Beltane Other names: May day Keywords: Development, growth Meaning: Celebrates the marriage of the goddess and god. The goddess conceives the devine child at this time Date: May 1 Lunar phase: Gibbous Symbols: Dancing around the may pole with ribbons, The union of 2 people, flowers, baskets, bells. Flowers: Hawthorn, primrose, birch, pine, liliac Incense: Yarrow, basil, ylang-ylang Oils: Florals, rose, clove Colors White, green, yellow Stones Emerald, sapphire, rose quartz Animals Faeries and all animals Alter decorations: ribbons and a pole representing the may pole, candles, flowers Goddess Fertility goddesses, faunus, nymphs, Diana. gods Pan, the green man, fertility gods. Traditions Dancing around the may pole, cauldrons filled with flowers, blowing of horns. Food and drink: Dairy products, honey and sweets.