Preparing For Beltane By Ambrosia Hawthorn
Beltane is the third of the four great Celtic fire festivals of the year along with Imbolc, Lughnasadah, and Samhain. The celebration of May was called Beltane. The root word, “bel� means bright and is associated with the Sun or light. This festival is a celebration of the return of life and fertility to a world that has passed through the winter season. Beltane also marks the appearance of the Horned God, who is the rebirth of the solar God slain during the Wheel of the Year and is often associated with the Green Man. For your practice, rituals generally focus on fertility, prosperity, health, protection, purification, and growth as the summer season grows closer. Need some Beltane inspiration? Beltane and the month May are the perfect times for picnics, visiting parks, mountainsides, riversides, and even just getting outdoors. Blessed Beltane!
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