I’m always that witch that never has time (or the energy/resources) for an elaborate ritual or spell on any Sabbat. So if you’re lazy, chronically ill, a newbie witch, or don’t have the time, energy, or resources, here are some correspondences to incorporate into your celebration and some easy activities.

Beltane is associated with sexuality, fertility, and fire. It marks the peak of spring and the beginning of summer. It also represents the union of the Goddess and the God. 

Activities:

Take a bath.

Gather wildflowers, plants, and stones or tree bark.

Drink some herbal tea (preferably floral or fruity).

Decorate your altar.

Burn some incense or light a candle.

Divination.

Sex/masturbation.

Bonfire.

Scents:

Anything floral.

Frankincense.

Ylang-ylang.

Lemon.

Stones:

Rose quartz.

Carnelian.

Sunstone.

Quartz.

Garnet.

Emerald.

Flowers/Herbs:

Spring/summer flowers.

Roses, daisies, dandelions, violets, lilies.

Rosemary, mint, thyme, mugwort, woodruff.

Colors:

Pink.

Green.

Brown.

Red.

White/silver.

Gold.

Trees:

🌸 be proud of yourself, even if you’ve done nothing special. you’re alive, you’re breathing, that’s enough.

🌺 you’re stronger than you think you are, you are capable of so many amazing things and you’re loved more than you could ever imagine.

🌼 be gentle with yourself. don’t rush things, take your time. slowly, you will bloom.

flower crown: when did you last sing to yourself?

fairy lights: if a crystal ball could tell you the truth about anything, what would you want to know?

daisies: what is the greatest accomplishment of your life?

1975: what is the first happy memory that comes to mind, recent or otherwise?

matte: if you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are now living?

black nail polish: do you have a bucket list? if so, what are the top three things?

pantone: describe a person close to your life in detail.

moodboard: do you feel you had a happy childhood?

stars: when did you last cry in front of another person?

plants: pick a person to stargaze with you and explain why you picked them.

converse: would you ever have a deep conversation with a stranger and open up to them?

lace: when was your last 3am conversation with someone, and who were they to you?

handwriting: if you were about to die, and you could only say one more sentence to one person, what would you say and to whom?

cactus: what is your opinion on brown eyes?

sunrise: pick a quote and describe what it means to you personally.

oil paints: what would you title the autobiography of your life so far?

overalls: what would you do with one billion dollars?

combat boots: are you a very forgiving person? do you like being this way?

winged eyeliner: write a hundred word letter to your twelve year old self.

pastel: would you describe yourself as more punk or pastel?

tattoos: how do you feel about tattoos and piercings? explain.

piercings: do you wear a lot of makeup? why/why not?

bands: talk about a song/band/lyric that has affected your life in some way.

messy bun: the world is listening. pick one sentence you would tell them.

cry baby: list the concerts you have been to and talk about how they make you feel.

grunge: who in the world would you most like to receive a letter from and what would you want it to say?

space: do you have a desk/workspace and how is it organised/not organised?

white bed sheets: what is your night time routine?

old books: what’s one thing you don’t want your parents to know?

beaches: if you had to dye your hair how would you dye/style it and why?

eyes: pick five people to go on an excursion with you. who would you pick and where would you go/what would you do?

11:11: name three wishes and why you wish for them.

painting: what is the best halloween costume you have ever put together? if none, make one up.

lightning: what’s the worst thing you’ve ever done while drunk or high?

thunder: what’s one thing you would never do for one million dollars?

storms: you on only listen to one song for the rest of your life, or only see one person for the rest of your life. which and why?

love: have you ever fallen in love? describe what it feels like to realise you’re in love.

clouds: if you’re a boy, would you ever rock black nail polish? if you’re a girl, would you ever rock really really short hair?

coffee: what’s your starbucks order, and who would you trust to order for you, if anyone?

marble: what is the most important thing to you in your life right now?

Here's a real tip for all you baby witches out there, diving into spellwork before anything else: Spells aren't as simple as going through the motions, and a spell probably won't work if you don't understand how to use your Will.

