Beltane

Traditionally the first day of summer, one of the earliest celebrations of Beltane appeared in pre-Christian times with the Walpurgis Night celebrations of the Germanic countries. It is also strongly associated with the Gaelic Beltane (bright fire). Beltane is well known for maypole dancing and the crowning of the Queen of the May. A propitious time for performing the Great Rite of Witchcraft, Beltane is ripe for sexual magic, fertility rites, money drawing and success spells.

Beltane Herbs - Almond, Angelica, Ash, Birch, Bluebell, Broom, Cinquefoil, Coriander, Cowslip, Daisy, Dragon's Blood, Elder, Frankincense, Hawthorn, Ivy, Lilac, Marigold, Meadowsweet, Nettle, Primrose, Rose, Rosemary, Rue, Woodruff

Beltane Crystals & Gemstones - Beryl, Fire Agate, Garnet, Malachite, Rose Quartz, Tourmaline

Traditional Foods - Beltane Bannock, Tricolor Salad, Spring Cabbage with Mustard Seed, Elder Flower Fritters with Honey, Honey Cake, Wildflower Cake, Beltane Marigold Custard, Calendula Cookies, May Wine, Chicken Barley Stew with Herbs, Maple Cinnamon Bread