Blessed Be

28, she/her. A side blog to help me explore and learn the ways of my new craft. If kitdotblog follows you, it's my main blog!

[crystalherbalist]

relaxing shower spell

limited ingredient & super limited effort spell designed for when you’re feeling really drained after work or after an outing, yknow <3

what you’ll need;

white candle (or pink!!)

honey

optional;

rose quartz <3

🛁 light your candle anywhere you can place it safely in the bathroom, aim for somewhere you can see it’s light nicely from inside the shower but if you can’t that’s ok no worries ofc!! take a dab of honey and place it onto your forehead. i usually just put it on my finger(s) and press in some intention for a moment, sometimes i’ll press some across my cheeks too <3 rinse off your hand but leave the honey on your forehead and anywhere else you put it to rinse off in the shower! if you’re using one, get your rose quartz and hover it above your honey covered area(s) for a moment and take a few breaths, then go ahead and shower with your rose quartz in sight or just near the tub! blow out your candle when you’ve finished up your night routine <3

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This is a very cute and simple charm! I’ll bet you could set it in resin to reduce the chance it will be crushed. Wear it as a necklace, or as a phone charm, or hang it in an area.

Ingredients:

Star anise (no substitutions; you can find it at a grocery store)

Green thread (or another ‘lucky’ color)

Other decorations like beads, if you want

Find a star that is almost perfect with no breaks. Pour some energy in to it to active its natural luck-drawing abilities.

Cut a long length of thread. Place the anise in the middle. Repeating a chant for luck (if you like), wrap the thread around the star so it sits snugly between the points. Wrap the thread between each point. Add any beads or decorations if you want to. Then tie the tails of the thread together. If you like, choose a lucky number (like 7) and tie that amount of knots. As you tie the knots, repeat your chant or speak about how the charm will bring you luck.

When you need a bit of extra luck, rub the anise between your fingers :)

You could try making a necklace with a lucky number of anise as well. Be creative!

[the-butterfly-witch]

[kitdotwitch]

This spread got me, man. Plus the five of wands that my deck spit out at me at the very end.

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[tarot-dreams]

The Fire.

a tarot spread for beltane.

1. The Shadow.

An ever present darkness looms over your shoulder. What is hiding within your shadow? What challenge do you need to face?

2. The Fire.

The Beltane fire glows brightly. What does it want you to see? What is the source of your strength?

3. The Path.

You can endure the darkness and overcome your fear. What do you need to remember as you move forward? Where should you focus your energy?

[voiceofnature]

treeoflife_love: Eucalyptus, shot by @ming_nomchong_photo

[spirits-child]

A fast guide to Beltane

1st of May  / Fire festival or Flower festival 

We basically honor the sun, the flowers and the fire. 

Colors: Green, pink, blue, yellow, red, white, brown, and other pastel colors.

Crystals: Emerald, malachite, bloodstone, amber, carnelian, rose quartz

Gods and goddesses: : Apollo,Baldur, Cernunnos, Cupid, Eros, Freyr, Odin, Pan, Pluto, Ra, Aphrodite, Artemis, Astarte, Cybele, Danu, Diana, Don, Flora, Freya, Frigg, Maia, Rhea, Rhiannon, Venus

Energy: Conception, initiation, insight, inspiration, creativity, mirth, renewal, dedication, breath of life, life-path, wise counsel, plan, prepare.

Incense: Lemon, frankincense, ylang-ylang, cinnamon, strawberry or any floral scent. 

Herbs: Almond, ash, clover, cinquefoil, lily of the valley, meadowsweet, mint, mugwort, foxglove, honeysuckle, elder, ivy, lilac, rose, yarrow, bluebells, marigold, thyme, and other flowering plants

Animals: Bees, cow, rabbit, frog, swallow, dove, swan, cats, lynx, leopard

Food: Dairy, bread, honey, oatmeal, cakes, strawberries, wine, green salads, cherries, lemonade

Spell work: Cleansing, grounding, prosperity, protection/warding.

Symbols: Maypole, flower crowns, ribbons, spring flowers, bonfires, cauldrons, baskets, eggs, broom

Things to do

x by @cherryroses

x by @rosemoonwaves​ 

x by @witchy-kitchen-craft

[heatherwitch]

Beltane Resource Masterpost

A collection of categorized links for your Beltane needs! What is Beltane? [X] Beltane is celebrated between April 30th to May 1st (October 31st to November 1st in the S. Hemisphere) and is also called: May Day, Lá Bealtaine, and Beltaine!

The Basics:

Beltane correspondences

More Beltane correspondences!

Beltane tips / Beltane suggestions

Things to do on Beltane / Activities and ideas / Celebrate Beltane / How to celebrate

Beltane on a budget

Urban witch on Beltane

Beltane Crafts:

Beltane crafts

Beltane wreath

How to make a May basket

Beltane Recipes:

Beltane foods

Beltane strawberry lemon passion bars

Bealtaine recipe list

Beltane fae tea

Beltane cider

Beltane Spells:

Beltane eve fairy spell

Beltane dew ritual

Bealtaine pet protection prayer

Beltane manifestation spell

Invocation to spring

Self love bath sachet

Beltane spell jar

Beltane Tarot Spreads:

Beltane growth spread (3 card)

Beltane tarot spread (4 card)

The Beltane fire tarot spread (6 card)

Beltane tarot spread (6 card)

Spring tarot spread (16 card)

Other:

Beltane masterpost

The witch’s Beltane playlist

Last updated April of 2021, please inform me of broken links via askbox!

Imbolc / Ostara / Beltane / Litha / Lammas / Mabon / Samhain / Yule / Bedridden ideas

[secretoftheflowers]

happy bealtaine everyone! reminder that beltane is actually bealtaine, an actual irish word for the month of may, and is pronounced "byal-tan-ah"! do not erase irish culture by mispronouncing it! thank you.

