Honouring the Season Through the Feet

As August ripens and the days grow golden and slow, we enter a moment of quiet transition. The Celtic wheel of the year marks this time as Lughnasadh - the first harvest. A festival of gratitude, ripening and soft preparation for the darker season ahead.

It’s a time to reflect on what we’ve gathered, not just in our hands, but in our bodies, our hearts and our lives.

This ritual invites you to tend to the part of you that carries it all: your feet. Often overlooked, our feet are our root system - the foundation that holds us upright and connects us to the Earth with every step.

Let this simple act of care become a grounding ritual for the turning season.

The Ritual

Choose a quiet moment - early morning, or better still, just before bed. Let the light be soft. You might light a candle, open a window or simply sit with your breath.

Take a small amount of balm and warm it between your hands.

Begin to slowly massage it into your feet with attention. Start at the heels and work your way up to the toes. Use circular, grounding movements. Let the texture, scent and warmth invite you deeper into your body.

As you massage, reflect:

What has carried me through this summer?
What have I harvested - in energy, in effort, in emotion?
What am I ready to release as the season begins to turn?

This is not about fixing or perfecting. It’s about offering care to the parts of yourself that carry so much, often without thanks. When you’re finished, sit for a few minutes. Feel the balm absorb. Let your feet feel held. 

Everyday Reverence

These quiet moments matter. They root us in the present. They remind us that tending to the body is sacred even in small, subtle ways. In Celtic tradition, ritual is not reserved for the rare. It lives in the rhythm of the day, the small act of rubbing balm into tired feet. 

Let this late-summer ritual remind you:
You are supported, you are cyclical and you are allowed to rest.