The wheel turns to Beltane, also known as May Day, ushering in summer in the Pagan year.

The dark half of the year has passed, and the Earth awakens with vibrant life. The Young God and Maiden Goddess unite, their sacred bond celebrated by Wiccans with feasts, music, and, when possible, joyful re-enactments. Light bonfires for purification and blessings, and raise the Maypole for a spirited dance under the sun, a ritual to ignite fertility.

Beltaine, May 1

Known as May Day to many Christians, this Sabbat honors the fertile union of the Horned God and Goddess. Life renews itself—birds and animals mate, and newly planted seeds begin to sprout. Great fires are lit to honor the fertility god Belenos, with some leaping the flames to embrace the season’s vitality. The Maypole, a masculine symbol, is adorned with feminine ribbons, their intertwining dance reflecting the divine union. This is the time to breathe life into your dreams with action. Legend says children conceived at Beltane, called Merry-Be-Gots, are divinely blessed.

HERBS:

Honeysuckle, St. John's wort, Hawthorn, All flowers.

INCENSE:

Frankincense, Lilac, Rose.

COLOR:

Green, Soft pink, Blue, Yellow.

DECORATIONS:

Maypole, Strings of beads or flowers, Ribbons, Spring flowers

FOOD:

Dairy, Oatmeal cakes, Cherries, Strawberries, Wine, Green salads.

We are the Weavers,

We are the woven ones;

We are the dreamers,

We are the dream;

We are spiraling into the center,

The center of the wheel...