God Lugh

Lugh



Invocation

Oh Ancient Powerful Lugh

Shining One

God of the Sun

Bringer of Light

Mighty is your strength

Magnetic is your presence

Lord of the sacred fires and flame

Giver of life to all on Earth

As we call out your sacred name

Bring us from darkness to light

That we may gain your wisdom

And understand our oneness with the Universe

So mote it be!

Associations:

Celtic

General:

Master of All Skills, Bard, Swordsmen, Warrior, Blacksmith

Craftsmen, magick spear, grains, distribution of talent

Element:

Fire

Direction:

South

Foods:

Grain, breads, harvest symbols, mead

Herbs:

Hops, chamomile, hemp

Animals:

Dog, horse

Sacred places:

Doorways, market places, places associated with craft making, harvest fields, hilltops, fords

Holy Day:

Lughnasadh August 1st

According to the Book of Invasions, Lugh was the grandson of one of the Fomorians, a monstrous race that were the enemy of the Tuatha De Dannan (people of the Goddess Dannan). Lughs grandfather, Balor of the Evil Eye, had been told he would be murdered by a grandson, so he imprisoned his only daughter in a cave. One of the Tuatha seduced her, and she gave birth to triplets. Balor drowned two of them, but Lugh survived and was raised by a smith. He later let the Tuatha in battle and killed Balor.

In parts of Ireland, when it thunders it is said that Lugh and Barlor are sparring, therefore Lugh’s association with thunder and storms.