Correspondence of Beltane

Herbs and Plants of Beltane Lily of the valley, foxglove, rose, broom, Hawthorne, Dittany of Crete, elder, mint, mugwort, thyme, yarrow, almond tree/shrub, clover, ivy, marigold, meadow-sweet rowan, sorrel, woodruff primrose, yellow cowslip, angelica, ash trees, bluebells, cinquefoil, daisies , birch trees, rosemary, and lilac Colors of Beltane Red, White, Brown, Pink, Green and all colors of the rainbow spectrum. … Continue reading Correspondence of Beltane

Beltane: Swan

One of the animals associated with Beltane is the swan. The magical meaning of the swan is love, union and partnership: swans mate for life. Just as the Goddess and God join in union on Beltane, swans reflect this eternal commitment in their own union. Swans also represent loyalty, fidelity and faithfulness, reflecting the joining … Continue reading Beltane: Swan

The Politics of Divinity

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY J. A. KENT PHD POSTED UNDER PAGAN From memory, I think it was the twentieth-century magician and author Dion Fortune who observed that the polarities of the gender alternate on the places of existence. On the physical plane, the Masculine principle is positive and dominant, and the Feminine principle is … Continue reading The Politics of Divinity

Herb Garden Essentials: Grow Some Beautiful, Tasty Thyme

This is one of my favorite herbs. You can find it growing in patches all through my yard it makes an excellent ground cover. I have Mother of Thyme and common Thyme planted near the back door, Lemon Thyme[planted near the outdoor seating and eating area] At the edges of my small herb garden … Continue reading Herb Garden Essentials: Grow Some Beautiful, Tasty Thyme

Demeter and Persephone: Sacred Mother, Beloved Daughter

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY KATALIN KODA POSTED UNDER GODDESS As we approach the Spring Equinox, we feel the warming air and are inspired by the natural beauty of rebirth after winter. The story of Demeter and Persephone powerfully captures the unfolding of the seasons, welcoming in new light. This myth is a tale of … Continue reading Demeter and Persephone: Sacred Mother, Beloved Daughter