Beltane Past and Present

What Do We Celebrate??? By Celtic reckoning, the actual Beltane celebration begins on sundown of the preceding day, April 30, because the Celts always figured their days from sundown to sundown. And sundown was the proper time for Druids to kindle the great Belfires on the tops of the nearest beacon hill (such as Tara … Continue reading Beltane Past and Present

Circle of Flame Bath Salts

Circle of Flame Bath Salts [For Love] 1 cup sea salt 4 drops musk oil 8 drops violet oil 4 drops of rose oil close container and shake vigorously until blended. source: Moon Magick D.J. Conway

Bring Spring Indoors

Bring spring indoors by arranging bunches of bouquets in monochromatic clusters on a table or your altar. Here’s how: Choose buds with bright contrasting colors, such as yellow daffodils, white narcissus, and pink tulips. Select short vases or mugs, and cut stems at an angle to the height of the vase. Remove most leaves from … Continue reading Bring Spring Indoors

The Narrative of Beltane – in Photos

Although Beltane is known as a joyful celebration with fire, a narrative does guide events. Amongst a cavalcade of characters, and set to the beating of the drums, the May Queen leads Her court around Calton Hill to begin the journey toward summer; her counterpart the Green Man is stripped of his winter guise and […] … Continue reading The Narrative of Beltane – in Photos