BELTANE FIRE Sabbat Ritual Oil w/ 6 Grael Herbs of Spellcraft

כ׳ באדר תשע"ב
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Beltane or Welsh Gŵyl Galan Mai (Calan Mai) is one of the Greater Sabbats or Fire Festivals in the Wheel of the Year. Depending on where you are located on the planet, Beltane is celebrated May 1 in the Northern hemisphere and October 31-Nov 2 in the Southern hemisphere at the first Full Moon when the Sun is 15 degrees in Taurus and 15 degrees in Scorpio. Beltane correspondences in the Avalonian tradition of Witchcraft include the Goddess Blodeuwedd, the White Spring, and the healing cycle of Emergence. At Beltane, we celebrate Divine Feminine Wisdom.

BELTANE FIRE is handcrafted with six Grael herbs of spellcraft and premium certified organic botanicals including Calendula, Birch leaves, Hawthorne leaves/flowers, Red Roses, Elder flowers and Red Sandalwood, . This exquisitely mystical Goddess blend is magically charged with Amber pebbles and generously scented with the mystical aroma of a pagan bonfire.

Use BELTANE FIRE for Beltane (Calan Mai) rites and for Avalonian, Celtic, Druid and Goddess magic.

Each 3 ml glass bottle is adorned with hand dyed bonfire ribbon.

Comes beautifully packaged.

BELTANE FIRE Sabbat Ritual Soy Spell Candle with Baltic Amber, Calendula, Birch, Hawthorn, Roses, Elder & Red Sandalwood

כ׳ באדר תשע"ב
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Ascension from the heart of Darkness and emergence into the world of Illumination begins on Calan Mai (Beltane). Where once there were only shadows, now we unlock our inner potential, use the Darkness to actualize our Priestess or Priest self, sow the seeds of outer change, and cultivate Wholeness as we dance with joy around the fires of Beltane.

Beltane to Irish and Calan Mai to Welsh witches, this Sabbat marks the first Full Moon when the sun is in the zodiac of Taurus, the Bull. An auspicious time for weather and love divination, Calan Mai corresponds to the White Spring in the sacred Landscape of Avalon, to the Goddess Blodeuwedd (Lady of Mystical Initiation into the Mysteries of the Divine Feminine), and to retrieving the sword Excalibur.

Handcrafted with premium certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick, hand poured and witch-crafted individually with focused magical intent, this BELTANE FIRE Sabbat ritual altar spell pillar candle flames with the brilliant colors of a Beltane bonfire. Magically charged with a genuine Baltic Amber gemstone nugget and six Grael herbs of spellcraft (Calendula, Birch leaves, Hawthorn, Roses, Elder and Red Sandalwood), BELTANE FIRE is generously scented with aromatic notes of Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Leather, rich Amber and Cashmere Musk. Dusted with Fire Faery shimmer, the pillar is adorned with hand dyed ribbon.

Measures 2 x 3 inches.

Comes beautifully packaged.

BELTANE FIRE Sabbat Ritual Altar Spell Pillar Soy Candle

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Ascension from the heart of Darkness and emergence into the world of Illumination begins on Calan Mai (Beltane). Where once there were only shadows, now we unlock our inner potential, use the Darkness to actualize our Priestess or Priest self, sow the seeds of outer change, and cultivate Wholeness as we dance with joy around the fires of Beltane.



Beltane to Irish and Calan Mai to Welsh witches, this Sabbat marks the first Full Moon when the sun is in the zodiac of Taurus, the Bull. An auspicious time for weather and love divination, Calan Mai corresponds to the White Spring in the sacred Landscape of Avalon, to the Goddess Blodeuwedd (Lady of Mystical Initiation into the Mysteries of the Divine Feminine), and to retrieving the sword Excalibur.

Handcrafted with premium certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick, this BELTANE FIRE Sabbat ritual altar spell pillar candle flames with the brilliant colors of a Beltane bonfire. Magically charged with a genuine Baltic Amber gemstone nugget, Hibiscus and Calendula flowers, BELTANE FIRE is generously scented with aromatic notes of Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Leather, rich Amber and Cashmere Musk. Lightly sprinkled with copper faery dust, the pillar is adorned with three exquisite ribbons arrayed with a multiplicity of fiery colors in honor of Goddess. A silver pewter Pentacle charm joins together all in perfect Wholeness.

Measures 2 x 3 inches.

Comes beautifully packaged.

