Beltane Ritual Bath

Beltane is a festival of flowers, fertility, fecundity and fire, a day to revel in sensuality and delight. Thought to originate from the Celtic “Blessing Fires”, and named in honour of the Celtic Sun God “Bel”, it is a celebration of the fertility of the land as well as that of humans and animals, abundant fertility on all levels is the central theme. It is a hugely important fire festival, the sun has truly returned, spring has peaked and summer is well on its way. 

Mugwort, Birch, Hawthorn, Calendula

MUGWORT ( ARTEMISIA VULGARIS )

Beltane and Midsummer’s Eve are the two times of the year when the “veil between realms” is the thinnest. Mugwort can aid communication with the other side by allowing you to “crack the veil.”This plant is classified as a Visionary herb since it is used in dream pillows, crystal balls, prisms, and other divinatory devices. Because of its reputation for heightening psychic or unconscious awareness, mugwort is employed in this manner.

BIRCH TREE ( BETULA PENDULA )

The Beltane Festival revolved around the Birch Tree having strong fertility connections with this celebration. The Celtic year’s second half — the summer half — began on this day, celebrated as May Day. Birch and oak were used to build Beltane fires in Scotland, and a birch tree was frequently utilized as a maypole. The birch tree is a symbol of divine beauty, elegance, and brightness. In druidic tradition, the birch tree is associated with rebirth and new beginnings, and it’s a perfect tree for sacred manifestations. Historically, physicians regarded birch sap highly, using it as a pain reliever and to treat skin conditions. Additionally, it was used to treat inflammation of the bladder, gout, rheumatism, migraines, nerve pain, and dizziness.

HAWTHORN (CRATAEGUS)

The blooming of the hawthorn, or may bush, marks the beginning of Beltane. The tree is thought to be housing fairies, and people were  forbidden to cut twigs or branches on certain days of the year. Hawthorn is connected to the planet Mars and the element of fire. Magically, hawthorn trees are directly linked with the Fae and the otheworld and often grow where the veil is the thinnest. Hawthorn would be used in fertility spells and used to decorate maidens crowns on Beltane. It is one of the top three sacred trees of the Celts. In herbalism, hawthorn in linked to the heart; physically and emotionally. 

CALENDULA: Calendula is connected to the Sun and the element of fire. Magically, calendula is used in protection spells and when scattered under the pillow, it is said they help to make your dreams come true. Calendula that is added to bath water is said to help with the respect of others. In herbalism, calendula is seen as a 'heal all' and has been used in almost all skin healing treatments.

This Blend is created with organic flowers, leaves and berries, carried by the virtues of Epsom Salt.