In honor of Lughnasadh here is an invocation calling upon Macha, who most likely raced against the kings horses on this festival. Macha speaks to us both of sacrifice and harvest. Her sacrifice brings new life, from the birth of her twins as she wins the race, yet she is also a Goddess connected to death and endings. What lessons have you harvested? Sacrifice what is no longer needed to Macha, and me mindful of what you wish to manifest in the days to come.
Macha Invocation
Macha,
Sovereign, Warrior,
Queen,
Hoof beats echoing on the
ground
Unbridled, untamed,
Fiery one of the Sun,
Mistress of all things
growing and green
Crow Goddess
Predictions and omens on
thy tongue
Your crop the masts of
battle
All warriors in the end
must give you your due
Macha, I give you honor
As the men of Ulster
would not do
I call to thee Macha,
Mare Mother, Lady of
Horses
I call to thee Macha,
Crow Goddess, Queen of
Battle
I call to you thee Macha,
Sovereign who blesses and
keeps the land
I call to thee Macha
Bless me this Lughnasadh
day!
© Stephanie Woodfield