This is what I've been taught by my mentor who has been a witch for 25 years. You have to set your intentions and use your Will to match. What is your Will and how is it different from your Intention? This post may get long, but it's important and I haven't seen any others cover this, so please don't give up half way through!

Basically, it's like this:

Intention: your reason for a spell, your goal/what you want + ingredients to match

Your Will: the Power you put behind your spell or working

The intention part is easy. You figure out your goal, pick a spell or create a spell that uses ingredients or actions that match your intent, and then you perform it. This is what most of Tumblr will teach you how to do. While working with simply your intent can sometimes work, it's more like a coin toss because you're not actually making your spellwork as powerful as it could be.

But your Will, as I've been taught, is the most important part of any magick and is the most often overlooked. You can make magick with nothing but your intent and your Will together. Did you know that? What is your Will? It's the power you put behind your intent. Your Will is your Power.

That's right, baby witches. You have to learn how to tap in to the power around you as well as the power within yourself. This is why spells are never as simple as you think; if you can't add your Will to a spell, it will never be as powerful as you want it to be. This concept can prove difficult, so I'll try to break it down as simply as I can.

Your Will comes from the energy within you, but you can also tap into the energy around you to add to that power. This means that to find your Will you have to first learn how to:

Perceive Energy

Feel Energy

Feel your Own Energy

Touch Energy

Gather Energy Inside and Around You

Manipulate Energy

Infuse Energy with Intent

This is the basis for finding and understanding magick. Magick is all about energy, and the sooner you learn how to do these things, the sooner you'll start to realize your power as a witch. And this is why I say that spells are not as simple as Tumblr makes them; at least, they shouldn't be.

When you're performing a spell, you should be raising energy and infusing that energy with your intent. You could be adding energy to your ingredients, or simply raising it and holding it, to be released into the world when the spell is finished. That's your Will; the energy you add to your working. The stronger the energy, the stronger the spell.

A simple way to put it: Intent + Will = Power

So please do yourself a favor. Research energy. Find it, figure it out, feel it within you. Take your time to truly understand that power so you can properly perform powerful spellwork.

+ enchant your lip balm or lipstick for a boost of confidence when speaking

+ enchant a middle finger ring to jinx anyone who you flip off with bad luck 

+ enchant your earrings or ear studs for better hearing or to hear when people are talking shit about you

+ enchant your bus or train card so that you’ll never miss a bus or train again

+ enchant eyeliner to make your eyes more striking or to instil fears in the hearts of anyone who you glare at

+ enchant a wristwatch to remind you to look at it at vital times if you’re going to be late

+ enchant shoes to motivate your feet to pick up the pace 

+ enchant a pen to attract compliments about your handwriting or keep your handwriting from devolving into chicken scratch

+ enchant earphones or headphones to repel people who want to bother you when you’re listening to your music

+ enchant coin purses or wallets to keep you from dropping cards or losing your money

Enchant your face wash to help hide expressions if you can’t control that or to be alluring/repelling to all who gaze on you.

+ enchant your lip balm or lipstick for a boost of confidence when speaking

+ enchant a middle finger ring to jinx anyone who you flip off with bad luck 

+ enchant your earrings or ear studs for better hearing or to hear when people are talking shit about you

+ enchant your bus or train card so that you’ll never miss a bus or train again

+ enchant eyeliner to make your eyes more striking or to instil fears in the hearts of anyone who you glare at

+ enchant a wristwatch to remind you to look at it at vital times if you’re going to be late

+ enchant shoes to motivate your feet to pick up the pace 

+ enchant a pen to attract compliments about your handwriting or keep your handwriting from devolving into chicken scratch

+ enchant earphones or headphones to repel people who want to bother you when you’re listening to your music

+ enchant coin purses or wallets to keep you from dropping cards or losing your money

Enchant your face wash to help hide expressions if you can’t control that or to be alluring/repelling to all who gaze on you.