Beltane 2018

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Beltane: The First Heartbeat

From approximately April 28-May 5 Pagans celebrate the Celtic fire festival known as Beltane. It is held at the halfway point between the Spring Equinox & the Summer Solstice. This day marked the time of year when farmers would bring their cattle out to pasture. Rituals would be performed that would involve lighting bonfires as […] … Continue reading Beltane: The First Heartbeat

A God and Goddess of Beltane: Flora and Faunus

The Gods and Goddesses of Beltane represent spring, flowers, the renewal of the cycle of life in plants and animals. It is not unusual for them to be honored with festivals of drinking, games and other rowdy behavior. They encourage you to enjoy the time between the first blush of spring and the hard work of planting … Continue reading A God and Goddess of Beltane: Flora and Faunus

“Weaving together the elements” – Meet our new May Queen

As we gear up towards our next festival, our new May Queen introduces herself and how she will be interpreting her role at her first Beltane. Beltane’s community is something I strongly believe in, having personally experienced or seen others developing in skill and confidence, feeling accepted or gaining a sense of purpose when doing it, … Continue reading “Weaving together the elements” – Meet our new May Queen