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[whimsigothwitch]

Beltane

Beltane (May 1st) we celebrate spring being at its peak and everything around us being in bloom. The sun is shining bright again, and the days are now longer.

Beltane correspondences: Symbols | bonfire, lots of candles, sun, flowers and flower crowns, maypoles, colored ribbons Colors | yellow, white, green, pink, reds Spells | fertility, love, cleansing, spells for creativity and beauty Crystals | rose quartz, carnelian, jasper Herbs and flowers | tulips, violets, mint, rosemary Foods to make | salad, cake or pie, dishes with honey, breads and nuts. How to celebrate | Light a bonfire, go out in nature for a walk, make love, dance, make a maypole

[nickadiguburke]

Happy Beltaine 2023 Today, 1st May, is the Pagan festival of Beltaine or Beltane, traditionally celebrated in Northern Europe, esp Scotland and Ireland, to encourage the cultivation of bountiful harvests. To celebrate I have made book Fires of Beltaine available as a free download on Kindle, until midnight PST. "A world in nuclear turmoil. A young man flees London for the forgotten Scottish island of Invermore. But when he encounters the barbaric fishlike natives, he realises he has replaced one hell with another. The media are scaremongering again, screaming “nuclear annihilation” – the Russian-Ukranian war, threatening to plunge the world into Armageddon. Michael Mann, a young Londoner, flees the media circus, for the quieter climbs of Aberdeen on Scotland's northeast coast. While visiting the local pub, Mann meets grizzled seaman Frank McTavish, who tells him about Beltaine, a spectacular Gaelic festival, to be held by the islanders of Invermore two days hence. Instantly Mann's head is filled with visions of scantily clad beauties throwing themselves around roaring bonfires, to the rhythm of hypnotic drumbeats. The next day he is ferried to the island of Invermore by independent ferry-master Ron Buchanan. On arriving at the quiet harbour, Mann's initial enthusiasm is somewhat doused when he sees the town's dereliction. However, when he meets the crude fishlike natives the crumbling town becomes the least of his worries. He realises the Invermorian's do not see him as a tourist, but as a sacrificial lamb, who they must offer to their pagan gods for the granting of prosperity. Alone and trapped Mann must plot his escape or be barbecued on a bonfire." #beltane #beltaine #beltane2023 #beltaine2023 #firesofbeltaine #bookoffer #freekindlebook #kindle #suspense #supernatural #paganism mayday #beltainefestival #beltaneblessings #beltanefirefestival (at Manchester, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CrsxOu8sza-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lynseyluu]

I'm busy preparing for my next event which will be the Beltane Market by @witchelmmarkets 😍🔥 I've been a happy bunny today as I've been making displays and packaging, two of my favourite things to do 😅❤️ . . . . #lynseyluu #market #beltane #Wolverhampton #mandercentre #makersmarket #makersgonnamake #quirkyjewellery #beltanefirefestival #madeintheblackcountry #handmademarket #indiebiz #indiebusiness #independentbusiness #smallbusinessuk #artisanmarket #handcrafteduniquelycommunity #weirdandwonderful #shophandmadeuk #springmarket #witchesofwolves #witchelmmarkets (at Mander Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYh4vRMtDh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[maximumwobblerbanditdonut]

Edinburgh's Beltane Fire Festival

The festival of Beltane is here and marks the peak of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Beltane is an ancient fire festival, with the word bel-tene meaning a 'goodly fire'.

Fire is associated with transformation, cleansing and purification, burning the old down to make way and fertilise the new.

At Beltane, Spring has reached its peak and Summer begins to emerge with a more direct and committed energy. The Beltane Fire Festival is something we've wanted to experience in Edinburgh for a long time and this time we were finally here for it!

Based on an ancient Iron Age Celtic Ritual and taking place every year on the evening before the 1st of May, hundreds gather together to celebrate the return of summer - casting off darkness and celebrating the light.

The Beltane Fire Festival retells the traditional stories of The May Queen, and The Death and Rebirth of The Green Man, set amongst fire-play, acrobatics, drummers, dancers, musicians, witches, actors, a cavalcade of curious and larger-than-life characters, and even a little... Kaos!

Established in Edinburgh by the Beltane Fire Society - a community that brings people from all over the world together for the largest Celtic festival of its kind!

The word translates as bright fire and it's safe to say there's plenty of fire on show at this festival including a huge bonfire at midnight.

The procession takes place on Calton Hill and is ticketed so one to save for next year if you want to experience this sacred festival.

