Lugh

Offering candles to Lugh: Celtic god of light, craftsmanship, and justice. 

Lugh was honored across the ancient Celtic regions. Scholars today find him particularly important as his worship suggests the presence of shared spiritual practices across all Celtic cultures. The Romans identified Lugh with Mercury.

There are many tales about Lugh in Irish mythology and across the Celtic regions in general. He is is the god which Lughnasadh is named after, a Celtic harvest festival celebrated on August 1st. 

Lugh is honored by those seeking mastery, inspiration, courage or success. He is said to be particularly helpful to evoke when developing a new skill, beginning a project, preparing for competition, or strengthening their knowledge in an artistic subject. success does not come effortlessly though, his energy is expressed through disciplined practice, intelligence and a willingness to learn. 

The Lesson of Lugh - From Judika Illes The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses

Lugh teaches that greatness does not always come from following a single path.

A person may be an artist and strategist, healer and warrior, poet and craftsperson. Talents do not need to remain isolated from one another.

True mastery emerges when different abilities are brought together with purpose.

Lugh is the divine expression of brilliance guided by discipline. He is the shining mind, the skillful hand and the warrior who knows when to strike.

He reminds us that knowledge becomes power only when it is used.

ɪᴛᴇᴍ ᴅᴇsᴄʀɪᴘᴛɪᴏɴ: 6 inch taper candles rolled in herbs associated with Lugh and his solar attributes: sunflower, calendula, cedar, and chamomile.  


𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓:  These candles melt beautifully and are safe to burn indoors, however, PLEASE be wary of the flame. The more herbs, the bigger and taller the flame will be. Always supervise your candles while burning. These candles have very burnable botanicals. Some herbs may crackle when caught on fire, such as cedar and juniper.

Always burn in a reliable candle holder or in a fireproof dish.