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Beltane (May Day or Walpurgisnacht--May Eve)
May 1st (or April 30th)(traditional) / May 4th (zodiacal)
Beltane
is one of the most popular of Sabbats, celebrated with the
colorful Maypole dance. Just as the budding flowers of May, the
Maiden Goddess has come of age, full of self-discovery. She meets
with the young Sun God in courtship and sacred marriage, and the
dance around the Maypole honors the life-giving fertility of the
Earth. We weave the ribbons in magick rite as we weave our dreams
and plans, and then we leap the Beltane fire for luck and
fulfillment of our wishes. The Beltane festival is often chosen
for Wiccan handfastings or weddings.
More Beltane Lore |
Personal Beltane Ritual
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Maria Kay Simms
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