“O do not tell the priests of our arts.
For they would call it sin,
For we will be in the woods all night
Aconjuring, conjuring summer in.
And we bring you good news by word of mouth.
For women, cattle and corn:
The sun is coming up from the south,
With oak and ash, and thorn.
—The Book of Shadows (1949)
Gerald Gardner
Sun
Sun Direction: ↑ 112.43° ESE
Sun Altitude: 49.84°
Sun Distance: 93.679 million mi
Next Solstice: Jun 20, 2016 5:34 PM (Summer)
Sunrise Today: 5:59 AM↑ 70° East
Sunset Today: 7:44 PM↑ 290° Northwest
Length of Day: 13 hours, 44 minutes
Moon
Moon Direction: ↑ 216.80° SW
Moon Altitude: 34.87°
Moon Distance: 232128 mi
Next New Moon: May 6, 20162:29 PM
Next Full Moon: May 21, 20164:14 PM
Next Moonset: Today2:01 PM
Current Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 34.0%
Beltane (a greater Sabbat named for a Celtic god, which is otherwise known as either May Eve or May Day) hails the coming-together of the Horned God, now the Phallic Lord, and the irresistible Goddess in a rapturous celebration of life and light. It is as though all of nature–not least the birds and bees–is abuzz at this time of year, energized by a potent combination of irresistible physical attraction and an equally compelling urge to procreate.
(The Beltane Blessing)
Bless, O threefold true and bountiful,
Myself, my spouse, my children.
Bless everything within my dwelling and in my possession,
Bless the kine and crops, the flocks and corn,
From Samhain Eve to Beltane Eve,
With goodly progress and gentle blessing,
From sea to sea, and every river mouth,
From wave to wave, and base of waterfall.
Be the Maiden, Mother, and Crone,
Taking possession of all to me belonging.
Be the Horned God, the Wild Spirit of the Forest,
Protecting me in truth and honor.
Satisfy my soul and shield my loved ones,
Blessing every thing and every one,
All my land and my surroundings.
Great gods who create and bring life to all,
I ask for your blessings on this day of fire.
Patti Wigington, Paganism/Wicca Expert
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