀️ Festival: August 1st, the festival of Lughnasa. Lughnasa means “the marriage of Lugh”. Lugh the sun and the Earth Mother renew their vows annually during the full moon in August and invite all to gather and revel with them. Lughnasa celebrates the consummation of their sacred relationship.
Once upon a time, Lughnasa was a four week festival; the last two weeks of July and the first two weeks of August, roughly corresponding to when the sun is in Leo, the astrological sign that belongs to the sun and epitomizes its power. In modern Irish Gaeilge, the month of August is Lunasa. However, the modern wiccan sabbat of Lughnasa is almost devoted solely to the eve of July 31st leading to Lughnasa Day on August 1st.
☀️ Symbols: Spear, Harp, Sun, Slingshot
☀️ Tarot Cards: The Sun, Justice
☀️ Moon Phases: Full, Waxing
☀️ Scents: Apple, Cinnamon, Rose
☀️ Planets: Sun
☀️ Offerings:
Grain Products
Whole Grain Wheat Bread
Freshly Baked Bread
Beer & Mead
Harvested Fruits and Vegetables
Corn Dolls
Allspice
Cloves
Cinnamon
Carnelian
Citrine
Gorse Flowers
Learn a new skill, especially if it’s related to Healing, Fighting or The Arts
Wine
Apple Cider
Hard Cider
☀️ Devotional Acts:
Make Art, in any form, that is devoted to him
Make Art of him, however you personally picture him
Teach yourself Self Defense
Teach yourself First Aid and Healing Magic
Acknowledge your duties and try to act more Regal, even in day to day life
Protect those who need it, and help those you know you can help
Take care of your body, both physically and mentally
Work to better yourself in any area
Wake up at sunrise
Treat your loved ones to a lovely meal
Always keep your promises
Support political and law-based justice, and sign petitions or give donations to make sure justice is appropriately given
Dress in Brown or Golden Colors
Try to become more a witty and confident person
Honor him on Sundays
Plant more Trees, take care of the Environment and do more Social Justice work
Buy a Kilt and wear it unapologetically
Go to a Renaissance Fair
Buy medieval-style weapons, particularly Spears or Slingshots
Practice Confidence and Self-Love!!!
Aries moon: Your emotions are more important than everyone else’s because you think your emotions are harder to bear than theirs. Super whiny about whatever’s bothering you that day. You think you’ve had it worse and you think everyone should know. Very immature about handling your emotions. You won’t listen to others emotions because you’d rather “keep to yourself.”
Taurus moon: You’re materialistic and boast about it. You always want to know other’s problems to assert to yourself that at least you aren’t dumb enough to have their problems. You think the only way to win an argument is with a manipulative ultimatum. You think everyone needs your approval to feel their emotions.
Gemini moon: You always want to know everyone’s emotions and problems because you want to see what would happen if you told everyone involved. You can’t be held responsible. You think everyone’s over-exaggerating their problems. You always wait too long to apologize. Deflecting is your motto.
Cancer moon: You’ll probably cry over this. You’re way too overemotional. You tell everyone you follow your new breathing exercise when you start to freak out and panic. You get things by making others feel guilty for you. Unhealthily possessive of people and objects, probably shown in childhood, “She can’t be your favorite, she’s already my favorite!”
Leo moon: You want everyone to pity you because you thrive on attention. Also wanting people to hate you because you thrive on attention, even if it’s negative, so you hurt them. You get upset when you walk past people and they don’t say “speak of the devil!” or start whispering and pointing. You are dramatic when you’re recounting your past problems but always make your current problems seem better because you don’t like to admit that you actually can’t do everything by yourselves.
Virgo moon: You preach communication but you always fail to actually communicate. You claim to know the best for everyone and you will blame anyone else when your plan went south. Everyone treats you as their welcome mat and you let them. You worry to the point of panic. You aren’t actually the smartest person you know even though you think you are.
Libra moon: You are the most boring person emotionally. You bottle up your emotions really well until you can’t take it and you explode. You can never tell when it’s going to happen so you spend time driving people away before it can. You think you need to interfere with everyone else’s problems. “Stick a pin in it,” is your favorite quote.
Scorpio moon: You’re sensitive but can’t deal with anyone knowing it. You can’t handle your ‘intense’ emotions. You want to be emotionally detached but you always end up oversharing. Your unhealthy coping mechanisms aren’t as cute as you think they are. Your common sense seems to stop whenever you encounter a slight problem.
Sagittarius moon: You can’t handle staying some where for too long. Your random daydreaming is annoying. You’re always clueless to other peoples emotions, stemming from the fact that you just don’t care. You get so consumed in your beliefs that you won’t listen to reason or the truth. You think you can test your limits but then you end up in bed, moping for three days.
Capricorn moon: You think your responsibility equates to your emotional maturity, but you are one of the worst at dealing with your emotions. You need efficiency and sacrifice neatness to do it. But you won’t accept anyone else’s feelings unless they’re perfect or they benefit you. You always have a hard time emotionally connecting with people.
Aquarius moon: You crave individuality so much that you’ll ruin your life with anything that makes you feel different, like drugs. You can’t emotionally connect with people because any sign that someone feels the way you do feels like a personal attack. Aloof with their emotions.
Pisces moon: You claim to have everything under control but you can’t even handle your own emotions. When people talk about needing to use baby gloves they’re talking about you. You’re judgmental about everyone else’s emotions but you always have a justification for yours.
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•Make sure this is the position you know you deserve and go in to the interview with the upmost confidence
•A smile and firm handshake are always a big plus during introductions.
•Always bring a spare pen, something to write on, and important documentation in case asked for(I’ve been hired on the spot before and this was helpful)
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