🌼 HAPPY BELTANE 🔥

Posted 2nd May 2024

📹 Credit Tom & Laura Photographer

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[witchcraftmagazine]

SAVE THE DATE ✨🌙 prepare for some class-A Magic ✅ PASS IT ON #beltane #beltaneblessings #venus #jupiter #plutoretrograde #blackmoon #solareclipse

[raincrowstudios-official]

Happy Beltane Witches!

Happy May Day Witches! Beltane or “May Day” is the Gaelic May Day festival celebrating the coming of Spring. Rituals are done using bonfires and food offerings to spirits in order to ensure safety and growth in the year to come. In Modern May Day celebrations, people still build bonfires and dance around a “maypole,” a pole erected as a symbol of Spring.

[periodcorsets]

Dance around the May Pole! Happy May Day! 💐🌷💐 #periodcorsetsfestivalwear #mayday #beltane #beltaneblessings #maypoledance #renaissancefaire #renfaire #renfairecostume #beltanefirefestival #renaissancefestival #festivaloutfit (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7tsk4FQje/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xc7hckdfg4sg

[oneatomicblonde]

May 1st! So many celebrations…Beltane, Eid, May Day…✨☀️🔥 Whatever you are celebrating today, I hope you are doing your best. Be nice to people. Life is exhausting. Xoxo - - - #beltane #beltaneblessings #beltanefirefestival #eidmubarak #eid #mayday (at Las Vegas, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdBbyIqLW8Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[brownbugz]

Blessed Beltane 🪄⭐✨ #beltanefirefestival #sabbat #wicca https://www.instagram.com/p/CdApmoKrzqN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[siren88]

#happybeltane2021 #beltaneblessings #mayday #happybeltanewitches #springvibes🌸 #happybeltane🌱🌿 #faefolk #faeriewitch #beltanefirefestival #beltanemagic #beltaneritual🔥 (at Wheaton, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/COWAXKKlZMH/?igshid=tgupwqyr9llx

[whimsigothwitch]

Blessed Beltane to all

[gsorceress]

Bless this eve of Beltane 2021 The symbol of fire was used to call on the nature spirits and the power of the sun to bring a creative beginning to the season. Let us do it!!! #harvest #beltane #protect #summer #bless #beltaneblessings #beltane2021 #nature #naturelovers #spells #ritual #fire #beltanefirefestival #summervibes #witch #witchthings #magic #sun #earth #growth (at Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/COTzZeCAUvH/?igshid=1ogy9xzmxgzsy

[magus-magnus-alexander]

You guys ready for Beltane????? #beltane #beltanealtar #beltaneblessings #beltanefirefestival #beltane2020 #malewitchesofinstagram🌟 #malewitchesofinstagram #blackmalewitch #blackmalewitches #love #sexmagick #magic #arcane #wheeloftheyear #ase #asthetics (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fSSF5HQla/?igshid=5g6fzmkobnus

[earthenhearth]

Need a facemask for Beltane? This cool festival mask converts to a headband or dread wrap. Check it out at www.earthenhearth.art #beltane #pagansofinstagram #pagandecor #pagangifts #witchystyle #facemask #dreads #festivalfashion #covidmask #beltaneblessings #beltanefirefestival (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_VzIXvHU9t/?igshid=1sy0jf9scmzqq

[dragonskeepstore]

Reposted from @magicalrecipesonline - How Will this affect your Zodiac Sign? https://www.magicalrecipesonline.com/2019/05/daily-predictions-for-friday-31-may-2019.html #magicalrecipesonline #witchesofinstagram #earthgoddess #astrologymemes #astrology #magic #magick #magicians #magical #witches #witchessociety #witchesofinstagram🔮🌙 #witchesbrew #witchesdoitbetter #beltane #beltaneblessings #beltanefirefestival #beltane2019 #candlemagick #candlemagic #dailypredictions - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/ByIAdzEH6F3/?igshid=170213wm0jpz3

[thevelvetlotus]

🌸🔥Greetings, Fireflies! I wasn’t online much yesterday because I was busy baking, crafting, making offerings to the Green Man, Gnomes and Fae~ along with bringing a May basket to a friend who was supposed to be dancing around the fire with me but landed herself in the hospital instead. Oh the funny curveballs life throws at us sometimes! Here are some photos of the Green Man Bonfyre I had last night. Look at those deep flashes of green!!! I think he was happy with the offerings I prepared! What did you do for Beltane/May Day? Are there any specific traditions that you try to keep alive? Were you visited by the Fae last night?🔥🌸 #beltane #beltaneblessings #beltanefirefestival #beltanebonfire #fire #bonfire #greenman #fae #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #magic #energy #portal #witchesofinstagram #thevelvetlotus https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw9rwqohSSn/?igshid=1vyujpahgoyop