Lughnasadh Soy Wax Candle – Blackberry, Oats & Honey Natural Candle for Lammas

Lughnasadh Soy Wax Candle – Blackberry, Oats & Honey Natural Candle for Lammas

The Lughnasadh Soy Wax Candle is a hand-poured natural soy candle scented with wild blackberries, fresh oats, and golden honey.

Lughnasadh (also called Lammas) is the Celtic festival of August 1 that marks the first harvest. We built this scent around the things on the table at that feast: blackberries picked sun-warm off the bramble, the soft grain of just-cut oats, and a thread of honey running underneath. It's a candle that smells like late summer: full, sweet, and smooth.

If you're looking for a blackberry candle that doesn't smell syrupy, or a harvest candle that doesn't smell like pumpkin spice, this is the one.

At a glance

• Scent - Wild blackberries, fresh oats, honey; sweet, ripe, gently grainy
• Wax - 100% soy, hand-poured
• Burn time - Approximately 25 hrs for 3oz tin, 50+ hours for 7oz amber jar
• Made - Handcrafted in small batches in Kitsap County, Washington
• Free of - Parabens, phthalates, plastics
• Be candle safe! Burn on a heat-safe surface, away from drafts and flammables. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

Fragrance Notes

• Blackberries - Captures the untamed sweetness of wild, sun-warmed blackberries
  
• Fresh Oats - A soft, subtle aroma that nourishes and comforts, evoking the scent of fields of grain in the wind 
  
• Honey - The warm sweetness of honey captures this ancient delicacy and remedy, our of our species' first prized treats
  

What Is Lughnasadh?

Lughnasadh, celebrated on August 1st, marks the beginning of the harvest season and is named for the Celtic deity Lugh, a revered warrior-king of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the mythic gods of Ireland. Lugh was known for his mastery of many arts and skills, making him a symbol of excellence, leadership, versatility, and abundance. In his honor, Celtic communities gathered at this time of year to give thanks for the grain, fruits, and vegetables ripening in the fields after their long months of labor.

The festival of Lughnasadh was more than a spiritual observance; it was a time of gathering and joy, where communities held games, athletic competitions, and feats of strength. People would strike deals, renew friendships, arrange marriages, and celebrate the fullness of life in all its forms. This seasonal turning point offered a communal pause to acknowledge Nature's generosity, strengthen social bonds, and honor the ancestors.

Later, in the medieval Era, Lughnasadh’s themes of harvest and gratitude were absorbed into Lammas, meaning “loaf mass,” where the first loaves baked from the year’s grain were blessed in churches.

So, how to celebrate Lughnasadh and Lammas today? You can practice some traditional ways by baking bread, long seen as a symbol of sustenance. Set aside time for reflection or altar offerings to honor Nature, your personal growth, or perhaps Lugh or your ancestors, often overlooked in modern society.

Want more gifts for Lughnasadh or Lammas? Check out our Lughnasadh collection here.

FAQ

• What does the Lughnasadh candle smell like? Ripe blackberries up front, soft oats and warm honey underneath: sweet without being sugary, fruity without being candy-like.
• Is this candle natural? Yes — 100% soy wax, hand-poured, free of parabens, phthalates, and plastics.
• How long does the Lughnasadh candle burn? Approximately 20-25 hours for a 3oz tin, 50 hours for an amber jar when burned properly (first burn until the wax pools across the whole surface, then 3–4 hours at a time).
• What is Lughnasadh? Lughnasadh is the Celtic festival on August 1, also called Lammas, that marks the beginning of the harvest season. It's named after Lugh, a Celtic god associated with skill, harvest, and abundance.
• Is this a good gift for Lammas? Yes! Its harvest scent and seasonal tie make it an especially fitting gift for anyone who celebrates Lughnasadh, Lammas, or the turn into late summer.