This ritual candle may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Beltane Fire Key Pendulum

ו' בניסן תש"ע
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An enchantingly magical curio to add beauty to your Beltane altar, this BELTANE FIRE KEY PENDULUM charm is crafted with brilliantly colored handmade Salmon Silk Sari ribbon soaked and scented with Damask Rose essential oil and Dragon's Blood anointing oil. A magnificently fiery red, black and gold handmade clay polymer bead with a glossy finish forms the gripping end of the pendulum, while a high quality large 6 X 2 centimeter antique bronze key forms the pendulum itself. The entire pendulum measures 17 inches.

Associated with sacred leadership and royalty, Salmon (eog in Cymric, eó in Old Irish) is a wise magical creature of great knowledge in Celtic lore. As old as time itself, Salmon helps us to connect to Ancestral Knowledge and to put it to practical use.

Unlock the magic and mystery of Beltane.





This magical item may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Beltane Fire Ritual Oil

א' ניסן תשס"ט
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Coming March 29th to WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu - Beltane Fire Ritual Oil, a blend of rue, cinnamon bark, blood root, dragon's blood, cedarwood, juniper berry, frankincense and blackthorn berry oils in a pomegranate seed base oil, all prepared under the blessing of the Dark Moon. Each vial charged with a garnet gemstone inside.

So mote it be!

Ceridwen Candle Dressing Oil

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Newest original recipe - Ceridwen Candle Dressing Oil

5 ml jajoba oil
salt-spoon full (approx. 1/8 tsp.) white willow, powdered
salt-spoon full (approx. 1/8 tsp.) white sandalwood, powdered
salt-spoon full (approx. 1/8 tsp.) blue vervain, crushed and ground
salt-spoon full (approx. 1/8 tsp.) hawthorne, powdered
pinch of calendula (marigold), small flower petals
6 coarse grains of Celtic Sea Salt
6 coarse grains of Dead Sea Salt from Israel
5 drops cedarwood oil
1 drop bergamot oil

Moon & Sun Sabbats

ט"ו בתמוז תשס"ז

There are 8 festival sabbats (distinct from full and new moon esbats) in the witch's wheel of the year - 4 moon sabbats and 4 sun sabbats.

Moon Sabbats

The moon sabbats are called fire festivals, and can occur anywhere between 29-59 days following the preceding solstice or equinox. The 4 moon sabbats are Samhain (Feast of the Dead, Feast of Apples), Imbolg (Feast of Torches, Feast of Waxing Light), Beltane (Bonfire of Light, Celtic Lag B'Omer, Cetsamhain-opposite Samhain), and Lughnasadh (Feast of Bread, Lammas).

Sun Sabbats

The sun sabbats refer to the quarter days (solstices and equinoxes), and are based on the astronomical position of the sun. The 4 sun sabbats are Mabon (autumn equinox), Yule (winter solstice), Ostara (spring equinox), and Litha (summer solstice).

Astronomical Beltane

י"ד באייר תשס"ז

Henceforth, I will observe [1] a witch's Fire Festivals (cross-quarter points), equinoxes and solstices according to their actual astronomical correspondences.

For example, while Beltane (the Fire Festival marking the cross-quarter point between the vernal equinox and the summer solstice) is generally observed October 30/May 1, the actual astronomical midpoint between the vernal equinox and summer solstice is Saturday, May 5 at 4:08 pm in my time zone.

Consequently, I am resetting Beltane observance to May 5 this year and will observe the Sabbat a second time in parallel with Shabbat.

Footnote:

[1] ritually as an individual; although as a witch within the greater community of witches, I will still mark it at the traditional time

Beltane Solitary Sabbat Of Integration

Beltane is one of the Greater Sabbats (also known as Fire Festivals) of witchcraft observed beginning April 30th and continuing through May 1st, marking the midpoint between the spring equinox and summer solstice in the Celtic witch's wheel of the year.

Beltane Candle Dressing Oil

1 tbsp jajoba (carrier)
1 gtt lilac (protection)
1 gtt lavender (protection, purification, peace, happiness)
1 gtt vanilla musk (mental powers, love, grounding)
1 gtt jasmine/sweet pea (love, prosperity, prophetic dreams, friendship)
1 gtt cinnamon bark (success, healing, protection, love, raise vibrations)
1 gtt sandalwood (protection, healing, fruition of intention)
1 gtt frankincense (protection, raises vibrations)
1 gtt myrrh (protection, healing, raises vibrations)
1 gtt benzoin (purification, prosperity)

Candles

yellow votive (clarity, joy)
10 inch white formal (focus, culmination)
brown citrus bergamot votive (grounding, stability, success)
bonfire* braided 3-wick havdalah candle (integration)

