Category: Wheel of the Year

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 Fire Festivals

Beltane Fire Festivals around the Globe Fire was believed to have purifying qualities – it cleansed and rejuvenated both the land and the people.The ritual welcoming of the sun and the lighting of the fires was also believed to ensure fertility of the land and the people. Animals were transferred from winter pens to summer … Continue reading Beltane Fire Festivals

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

Flowers: Symbols of Beltane

Beltane marks that the winter’s journey has passed and summer has begun, it is a festival of rapturous gaiety as it joyfully heralds the arrival of summer in her full garb. Flowers are a crucial symbol of Beltane, they signal the victory of Summer over Winter and the blossoming of sensuality in all of nature … Continue reading Flowers: Symbols of Beltane

Strawberry Recipes for Beltane

More Strawberry Recipes for Beltane as promised. Fresh Strawberry Bars Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup peanut butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup strawberry jam 4 cups small whole strawberries, halved … Continue reading Strawberry Recipes for Beltane