This Month

May

A Monthly Calendar

What is happening in May

May

Festival
On May 1st we celebrate Beltane. this fire festival is celebrated with bonfires, Maypoles and dancing, as we honour the fertility of the goddess. celebrate the new life that is ripe throughout the land.

Celtic Tree Calendar
15th April - 12th May is Willow tree Month. Willow people have good memories and are articulate, strong willed and resourceful, emotional and enigmatic. They have quick responses and are prone to sudden mood changes. Willows must trust their inner voice or they can become moody and chronically indecisive.

Druidic Animal
The Hare symbolizes adaptation and intuition.

Planetary Ruler
Moon

Ogham Word
Saille

Crystals
Emerald

Activities
This month, work on rituals involving healing, growth of knowledge, nurturing.


Festival
This moon comes between Beltane and the Summer Solstice.

Celtic Tree Calendar
13th May - 9th June is Hawthorn tree Month. Hawthorn people are mercurial, innovative, creative and confident. Easily bored, they crave mental stimulation and challenge. They are eloquent and gifted performers, exuding natural charm. Hawthorns must develop patience or hasty action can sabotage their best efforts.

Druidic Animal
The Owl symbolizes wisdom and patience.

Planetary Ruler
Vulcan

Ogham Word
Huath

Crystals
Emerald

Activities
This month, work on rituals involving healing, growth of knowledge, nurturing. Celebrating the blossoming earth, the waxing light and preparing for the Summer Solstice.


Sunrise and Sunset in Portsmouth during May