Sacred Rhythms Lammas Ritual, Celebration and Medicine Songs

Join Earthstar and Nicki on Saturday 8th February between 1pm and 5pm to celebrate the turning of the Wheel. 

We will be acknowledging the Sabbat of Lammas - a cross quarter point on the Celtic Wheel of life - equidistant between Summer Solstice and Autumn Equinox.

Explore the themes of the first of three harvest festivals as the Earth begins her descent into Winter.

You will be smudged on arrival, and we will gather in the hall before moving to the forest as a group. 

We will begin with an acknowledgement to Country, followed by a Grounding Meditation before sharing our Cosmic Weather Report exploring the themes of this time of year - as well as what is happening both astrologically and in the lunar calendar. We will share ways in which the seasons can be incorporated into your own personal practice at home. 

For those that are new to frame drumming (we play the Medicine Drum with a beater - but all drums, percussion and other instruments are welcome) we will then share some teaching around drumming patterns and beats before drumming up some energy and raising our vibration before moving into song sharing.

We will share songs in call and response style - giving everyone the chance to learn the lyrics before we sing together as a group.

If anyone has a song they would like to offer into the space, they are most welcome!

Bring along your voice, your drum if you have one (other musical instruments are most welcome, or stamp your feet and clap your hands, drum your heartbeat on your chest - all forms of joyous self expression are welcome!). We will provide a basket of small percussion instruments to share, such as rattles and clap sticks... don't let not owning a drum be a reason to miss out!

This will be followed by our seasonal ritual, giving thanks for the harvest. It will also give you an opportunity to really feel into the gifts you have received over the second half of 2024, your personal harvest and what you are now carrying in your Medicine Basket.

We will then head into the hall for some of Nicki's delicious chai or herbal tea (BYO mug or keep-cup!) and some home baked nourishing treats. Please add a note when checking out if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.

Bookings are essential - this is an all gendered event and is reasonably accessible. Please be aware there may be uneven ground, wear sturdy footwear and let us know if you have any accessibility requirements.

We are so looking forward to singing and drumming with you! Cultivating joy and raising our collective vibration as we celebrate the turning of the Wheel.

See you in the forest!

Love, Earthstar & Nicki xx