Seasons of the Witch – Beltane Oracle: All 44 Card Meanings Explained
The Seasons of the Witch: Beltane Oracle is a 44-card deck that burns with the full, exuberant energy of late spring. Created by Lorriane Anderson and Juliet Diaz with illustrations by Giada Rose, this deck channels Beltane’s ancient fire: passion, creativity, abundance, and the sacred union of earth’s forces at their most alive.
Beltane falls on May 1st — the midpoint between the spring equinox and the summer solstice — when the world is fully green, bonfires light the night, and the barriers between the mundane and magical are thin with possibility. This deck doesn’t ask you to be cautious or measured. It asks you to burn away your limitations, celebrate your desires, and step into your power without apology.
This guide walks through every one of the 44 cards so you can bring depth to your readings and connect with the full vitality of the Beltane season.
How the Deck Is Organized
The 44 cards weave together five thematic threads reflecting the many faces of Beltane:
- Sacred Fire & Creation — The transformative power of Beltane’s flames: Bonfire, Creation, Fire Festival, Orgasm, Phoenix, Primal
- Earth & Nature — Connection to the living, fertile world: Bee, Cow, Earth Worship, Fertilizing, Goat, Growth, Green Man, Morning Dew, Oak, Rowan
- Love & Sacred Union — Partnership, desire, and devotion: Flower Crown, Handfasting, Honey, Indulgence, Love Spell, Maiden, Maypole, Milk and Butter, The Lovers
- Magic & Spirit — Ritual, intuition, and divine connection: Chant, Faeries, Goddess, Inner Power, Manifestation, Oracle, Pegasus, Ribbons, Sacred Waters, Sexual Magic, Stone Circle, Sun God, Vision
- Power & Sovereignty — Standing in your truth and strength: Boundaries, Embodiment, Sacrifice, Self-Adoration, Surrender, Wild Cat
All 44 Card Meanings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many cards are in the Seasons of the Witch Beltane Oracle?
The Beltane Oracle contains 44 cards celebrating the full spectrum of Beltane energy — from the sacred fire and the Maypole to love spells, the Green Man, Goddess energy, and the primal forces of spring at its peak.
What is Beltane and when is it celebrated?
Beltane is the ancient Celtic fire festival celebrated on May 1st. It marks the peak of spring and the beginning of summer, honoring fertility, love, growth, and the sacred union of masculine and feminine energies. It is one of the most joyful sabbats on the Wheel of the Year.
Who created the Seasons of the Witch Beltane Oracle?
The Beltane Oracle was created by Lorriane Anderson and Juliet Diaz, with illustrations by Giada Rose, and published by Rockpool Publishing as part of the Seasons of the Witch series.
Is the Beltane Oracle appropriate for everyone?
The Beltane Oracle engages openly with themes of desire, sensuality, and sacred sexuality as part of the seasonal celebration. It's designed for adult readers who are comfortable with these themes. It is not an adult-only deck, but the content is mature.
