The Witch's Almanac for the Month of May
‘Tis the season when the earth awakens and this witch’s almanac is here to guide you through the Month of May. As a modern witch, you recognize the profound connection between nature’s cycles and energy flow.
Here, you’ll find seasonal correspondences, foods, colors, and crystals that resonate with the month’s energies. Whether you’re celebrating Beltane or seeking to attune to the gentle, nurturing sway of Taurus, you’ll find an abundance of inspiration.
Beltane's Ember
Kick off the month with the energy of Beltane, a festival that celebrates the beginning of summer. This is a time to revel in the celebration of fertility and life. Dance around the maypole, light bonfires, and cherish the love and life around you. here. Beltane is ideal for fertility spells and love magic, as well as sex magic rituals. It’s popular for marriage and handfasting.
If this witch’s almanac leaves you wanting more, read all about Beltane here.
Witch's Almanac: New Moon in Taurus on May 7, 2024
The Taurus moon is a time to ground yourself, focusing on practical, material needs. Use this lull to set intentions around finances, career, and tangible desires. Taurus also encourages us to tap into the five senses, indulging in favorite tastes, textures, and scents.
Correspondences:
- Element: Earth
- Rituals: Setting up a new herb or vegetable garden, planting seeds of intention for growth throughout the year, and enjoying sensuous pleasures
Taurus Traits:
- Light: Loyal, grounded, serene, focused, artistic, nurturing, abundant, harmonious, stable.
- Shadow: Stubborn, inflexible, guilt-ridden, low self-esteem, materialistic, greedy, unpleasant, survival-focused.
Witch's Almanac: Full Moon in Hemisphere's Seasonal Delights May 23, 2024.
The May Flower Moon shines brightly, highlighting the blossoms of summer. It’s a powerful time for celebrating progress and fulfillment, especially under the fiery Sagittarius full moon.
Correspondences:
- Element: Fire
- Rituals: Embrace the adventurous spirit of Sagittarius by seeking experiences that expand your horizons, and ignite a bonfire to symbolize the burning passion for your goals and aspirations.
Sagittarius Traits:
- Light: Philosopher, optimistic, explorer, integrative, fun, generous, ethical, knowledgeable, supportive, friendly.
- Shadow: Dominating, impulsive, hurtful, self-indulgent, dishonest, arrogant, opinionated, changeable.
Witch's Almanac: May Foods in Season
As May unfolds in the Northern Hemisphere, it brings an array of fresh seasonal foods bursting with flavor and vitality. Here are some of the delights you can expect according to the Witch’s Almanac:
- Strawberries
- Asparagus
- Spinach
- Rhubarb
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Radishes
- Arugula
- Artichokes
- Spring onions
May Herbs in Season
May Flowers in Season
Here are some flowers that flourish during this enchanting season according to the Witch’s Almanac:
- Roses
- Peonies
- Lilacs
- Tulips
- Irises
- Lilies
- Azaleas
- Hyacinths
- Poppies
- Daisies
- Bluebells
- Sweet Pea
- Lily of the Valley
Animals and Insects Astir in May
As May unfolds, it summons an array of animals and insects, each contributing to the symphony of life. Here are some of the creatures you might encounter during this vibrant season according to the Witch’s Almanac:
- Birds: Robins, swallows, warblers
- Butterflies: Monarchs, swallowtails, painted ladies
- Bees: Honeybees, bumblebees
- Frogs
- Rabbits
- Squirrels
- Deer
- Songbirds: Cardinals, blue jays, finches
- Ladybugs
- Dragonflies
May's Palette of Colors
In May, nature’s palette is bursting with vibrant hues in the Northern Hemisphere reflecting the season’s vitality and renewal. Here are some colors that dominated the landscape during this time:
- Lush, leafy green
- Robin’s egg blue
- Sunshine yellow
- Rosy pink
- Lavender
The Witch's Almanc: The Weaving of Rituals and Spells in May
- Fertility spells
- Healing rituals
- Prosperity spells connected with growth and abundance
- Love spells that honor the unity of Beltane
- Here is a Beltane ritual to honor the season.
Crystals to Commune with in May
- Emerald for love and wisdom
- Rose Quartz for love and healing
- Citrine for prosperity and joy
- Lapis Lazuli for communication and inner sight
Witch's Almanac: Seasonal Symbols and Folk Traditions
- Maypole dancing
- Creating honey altars for sweetness and fertility
- Baking and sharing spiced cakes
- Leaving offerings for the fairies
- Crafting wheat and floral wreaths
See Beltane Celebration Ideas here.
Whether it’s through sowing seeds of intention, crafting herbal remedies, or simply basking in the glow of the blooming earth, May offers a landscape ripe for growth in nature and our witchcraft practice.
Blessed be!
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About the Author
Lacey is a modern witch living by the seasons and the moon. She is dedicated to helping you develop a practice that flows with everyday life. Read more about her here.