Ritual started kinda late this time, but that was okay because there was a lot of socializing going on. We had a very large turnout this year, it was really nice to see new faces and friends from other groves come and join us on this beautiful day. We even had an old friend come back and celebrate with us. The meeting area was filled with people talking and laughing, occasionally a loud pop would happen when the balloon Gen was blowing up and filling with rose-petals would explode. The whole atmosphere was very festive.
This ritual we were honoring Lugh and Ana. At Lughnasadh we tell the story of the battle between Lugh and his grandfather, Balor. Part of the ritual is a brag/boost round. Everyone tells about the best thing that happened to them in the past year or an accomplishment that they are particularly proud of doing. The proud winner is then crowned and will be Lugh in the re-enactment of the battle. There were many boosts this year. In my opinion every one of them was very good and I applaud them. But this year our winner was our Senior druid Rob H. Rob had a rough time this past year. He's struggled a lot and through it all he is winning. Diffidently a champion!
After Rob was crowned came the fun part.
With the spearing of Balor's eye and the shower of the rose petals came a loud cheer! Lugh is victorious again!
Afterwards our omen taker reads the runes. This is what we got. Othala - Dagaz - Fehu A good omen indeed!
