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Seasonal Writing
Essays and reflections for living in relationship with the natural world.
A growing collection of writing on the Five Elements, folklore, mythology, astrology, and the changing seasons, tracing conversations between nature, psyche, culture, and the ways we live.
A Meditation on Lammas
How well did you tend the garden of your dreams this cycle? Were you steady on the tools of your becoming, or drunk on sake and scrolling through your distraction? Lughnasadh arrives in golden clarity to reward you where you turned up — and soberingly, to show you where you didn’t.
Lammas: The First Harvest, Sacrifice & the Turning of the Wheel
Lammas, the First Harvest, is a sacred moment of gratitude, sacrifice, and transformation. As the golden grains bow under the weight of summer, we honour the cycle of life and death—where the fruits of our labour are gathered, and the seeds of the future are sown. Deeply tied to the Earth Element in Five Element Theory, Lammas reminds us to balance abundance with reflection, ensuring that what we reap today nourishes all that lies ahead.
Harvest
The Earth element reminds us to recognize how far we’ve come and to honor the feeling of completion. In late summer, we celebrate the harvest of our experiences and growth, expressing gratitude for the abundance around us.
Late Summer & The Earth Element
Late summer’s Earth Element invites us to reflect on the fullness and completion of the season. It teaches us about balanced nourishment and self-care, turning cravings into meaningful growth. As we embrace the lessons of this cycle, we pause to appreciate how far we’ve come.