May's main holiday is May Day, or Beltane. During Beltane, we celebrate the Sacred Union of the God and Goddess which promotes the growth and fertility shown during the birth of spring. The Maypole is a symbol of fertility. Traditionally, young unmarried men and women would dance around the Maypole weaving colored ribbons about it. This dance represents death and rebirth. Some cultures celebrate the Sacred Marriage through this ritual dance, the pole being the God, and the woven ribbon, the Goddess. The God is usually represented by the Green Man, who is covered in leaves to blend in with the forest. He is an ancient nature spirit who brings life into the earth after winter leaves us. His consort is Mother Nature, who is often referred to as Gaia, which is the Greek word for mother. May is a magical month. Flowers are blooming - and each with it's own purpose. Lilacs repel evil, wild blue violets encourage love, and dandelions, often considered pesky weeds, attracts spirits. They also are a very tasty addition to any salad or blended tea. Because of all this magic and love in the air, May is a great time for handfastings, pregnancies, flowers, and Fairies!

The Full Moon of May is a perfect time to meditate on all things becoming one in perfect balance, harmony, and truth. Go outside and find a space where you can sit undisturbed for a bit. Create a small altar to help you focus. Light a green candle (yes green) in the south, lay a feather in the east, put stones in the north, and seashell in the west. Light some sandalwood incense, or another natural scent that you enjoy. Begin your simple rite by giving the Universe thanks for all your many blessings. Think about them one by one and try to make the connection back to mother earth. Then visualize your legs and feet growing roots, deep into the earth. Next visualize your hair floating up into the sky and becoming one with the stars. Let yourself enjoy this amazing hug from Above and Below, creating a balance within you. This is a wonderful exercise to practice when you are feeling anxious, alone, or afraid. When your meditation is over, draw the roots and stars back into you and recognize that you now have a piece of Heaven and Earth inside of you.