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Seasons of the Witch Lammas Oracle

Seasons of the Witch: Lammas Oracle

The Seasons of the Witch: Lammas Oracle is the seventh deck in a bestselling series that is all about Lammas, the season of harvest and gratitude. The deck includes 44 beautifully crafted cards adorned with vibrant, full-sized images capturing the season's essence and a guidebook offering valuable Lammas-related guidance. The primary colours featured in the card design are yellow and green, symbolising the harvest season. The deck has a cosy art style and an excellent guidebook. It is perfect for Wheel of the Year-related oracle readings. The creators, Lorraine Anderson, Juliet Diaz, and Tijana Lukovic, bring diverse expertise and inspiration to the deck.

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Grain is celebrated during Lughnasadh

Wheel of the Year – Lughnasadh

Lughnasadh is about celebrating the first harvest and the start of a season of plenty. An ancient Celtic tradition reminds us to appreciate the earth's bounty, recognise the hard work of growing our food, and cherish our connection to nature and each other. During Lughnasadh, people come together to bake bread from the first grain, share communal feasts, and enjoy games and fairs that bring everyone closer. Whether in the countryside or the city, the main idea is to show gratitude for the earth's gifts and honour the natural cycles that sustain us.

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Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet, 1872

Impressionism

Impressionism is an art movement that originated in mid-19th-century France, where artists began challenging academic art's rigid conventions. In this post, we will explore Impressionism's unique characteristics, such as its emphasis on capturing transient light and colour effects, unconventional perspectives, contemporary subjects, and a more flexible style inspired by the advent of photography.

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The Death of the Grave Digger by Carlos Schwabe, 1895

Symbolism

Symbolism is an artistic and cultural movement that emerged in the late 19th century. The movements shifted the focus from objectivity to expressing unseen emotions, profound ideas, and symbolic narratives. In this post, we will explore symbolism's origins, key characteristics, and influence across various artistic mediums, highlighting its role in bridging the gap between Romanticism and movements like Surrealism and Expressionism.

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The Luxembourg Gardens by Albert Edelfelt, 1887

Realism

Realism in art is a style that emerged in the mid-19th century. It aims to depict subjects with truth and accuracy, without embellishment or interpretation. It focuses on portraying everyday scenes, ordinary people, and familiar objects, thus diverging from the idealised narratives seen in previous art movements. Realism art emphasises the accurate representation of life as it actually is, often casting a critical eye on the social conditions and realities of the time.

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