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May is a month brimming with Beltane blessings, welcoming the heat, lust, and love of early summer. As we prepare for this vibrant celebration—setting up the altar, making May Wine, raising the Maypole, and crafting flower crowns—we continue the work that began in April. The earth’s rebirth after winter’s slumber mirrors our opportunities for rejuvenation and transformation.
For the modern practitioner of green witchcraft, every month, week, and day brings new energies and potential for growth. This calendar is not just a series of magickal acts; it’s a guide to infuse your everyday life with the sacred and intentional. Each daily act is designed to attune you to the natural world, tap into your personal power, and enhance your spiritual connection. Are you ready to weave the magick of May into your life? Let’s begin.
The Modern Green Witch's Guide to May: A Calendar of Daily Magical Acts
May 1: Beltane and Beyond
The month of May begins with the fire festival of Beltane, marking the height of spring and the celebration of life. Start the day by cleansing your face with morning dew to bring good fortune and rejuvenation. Learn more about Beltane and prep for the celebration with me.
As Pluto goes retrograde, patience becomes essential. This period invites you to cultivate focus and steadiness in your magick. Consider cooking with rosemary, which promotes clarity and concentration. Additionally, work with rose and anemone flowers to honor the goddess Flora, welcoming the spirit of spring into your space.
Celebrate Beltane by preparing sweet woodruff-infused wine, a traditional May drink, and raising a glass to the May Queen. Enjoy a cup of Beltane Tea, made with equal parts green tea, rose, chamomile, jasmine, mint, and lemon balm.
Early May Rituals
Delve into the magick and folklore of Hawthorn, a symbol of love and protection. As the New Moon in Taurus arrives, focus on manifesting lasting results. Combine the grounded energy of Taurus with the flexibility of Uranus and Saturn to embrace change with patience. Use Earth Magick to set your intentions for gradual and consistent outcomes.
As the Waxing Moon progresses, brew a refreshing jasmine Iced Tea to attract abundance. Protection, love, and peace can be summoned through a simple simmer potion made with lilac, lavender, lemon, and chamomile. Use this brew to cleanse your doors, windows, and floors, creating a sanctuary of positive energy.
Mid-May Energies
To encourage peaceful loving energy, bake a Lavender Love Spell Cake. During this period, work with The Magician Tarot card to strengthen your willpower and ingenuity. The First Quarter Moon marks the time when intentions begin to materialize, making it perfect for crafting an action plan. Light a candle to energize your workings and fuel your aspirations.
Embrace Aphrodite’s essence by cooking with asparagus, chocolate, honey, figs, or raw oysters. Carry clove for comfort, wealth, and lust, and place a garnet under your pillow to ward off bad dreams. Explore the world of edible flowers like citrus, clover, dandelions, hibiscus, and honeysuckle, which can add beauty and magick to your meals.
Late May Transformations
As the Flower Milk Moon approaches, create a Floral Moon Milk Latte to celebrate release and renewal. The Full Moon in Sagittarius encourages you to be direct and focused, harvesting herbs and produce for maximum potency. Jupiter’s influence brings luck, while Geminis can anticipate new opportunities.
As the Moon begins to wane, craft detoxifying meals to cleanse your body and mind. Edible flowers like lavender, lilac, nasturtium, pansies, roses, sunflowers, and violets offer a natural touch of magick. Use lilies to repel unwanted lovers and honor the element of Fire when you cook.
The Third Quarter Moon is a time to release what no longer serves you and embrace freedom. Ground yourself by baking bread infused with intention.
Embrace the Energy and Transform Your Magickal Path
May 2024 is a month of growth, transformation, and renewal. Embrace the changing energies and find inspiration in the natural world around you. Each phase of the Moon brings a new opportunity to connect with your magickal path and set intentions for the future. Let this guide inspire your own unique celebrations and rituals throughout the month. May you find joy, peace, and magick in everything you do!
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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