The main holiday this time of year is May Day, or Beltane. This sabbat celebrates the sacred union of the God/dess. It is a celebration of fertility and growth. Traditional celebrations include a May Pole, an obvious masculine symbol, decorated with flowers and long ribbons, which are feminine symbols. On May Day we dance around the May Pole, weaving the ribbons around the pole. It is also customary to make and exchange wreaths of flowers among loved ones. While it may not be possible for you to erect your own May Pole, you can get creative and make one in miniature using a wooden dowel or even a twig. Decorate your pole with red and white ribbons, representing the mysteries of life and death. Braid in flowers representing your desires (lilacs for protection, dandelions for psychic energy, and violets for love). In Spring, the Earth is alive and “magick is afoot”!

May's Full Moon is called the Flower Moon, named after the beautiful flowering trees budding outside. Magickally, May is a perfect time to cast spells to enhance heath and general well being – whatever that means to you. So this Full Moon, gather a small mirror, a white candle, and two flowers, whose colors and type match your intent (such as red for love, white for cleansing, etc.). Place the flower in front of the mirror and the candle in front of the flower. Now look into the mirror, speak out loud your desires, and how your desire will positively affect your life. When you are done, dry out the flowers and leave them on your altar until your desires have manifested.