Wheel of the Year

Below are pictures of my trip to United Plant Savers near Athens, OH. It was so beautiful there and healing. I hope the pictures are enjoyed! From UpS West Virginia, Mountain Mama... From UpS Woodland Agrimony (Agrimonia striata) From UpS Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) From UpS Twin Leaf (Jeffersonia diphylla) From UpS Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) From UpS Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum commutatum) From UpS Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) From UpS Meadow Rue (Thalictrum aquilegifolium) From UpS Cancer Root (Conopholis americana) If ever given a chance go see this beautiful place!

Beltane or May Day is a wonderful tradition celebrated usually on the 1st of May to celebrate fertility. It is a cross-quarter day, marking the midpoint in the Sun's progress between the spring equinox and summer solstice. As of course the Earth is covered with flowers and life, union with the Land focus. On an interesting note, May Day could be considered the original "one night stand". To go "A-Maying" was when young men and women would spend the night in the woods together, this included allowing couples this one night to dally with others. Beltane is often when couples declare their intentions to handfast or marry at Summer Solstice. In addition to facilitating human partnerships, these rites also supposedly insured blessings of the fields, herds, home. Common Rituals of May Day are: Maypole, Hobby Horse, Green Man, Swordsmen, Dancing From May Day Celebration In Shepherdstown there is a huge parade and rituals are held. Here is the beginning of the parade le...