Ep 42 - The August In-Between: Lammas, Lugh, and Why You Feel a Bit Weird

Feeling off lately? A bit tired, emotional, nostalgic—or like you’re craving comfort and quiet after a busy summer?You’re not broken. You’re in rhythm.In this rich, soul-led episode, we dive into the emotional complexity of late summer—through the lens of Lammas and Lughnasadh, the first harvest festivals on the Wheel of the Year. We explore the story of Lugh and his foster mother Tailtiu, the dance between grief and gratitude, and why this time of year often stirs a strange mix of pride, reflection, restlessness, and emotional release.You’ll learn:What Lammas and Lughnasadh really mean (myth, history, and heart)Why August can feel like a liminal, melancholic, or “wobbly” timeHow to recognise the emotional and energetic signs of the seasonWays to ground yourself in the landscape, your body, and your truthWhat the Earth is doing right now—and what your soul might be mirroringThis episode is an invitation to slow down, honour what’s grown, gently let go of what’s ready to fall away, and root yourself in the sacred now.💛 Listen in, exhale with me, and let’s walk the golden in-between—together. 🌿 Buy my debut book Through the Hedge: Tales from Mossvale here on amazon  ✨  The Storywood: Audio Hub is where you'll find an ever growing collection of my stories, musings, poems, and meditations.  📖 Prefer to read? My writings also live over on my Substack, The Wild Noticings. 🕯️ Or experience it through scent Explore my Wild Goddess candles, each with its own story.✨ Love the podcast? Follow, share, or leave a review, it means more than you know.📲 Find me on Instagram @the.wildgoddess