Saturday, November 14, 2009

Beltane Celebration?

Today is Beltane (Wiccan celebration). How do you celebrate it? How can I celebrate it without doing the flower garland or May pole? Only answer if you HAVE an answer to give, please.

Beltane Celebration?
Beltane








Third in the Trinity of Spring Celebrations. Decorate the home or Alter with a large bowl or vase of flowers.





Return of fertility. Wear flowers in your hair. Bonfire leaping for Good Luck.





Fire Festivals are held in honor of the Strength of the Sun God.





The Joining of Two to make a Third. This day honors the Marriage of the Lord and the Lady.





It is the Time of Children and Fairies.





Food - dairy, ice cream, oatmeal cakes, grapes/raisins, berries





Herbs - Adam and Eve Root, Agaric, Aloe, Bistort





Colors - white, bright blue, lavender, pink, yellow, rainbow colors, pastels, as well as rich colors of green, purple, blue, red





Gemstones - Emerald, Rose Quartz, Sapphire, Orange Carnelian





Visualization Stone - Smoky Quartz





Goddesses - Beltaine, May Queen, Flora





Gods - Sun, May King, Jack in the Green, Greenwood





Incense - Frankincense, Jamine, Lilac, Rose, Sandalwood, Woodruff


Make Your Own Beltane Incense - 3 parts Frankincense, 2 parts Sandalwood, 1 part Woodruff, 1 part Rose Petals or Rose Oil, a few drops of Jamine Oil





Ritual Work - Beltaine is the Strongest Holiday to Perform Friendship and Union Rituals.





If possible, hold your Rituals Outdoors near a River for Maximum Energies.





Hope this helps!


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