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Beltane and May Day

Beltane and May Day around the World May Day is a cross-quarter day, associated with the Celtic festival of Beltane and the Germanic festival of Walpurgis Night. May Day falls exactly half of a year from November 1, another cross-quarter day which is also associated with various northern European pagan and neopagan festivals such as … Continue reading Beltane and May Day

Faunus

Faunus (Roman) Also known as: Fauna, Fanus, Fauni [plural] Faunus, Pan [Greek]. Faunus was one of the oldest Roman deities. he is God of crops, God of Fertility, Inventor of herding, hunting, and husbandry. He is also Protector of agriculture and shepherds. Fanus is the grandson of Saturn, the nephew of Juno, the son of … Continue reading Faunus

Notions, Potions, & Spells for Beltane

The fair maid who, the first of May Goes to the fields at break of day And washes in dew from the Hawthorne tree Will ever after handsome be. Wash one’s face with the dew from May Day morn to obtain lasting beauty Notions Potions Spells for Beltane celebration and Love Beltane Incense 3 parts Frankincense … Continue reading Notions, Potions, & Spells for Beltane

Beltane Glamour Spell for Beauty

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It’s that time of year again!

Every spring, I post new beauty rituals for Beltane, a sabbat traditionally associated with feminine beauty, enchantment and romantic attraction.

For this one, you will need:

*pastel colored piece of ribbon
*a white pillar candle
*a handful of dried lavender
*some rose oil
*A carving knife
*lighter or matches
*Vase full of spring flowers (ideally, some that you have picked yourself)
*a flattering photo of yourself

1. On the day of Beltane, choose a sunny spot to work in. Mark the circle with your fresh spring flowers walking in a clockwise fashion.

2. Sit comfortably in the center of your circle, placing the pillar candle directly in the center.

3. With your carving knife, etch a symbol of beauty in the base. The image of a swan if you are artsy and good with carving, or simply the word “beauty” both work…

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