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  May Day - Calendimaggio - The Feast of Flowers  Floralia, Beltane, Roodmas, May Eve, April 30th - May 2nd Calendimaggio - The First of May  In many cultures throughout the world the month of May is a time of festivity as well as the observance of the Earth’s Renewal and Waxing Sun. Calendimaggio "Calendi" meaning ‘Day’ and "maggio" means ‘May’. It is traditionally held the first week of May from Thursday to Saturday (lasting a total of three days). In Italy, Calendimaggio includes medieval themes and costumes, theatrical performances, feasting, drum parades, music, singing, and the playing the mandolin and guitar. In our Witches’ Tradition the Calendimaggio Festivity focuses on the Cosmic Union of the Feminine and Masculine Forces of the Universe and celebrates the Cosmic link between Life and Death. It is taught that on May Eve, the Veil between Worlds is at its’ thinnest (similar to Halloween) and the spirits of the dead awaken beneath the ground - desiring the ...

May Day - Calendimaggio - The Feast of Flowers  Floralia, Beltane, Roodmas, May Eve, April 30th - May 2nd Calendimaggio - The First of May  In many cultures throughout the world the month of May is a time of festivity as well as the observance of the Earth’s Renewal and Waxing Sun. Calendimaggio "Calendi" meaning ‘Day’ and "maggio" means ‘May’. It is traditionally held the first week of May from Thursday to Saturday (lasting a total of three days). In Italy, Calendimaggio includes medieval themes and costumes, theatrical performances, feasting, drum parades, music, singing, and the playing the mandolin and guitar. In our Witches’ Tradition the Calendimaggio Festivity focuses on the Cosmic Union of the Feminine and Masculine Forces of the Universe and celebrates the Cosmic link between Life and Death. It is taught that on May Eve, the Veil between Worlds is at its’ thinnest (similar to Halloween) and the spirits of the dead awaken beneath the ground - desiring the su...

On May 1st or the eve of May, we as witches celebrate the marriage or union of the God and Goddess. The weather is warm and we begin to spend more time with our local community. We cast spells for spiritual growth, belonging, and blessings for all who seek the Old Ways and all who respect the Witches path. Beltane marks the summer half of the Witches Yearly Calendar; it is a time when many strive to improve their love lives. This holiday marks a very sacred and magickal time of the year when witches twist and bend beautiful colored ribbons around a maypole, an ancient pagan symbol. The maypole itself symbolizes the masculine energy entering the feminine. Beltane has long been celebrated with feasts and rituals. The word Beltane means fire of Bel, Bel being an ancient Celtic God of the Sun. As the beginning of summer, the world is blooming with color and exotic energy. In old Celtic traditions, it is a time when many strive to get hand-fasted (Wiccan Wedding Ceremony) and declar...

On May 1 or the eve of May, we as witches celebrate the marriage or union of the God and Goddess. The weather is warm and we begin to spend more time with our local community. We cast spells for spiritual growth, belonging, and blessings for all who seek the Old Ways and all who respect the Witches path. Beltane marks the summer half of the Witches Yearly Calendar; it is a time when many strive to improve their love lives. This holiday marks a very sacred and magickal time of the year when witches twist and bend beautiful colored ribbons around a maypole, an ancient pagan symbol. The maypole itself symbolizes the masculine energy entering the feminine. Beltane has long been celebrated with feasts and rituals.  The word Beltane means fire of Bel, Bel being an ancient Celtic God of the Sun. As the beginning of summer, the world is blooming with color and exotic energy. In old Celtic traditions, it is a time when many strive to get hand-fasted (Wiccan Wedding Ceremony) and decla...

The ingredients of this blend are held to be sacred and correspond to Witches’ Holiday Beltane or  May Day! one teaspoon dragon’s blood resin one teaspoon frankincense resin one teaspoon orange peel one teaspoon ground hawthorn fruit one teaspoon crushed rose petals three drops blood orange essential oil nine drops rose absolute thirteen drops benzoin absolute Blend and grind the herbs together and add the drops of oil.   Burn this blend on a glowing charcoal during rites focused on attracting love, bringing protection, nurturing spiritual growth, and during Beltane spiritual rites and magick! - By Firewolf FOR ALL-NATURAL INCENSE CLICK HERE: www.firewolfsmagic.com/shop/magickal-incense

The ingredients of this blend are believed to be sacred to the Witches’ Festival Beltane or May Day.  This blend can be burned on a charcoal briquette or scattered over a roaring Beltane fire. For this recipe you will need the following ingredients, one teaspoon red rose one teaspoon hawthorn berries one teaspoon rosemary one teaspoon orange peel one teaspoon pine bark two teaspoons frankincense resin two teaspoons myrrh resin three teaspoons dragon’s blood resin three drops bergamot essential oil nine drops rose absolute oil thirteen drops dragon’s blood oil Begin by crushing the hawthorn berries.  Blend and grind the herbs together and add the drops of oil.   Burn this blend on a glowing charcoal during rites dedicated towards the Witches’ Festival Beltane or May Day.   This blend may also be burned to attract love, prosperity, protection, success and empowerment. For more information on Beltane Click Here: www.firewolfsmagic....

On May 1 or the eve of May, we as witches celebrate the marriage or union of the Universal God and Goddess.  The weather is warm and we begin to spend more time with our local community. We cast spells for spiritual growth, belonging, and blessings for all who seek the Old Ways and all who respect the Witches path. Beltane marks the summer half of the Witches Yearly Calendar; it is a time when many strive to improve their love lives. This holiday marks a very sacred and magickal time of the year when witches twist and bend beautiful colored ribbons around a maypole, an ancient pagan symbol. The maypole itself symbolizes the masculine energy entering the feminine. Beltane has long been celebrated with feasts and rituals.  The word Beltane means fire of Bel, Bel being an ancient Celtic God of the Sun.  As the beginning of summer, the world is blooming with color and exotic energy. In old Celtic traditions, it is a time when many strive to get hand-fasted (Wi...

With the May Day (Beltane) celebration ahead, I want to share this charming “Beltane Potion Recipe.” This herbal blend can be worn to attract love, heighten passion and as a sacred oil applied during any Beltane or May Day festivity. Date:  April 27th - May 2nd Symbols : flower, beans and seeds, the phallus Gods & Spirits : Flora Colors : green, pink, yellow, gold Herbs & Flowers:  all spring flowers Magick : love magick, fertility, growth, change, newness In our tradition we adorn our spiritual altars with spring flowers, we tend to our magickal gardens, we prepare charms for fertility and conception, and we hold outdoor celebrations, honoring the blooming of spring, with our family and friends. FLORA BELTANE POTION RECIPE This magickal potion blend was created using botanical ingredients sacred to Flora, as well as some that correspond to the May Day/Beltane festivities.   ½ cup almond ...