Goddess Of The Day: Maia
May Day (Beltane)

Themes: Sexual Prowess; Playfulness; Wishes
Symbols: Braided or Knotted items

About Maia: This Roman Goddess, whose name means "mother", offers all who
seek it fulfillment and renewed zest. Maia gave her name to the month of
May. She's the Queen of the Flowers, and today was one of Her festival
days, celebrated suitably with an abundance of blossoms. In later times,
Maia became strongly associated with Bona Dea, whose name literally
translates as "good Goddess".

To Do Today: As a child, on this day I left bundles of wildflowers
anonymously at neighbors' homes. As a random act of beauty and kindness,
this still holds merit today and certainly honors Maia.

In magical circles people customarily braid wishes into the ribbons of the
Maypole and leave them there to germinate and grow until fall. To do this
yourself, find three strands of blue ribbon and braid them together so they
meet five times, saying,

'Tis the month of May, for _______(health, love, money, or whatever) I wish
today.
Ribbons of blue, help my wish come true.
Braided within, the spell begins.
Bound to and fro, the magic grows.
When in Fall untied, this wish is mine!'

Wear a flowery shirt, skirt, or tie today to welcome Maia and brighten your
day..
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By Patricia Telesco ~ From "
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