Incenses

sandalwood/sage/peppermint (protection, wisdom, fruition of intention)
daffodil (love, fertility, mazal tov)
saffron/ginger (love, healing, happiness, wind raising, nevuah, success)

Altar Gemstones

clear quartz crystal (transduces/amplifies/focuses/activates energy & intention)
blue sapphire (entire sefirotic array)
green chrysoprase (transformation, healing, abundance)

Food/Wine

custard or yogurt sprinkled with flaxseed
kosher red wine

Ribbon Colors (3 sets of 3, ט)

green (growth, prosperity)
red (love, energy, strength)
orange (attract positive gain)

brown (earthy stability, grounding, success)
blue (tranquility, peace)
pink (love, friendship, harmony)

yellow (clarity, joy)
purple (spirituality and nevuah)
white (focused clarity)

Beltane Ribbon Ritual (described here)

[This is a] ritual binding of life and the beauties of life to the Earth plane/the self.

[You'll need] some lengths of ribbon to braid during the Magick making portion of your ritual. The idea here is that you (your body) symbolically becomes the shamanistic tree -- that you see yourself as the shaman on the tree (in your body), able to bring forth a variety of things from the Otherworld into manifestation here on Earth.

Each ribbon will represent one aspect of your life that you'd like to bind closer to you (while realizing the constraints that doing so might imply). Choose the ribbon colors accordingly.

For example, if you want to bring financial security into your life and bind it to you, have a green ribbon on your altar. (Or perhaps you find silver or gold might work better for you here.) If you'd like your life to be constantly surrounded by love, add a pink (or red) ribbon to the array on your altar. If you'd like peace of mind/emotional stability to be a constant in your life, add a light blue ribbon to the mix, etc.

I'd recommend each ribbon be as long as you are tall. Symbolically then, each ribbon represents your physical self. Be sure your altar set-up includes a symbol/tool associated with each of the four elements.

Now light your candles and incense and create your sacred space in your usual manner. Invoke Whom you feel is appropriate. Ask [the Divine] to join you in your dance of life. Include movement in your invocation if you like.

You'll now need to bless each ribbon by the four elements. Take your time in doing this. Pass each one through the incense smoke (Air), over a candle flame (Fire), sprinkle each with water (Water), and pass each through a bowl of sea salt (Earth). Or, think of the smoking censer as representing Air and Fire. Put some sea salt in your water vessel, stir, and think of it as representing Water and Earth.

Then just pass each ribbon through the smoke and sprinkle it with the water mixture, thereby blessing each by all four elements.

However you decide to do it, take some time to think about just exactly what it is each ribbon represents to you. What it is you'd like to bind to you/bring to the fullness of life within your life? What benefits will accrue to you in so doing? What is the down side in each case, and how will you handle it?

Now gather all ribbons together and tie a knot at the top to hold them together. Meditate on bringing all these things forth in your life and on how they will interact with each other to turn your life into a beautiful braid of happiness and well-being. Remember to envision yourself enmeshed in this braiding as it progresses. When you near the end, tie it off in similar fashion to your beginning knot.

End the Magick by blessing the finished braid with your body. After all, your body symbolically lies at the heart of the braid. Breathe on it (Air). Gather it to your heart (Fire). Spit on it or lick it (Water). Coil it up and stand with it under your foot for a few moments (Earth). Now call the blessing of the Goddess into it.

Wear your braid now, or carry it on your person for the rest of the day and/or night. [Afterwards, ] keep the braid in some secret and safe place away from the prying eyes and possible ill wishes of others. Or, if you're not worried about that, keep it on your altar for the coming seasons of growth and harvest.

*A community bonfire is characteristic of both Beltane and Lag B'Omer; while Beltane is set according to the civil calendar at April 30-May 1 in the northern hemisphere, Lag B'Omer varies as to its civil date independent of one's location on earth.

Beltane Fire Festival

Articles and information on Beltane.

Beltane -- Holiday Details & History
Beltane -- Celebrating The Seasons
Beltane Bonfires & Nettle Soup
Beltane, Introduction
Beltane Rituals
Solitary Sabbat - Beltane
Beltane Correspondences At True Witch
Beltane Correspondences
Beltane Correspondences, Crafts, Incense & Oil
Beltane Ribbon Ritual
Beltane Potpourri
Beltane Recipes
Beltane At Allain's BOS
Beltane At Earthwitchery
Beltane Fire Festival
Beltane At Wiki
Beltane At Technorati