Olivia Herlihy, Author at Influential Gals

Lammas Tarot Spreads to Celebrate the First Harvest

Lammas marks the first harvest—a time to reflect, give thanks, and prepare for seasonal change. These tarot spreads help you connect with the energy of …

A colorful hand-drawn illustration of a woman with red hair and a flower crown, sitting at a wooden table making an essential oil blend. She is surrounded by Lammas imagery including wheat stalks, sunflowers, a pumpkin, a loaf of bread, amber glass oil bottles, and a lit diffuser. The background features a bright sun, golden clouds, and fields, evoking a warm, late-summer harvest scene.

7 Magical Oil Blends to Celebrate Lammas in 2025

Celebrate the first harvest of Lammas with these beautiful, easy-to-make essential oil blends. Each recipe captures a unique part of the season—from golden sunlight and …

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7 Lammas Crystals That Attract Abundance and Joy

Lammas is a time to celebrate abundance and set new intentions. The right crystals can make your rituals even more powerful. These seven stones help …

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13 Enchanted Etsy Items for Your Lammas Lughnasadh Altar

If you’re setting up a Lammas altar, you might have already seen my post on Sacred Symbols for Your Lammas Altar. In this post, I’m …

Lammas altar set by a window with a central round loaf of bread on a woven mat, flanked by tall yellow candles, wheat bundles, small pumpkins, crystals, and ritual bowls. A sun symbol made from straw and leaves hangs above, with trees visible through the window.

15 Sacred Symbols for Your Lammas Altar in 2025

Setting up a Lammas altar is a beautiful way to honour the first harvest and connect with the energy of late summer. Each item you …

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What is Lammas? A Simple Introduction to the First Harvest

Lammas, also called Lughnasadh, is the festival of the first harvest. It’s a celebration of abundance, hard work, and gratitude. In ancient times, Lammas marked …

A wooden tray filled with freshly baked Lammas loaves, including round golden breads topped with seeds and rustic scoring, set beside a sunlit window with potted herbs in the background.

Lammas Bread Recipes: Traditional Loaves for Lughnasadh

Lammas, or Lughnasadh, marks the first harvest and is traditionally celebrated with bread baked from the season’s new grain. Baking bread at this time is …

Photo of a deity altar with a hand writing in a journal. A lit beeswax candle, quartz crystal, goddess statue, dried herbs, and a bowl of rose petals are placed on a wooden surface.

The Ultimate Guide on How to Work with Deities

When I started working with deities, I thought it would be simple. A candle here, a prayer there. Something comforting, maybe a bit mystical. What …

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Which Divination Method is Right for You?

Curious about tarot, tea leaves, or crystal balls? There are so many ways to explore your inner wisdom and get guidance from the universe. This …

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Beltane Festival Guide: How to Celebrate May Day’s Magic

Beltane is the festival of fire, flowers, and new beginnings. It marks the start of summer and has been celebrated for centuries with bonfires, feasts, …