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A practical guide to the celebration of Beltaine and the sacred herbs of spring.
List of contents
Foreword by Chris Aldridge
Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION The Origins of Beltaine
PART ONE
USEFUL PRIMERS FOR THIS BOOK Understanding Celtic Cosmology
A Primer on Fairies and Helpful Spirits
A Primer on Herbal Preparation
PART TWO
THE MAGICAL HERBS OF BELTAINE Sacred Woods for the Beltaine Fires
Herbs of the Fairies, Elves, and Spirits
Herbs of Magic and the Mysteries
Herbs of Protection
Herbs of Purification
Herbs for Connecting to Other Realms, Higher Beings, and Visions
Herbs for Courage and Clarity
Herbs for Love, Fertility, and Abundance Edible Beltaine Herbs and Flowers for Magic and Ritual
PART THREE TRADITIONS, RITES, AND FOODS OF BELTAINE Traditions of Beltaine
Rites of Beltaine
Foods for the Beltaine Feast
Notes
Other Books and Resources from Ellen Evert Hopman
Index of Plants by Common Name
Index of Plants by Scientific Name
General Index
About the author
Ellen Evert Hopman is a master herbalist and lay homeopath, who has been a Druidic initiate since 1984. She is a founding member of the Order of the White Oak, an Archdruidess of the Tribe of the Oak, and a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages. She is the author of several books, including
Secret Medicines from Your Garden and
The Sacred Herbs of Samhain. She lives in Massachusetts.
Summary
A practical guide to the celebration of Beltaine and the sacred herbs of spring.
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"...The author provides a wealth of information on celebrating an honoring this sabbat. The veil between the worlds is thinnest not just on Samhain but Beltaine as well. Within the pages are rituals, recipes, offerings celebrating spring. This a great comprehensive book on all things Beltaine and inspiration for how you can honor and celebrate spring and the upcoming summer."
