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The Traditions of Samhain and Beltane, and the Relationship Between the TwoAn explanation of the lore behind Samhain and Beltane rituals.
Samhain and Beltane: Pagan Festivals of LightThe traditions and history behind two of the four great Celtic fire festivals.
Samhain and Beltane: Celebrating the Cross-Quarter DaysA brief exploration of the ancient Celtic fire festivals of Samhain and Beltane and suggestions for celebrating these holy days in your own life.
Traditions of Samhain-Beltane: Modern and Ancient PracticesA look at Samhain-Beltane, two Sabbats in many Neopagan, Earth-based religions, and my own personal experiences with both.
Welcoming the Dark and the Light with Samhain and BeltaneSamhain represents both summer's end and the start of the Celtic year. This time of endings and beginnings is potent for magick-working. My transformative spellwork one year is something that you can adapt to your life.- Good Witches Gone BadThe story of three witches doing a good deed which eventually lead to their demise. The story of how no good deed goes unpunished will become known in the story of these three hopeless witches.
- Irish Wedding Traditions: Beltane FestivalThe Beltane Festival symbolizes new life and is a popular time for Irish couples to marry.
Spells for Beltane: Healing Spell for Depression, Pain and a Broken HeartEven on happy occasions, sadness can be in the air. Use these spells for Beltane to help you heal this sabbat.- Magic and Spells for Beltane: Spiraling Your Desire into the Beltane FireBeltane is a fire festival and the perfect time to light a sacred flame to help manifest your desires.
Are You a Witch? Not Sure? This is What You Need to KnowDo you think you could be a "natural Witch?" Have you had odd things happen, strange feelings or dreams? Is Witchcraft in your bloodline? What you need to know.- Discovering the Truth About the CraftTen commonly held misconceptions about witches and witchcraft are explained by examining their origins.
The Differences Between a Modern Witch and Folkloric WitchThere are many differences between a modern witch and folkloric witch but the biggest is how they are viewed.
Rochelle MooreRochelle Moore famous irish witch and writer of several books Witch an Autobiography, Karma and Aromatherapy & Herbalism- Best Witch Yard Decorations for Halloween 2010Five of the best witch decorations to have for your yard this Halloween.
Halloween Witch Dress in Ten StepsA detailed evaluation of witch costume requirements and suggestions to bring a witch dress and accessories together in time for Halloween or a costume party.
New Age Fashion: Women's Accessories for BeltaneFour fashion accessory suggestions for celebrating the Pagan holiday Beltane on May 1st. Includes jewelry, hair accessories, and more with photo links and purchasing information.
5 Fun, Easy Beltane Crafts for Kids and AdultsExpress yourself spiritually and artistically with these fun Sabbat art projects on your Beltane holiday: Miniature May pole, Green Man mask, braided Goddess headbands Goddess topiary; Beltane Sun catchers.
Celebrating Beltane: An Intimate Meal for Two- Romantic RecipesBeltane lore holds that this fertility festival is one of the most sexually charged nights of the year- a perfect night for lovers to celebrate each other. A fabulous, sensual, 4-course dinner will start off your private celebration right.- Top 10 Sexiest WitchesIn honor of the splash Emma Watson has been making prior to the release of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince', this is a look at the sexiest witches of movies and television that would also make great Halloween costumes
- 12 More of the Greatest Witch MoviesA list of 12 more of the greatest witch movies, from bewitching animated worlds to timeless classics and the dark black magic of the past
- How to Celebrate Beltane, the Pagan Fire Festival, with a HandfastingMay 1st is known as May Day, or Beltane if you're pagan. It is one of the fire festivals to celebrate the turning of the season. Spring is also the time when couples decide to get married so why not celebrate with a Handfasting.
Celebrating Beltane: A Ritual for Pagans, Wiccans and WitchesBeltane is one of the most popular Wiccan/Pagan Sabbats of the year. If you are planning your Beltane ritual, here is one that you may like to use, or adapt for your use.
Celebrating Beltane: Recipes for the SabbatLooking for a great spread for your Beltane feast or picnic? Here are some of my family's favorites for the Sabbat.- A Pagan Family Holiday Celebration: BeltaneBeltane is one of the four greater Pagan sabbats on the Wheel of the Year. Here are some great ideas for celebrating with your kids.
- The Prom as a Modern Pagan RiteA form of Paganism is celebrated every May by high school students nationwide. Ancient people called the celebration Beltane. Today we call it the Prom.
- Ten Ways to Celebrate Beltaine (Beltane)Whether you are a pagan looking for a new way to celebrate Beltaine or Beltane or anyone else just wanting to celebrate spring, try one of these festive ideas.
Why Do Witches Dress so Differently from Other People?Witches, like all humans, wear the colors that appeal to the individual's personal preference. What this means is that Witches who wear black, wear black because they enjoy doing so. Do all Witches wear black?- Kitchen Witchery BasicsKitchen Witchery is a simple pagan practice that is very low-key focusing on the home and earth.
The Beltane MaypoleMaypole dancing in villages is a very old tradition. This item tells some of the history of the Beltane Folklore and how Maypole Dancing is still a traditional May Day event in England.
Beltane - a Pagan FestivalBeltane is one of the Greater Sabbats in the Pagan Wheel of the Year.- A Family Guide to Celebrating the Pagan Sabbat BeltaineThis article teaches the reader how to celebrate Beltaine with their family.
- A Better Understanding of the Pagan TraditionsLearn the importance of the Pagan Sabbats and discover their relation to the cycles of nature. Also discover some facts about the parallels between Pagan and Christian traditions.
- Why Do We Hung Baskets on the Neighbors' Doorknobs on May 1st?A quick look at the meaning of May Day!
- Water WitchWas young Ayla Wilkins a savior or demon? When, during the 1941 Dust Bowl, word got out that Ayla could witch for water, her friends and neighbors couldn't decide if her gift was from God or from the very Devil himself.
- She's a Witch!Don't be fooled into believing stereotypes; You just might have one for your best friend.
Agatha's LossA young boy discovers there's more to the neighborhood "witch" than meets the eye when he retrieves his hat from her yard.- Thou Art a Witch!You should never say "Thou Art a Witch!" to a bad witch. You might be turned into a coffee cup. This story tell about the time this happened to me.
- The Kitchen Witch Flies Again!A Kitchen Witch has been brought out of retirement and is returned to active service
What is a Witch?Witches are one of the traditional bogeymen that we see in most folklore... however the modern word and how it transformed over time reflects how the idea of what a witch is also changed.- The Sexiest Witches in FilmEven the most sinister of witches can be so alluring to watch on film that audiences take a liking to the character, despite all of the destruction left in her wake.