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It’s sabbat time again bitches, witches, and pagans! I wanted to show some love to the Southern Hemisphere, so I decided to add a Samhain tarot spread so we can all celebrate via divination!

𝙽𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚗 𝙷𝚎𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚙𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎:

Beltane 🔥

𝚂𝚘𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚗 𝙷𝚎𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚙𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎:

Samhain 🎃

Blessed sabbat time to where ever you live!

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✺ beltane cider ✺

hello beautiful people, happy Beltane! this is an easy recipe for someone who’s looking for a quick way to honor the holiday. feel free to substitute or add any ingredients! this can also be used as a fertility, love, or sexuality potion. 

🌞 SPICED BERRY-APPLE CIDER! 🌞 - 1 ½ cup water - 1 cup apple juice  - half of an apple, diced (I chose a granny smith apple but you can use whatever is on hand!) - 3 strawberries - handful of raspberries - handful of blueberries - 1 or 2 tablesppons of lemon (depending on how sweet or sour your want it!) - 1 teaspoon cinnamon - ½ teaspoon nutmeg - 1 teaspoon of fennel  - 1 teaspoon vanilla  - 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey - 1 tablespoon of chia seeds  🌞 THE MAGIC STEPS! 🌞

in a small pot, bring the water and apple juice to a boil and then add in all of the fruits. let them boil for five minutes.

lower the heat to a simmer and then add in the lemon juice, herbs, vanilla, honey, and chia seeds!

cover the pot and let sit for 15-20 minutes. the longer it sits the more time the ingredients have to infuse into the liquid. 

when you’re happy with the taste, take the pot off of the heat and strain the pulp. you should be left with a deep read liquid!

ENJOY!!

🌞CORRESPONDENCES 🌞

Apples: fertility, abundance, possibility, youthfulness Strawberries: sexuality, goddess energy, love Raspberries: sexuality, romance, heart chakra Blueberries: calm, peace, luck, tranquility Lemon: solar energy, energy, life force Cinnamon: sexuality, luck, fire, abundance, lust, success Nutmeg:  prosperity, masculinity, luck, strength Fennel: strength, protection, guidance Vanilla: love, lust, self-love, protection Honey: abundance, faeries, solar, love, healing Chia Seeds: fertility, growth, abundance, financial security! 

[of-moon-flowers]

❁ Beltane Moodboard ❁

[themori-witch]

Bealtaine (Beltane)

"Bealtaine" is the Irish spelling and is pronounced as "byal-tin-ah".

"Beltane" is the Anglicised and is pronounced phonetically.

When is Bealtaine? 30th of April to the 1st of May.

What is Bealtaine? It is a Celtic fire and fertility festival that is also known as “May Day”, “Samradh”, and “May Eve”. It marks the coming of Summer.

Traditionally, jumping over a balefire during this festival is said to ensure protection over the forthcoming year - this may be where the “naked-pagans-jumping-bonfires” stereotype comes from.

Bealtaine is opposite Samhain in the Wheel of the Year, and just as they are opposed in position, they are opposed in celebration. Samhain is a festival that in many ways, celebrates death, whereas Beltane is a celebration of life.

• BEALTAINE CORRESPONDENCES •

There are many traditional activities associated with Bealtaine, such as bonfires, Maypoles and feasts, but if we’re going to be realistic, many of us can’t weave flowers into our hair and raise a Maypole in our village square.

Here’s some correspondences and associations that we can realistically work with:

• COLOURS:

Green.

Pink.

Yellow.

Red.

Brown.

Light Blue.

Lavender.

• FOOD:

Seasonal spring vegetables, such as cabbage, asparagus, radishes, onions, and potatoes (UK).

Sweets, such as chocolate, pastries and honey.

Spiced foods, such as ginger and peppers, incorporate the fire element of the festival into celebrations.

Aphrodisiacs, such as oysters, asparagus, nutmeg, and vanilla, incorporate the sensuality and fertility aspect of the festival.

Maybowl (a.k.a., May Wine), is a beverage that is typically made specifically for Beltane. Alcoholic versions of this beverage usually use honey mead or a sweet wine for a base, and non-alcoholic versions may use ginger ale. [Wine & Champagne based Maybowl Recipe]

• INCENSE:

Scents associated with Bealtaine are usually wild, earthy, and are often considered to be sensual.

Vanilla.

Cinnamon.

Patchouli.

Rose.

Lilac.

Oakmoss.

Sandalwood.

• FLORA:

Traditional flowers include: Hawthron, Rose, Sweet Woodruff, and Pansy. Others may include: Bluebell, Marigold, Primrose, and Daisy.

• OTHER TOOLS:

Other tools may include candles, an athame (ritual knife), a brazier or cauldron.

• DEITIES & ENTITIES:

Bast.

Artemis.

Diana.

Flora.

Faunus.

Pan.

Bacchus.

Hera.

Óengus.

Cernunnos.

Herne.

Rhiannon.

Eros.

Aos Sidhe.

• OTHER ACTIVITIES:

Flower Crowns: Flower crowns are a discreet, pretty and very fitting way of celebrating Bealtaine. If you make your own, use flowers that symbolise the festival - if you can. If you are using artificial flowers, focus on the colour correspondences instead. Red is a biggie as it can represent the fire and/or fertility element.

May Baskets: Traditionally, May Baskets were given to women from men (every woman in a household would get one), and they would be filled with sweets and flowers.

Bonfires: **Only if you have a safe outside space.** Bonfires are a simple way to honour this sabbat. They represent fire (you know, because they are fire), they cleanse and they bring protection. They also bring people together, and it is common to accompany the bonfire with a feast of seasonal foods.