Beltane marks the emergence of the young God into manhood. Stirred by the energies at work in nature,He desires the Goddess. They fall in love,lie among the grasses and blossoms,and unite.The Goddess becomes pregnant of the God. The Wiccans celebrate the symbol of Her fertility in ritaul.
	HERBS-Honeysuckle,St.Johnn's wort,Hawthorn,All flowers INCENSE-Frankincense,Lilac,Rose CANDLES-Dark Green DECORATIONS-Maypole,Strings of beads or flowers,Ribbons,Spring flowers COLORS-Green,Soft Pink,Blue,Yellow FOOD-Dairy,Oatmeal,Cakes,Cherries,Strawberries,Wine punches, Green Salads SACRED GEMSTONES-Emerald,Orange Carnelian,Sapphire,Rose quartz