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Uploaded from the tech station at the Beltane 2016 after party to the sound of drums. Enjoy! Photos (x2 each) by Asier Goikoetxea, Bartlomiej Pyrz, Bleu Hope, Dan Mosley, Laura Wallace, Mark Taylor… Source: Fresh from Photopoint! The first official Beltane 2016 pictures.
Originally posted on GrannyMoon's Morning Feast:
Heartwings says, “Spring originates as much in the heart as in the soil.” The first of May is actually the midpoint between the Vernal Equinox and the Summer Solstice. The increase of the light from now forward reflects the brightness of the days that begin their most obvious decline around the first of…
THE marsh marigold is considered of great use in divination, and is called “the shrub of Beltaine.” Garlands are made of it for the cattle and the door-posts to keep off the fairy power. Milk also is poured on the threshold, though none would be given away; nor fire, nor salt–these three things being sacred. There are many superstitions concerning
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This month is named after the goddess Maia, to whom the Romans sacrificed on the first day of the month. Maia was one of the Pleiades, the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione. They were all transformed into pigeons that they might escape from the great hunter Orion, and flying up into the sky were changed into seven stars, which
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Emerald is associated with the Heart Chakra and with blissful love. In groups of two or more people, Emerald can encourage bonding, and strengthen communication and understanding, helping each person to adequately express themselves without offending others. Emerald is believed to enhance memory and mental clarity. Meditating with Emerald can help one to connect to Divine Love, open the heart
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COMMON NAME: lily of the valley GENUS: Convallaria SPECIES, HYBRIDS, CULTIVARS: C. mabalis fortunei ‘Giant Bells’-up to fifteen large bells; grows 8 to 10 inches tall; suitable for forcing; will bloom approximately three weeks after being planted. FAMILY: Liliaceae BLOOMS: spring TYPE: perennial DESCRIPTION: Flower stalks are arching and hold ten to fifteen fragrant, white, bell-shaped blossoms. The stems are strong,
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