Beltane is celebrated on May 1st although some people choose to celebrate it from April 30th to May 1st. Beltane is a day for fun, light-hearted celebration, love, and it is often represented by maypole dancing and performing fire rituals to honor the Mother Goddess and Sun God. The days are getting longer and all life is bursting with potent fertility and sexuality on earth is at its peak. Beltane celebrations are filled with feasts and sun magick, the name Beltane means “fire of Bel”. Beltane is a time to watch what you’ve been manifesting and working so hard towards come to life before your eyes. Celebrate, laugh, love, drink, eat and have a good time!
Play music that gets you feeling happy and excited. Beltane is a celebration of abundance and high energy, so play music that raises your energy
Prepare something in the kitchen. Make a food that reminds you of the coming summer months, share it with whoever you live with if you can/want to
Get crafty! You could draw, paint, write or even just work on a project for yourself. It could really be anything, as long as you’re creating it.
Light some candles or incense! Lighting fires on Beltane is tradition. So however you can safely have a fire lit nearby, have it burning while you do any of the other activities listed above.
Washing your face with morning dew
Wake up earlier than usual to enjoy a full day of light
Make flower crowns with real, fake or paper flowers
Braid something (your hair, bracelet, ribbons, etc.)
Make sure sunlight and fresh air can reach you
Enjoy some fresh fruits, nuts and seeds
Drink tea or water infused fruit
Decorate with/wear/create things with bright colors
Decorate a new pot for your plants (painting, sharpies, ribbons, etc.)
Write a list of things you would like to release and burn them (alternatively: tear it up and place in a glass of water)
I hope you all have a wonderful Beltane and I cant wait to see how you all celebrated!
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