Description

Beltane/Beltaine 30th of April – 1st of May.

Beltane or Beltaine, meaning bright fire and of the four fire Sabbats. It is often associated with fertility and abundance and is considered the beginning of summer. It’s the joining of the energies of the young virile lord and the lady changing from maiden to mother. From the fertile potential of Spring energy to the golden days of summer growth for a bountiful harvest. This is traditionally a popular time for handfastings and conceiving children. It officially begins at moonrise on May Day Eve when cattle and other livestock were driven between fires to bless them and their offspring to be healthy and strong.

Correspondences
South-East
Fire
red/yellow
mare, dove
Lover/Virgin Goddess:(Ker)Rhiannon; Olwen; Elen; Blodeuwedd
Beltaine
Dancing through the fires
With the blessings of the lord and lady