How to Celebrate Beltane

Only recently have I been coming out as a practicing Wiccan. And to be honest, I’m still not sure if I would consider myself a Wiccan. I’ve been following wicca for months now. Samhain was the sabbat that really pushed me onto this path and I can’t deny that since moving towards this spirituality, I’ve felt more myself and happier than ever.

I’ve grown more connected with nature and my own soul. I can’t even explain the joy and confidence I’ve gained. Yet, I’m still a beginner. Each day I learn something new!

For this post, I wanted to write up the ways I would be celebrating Beltane. I thought this post was quite fitting as Beltane/May Day happens on May 1st which is a Friday this year! Meaning that a blog post would come out in which I could dedicate this special holiday!

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What is Beltane?

For those who don’t know, Beltane/May Day is an old Celtic holiday that is still practiced today. You might see traditions (like the maypole) put in practice at renaissance fairs or the like. Beltane represents the end of spring and the beginning of summer. It’s a time of fertility, sexuality, love, growth, cleansing, and festivity. Beltane is the halfway point between the spring and summer equinoxes. 

I think a big reason I am falling in love with Wicca is because of how connected the holidays (sabbats) are with nature. 

Beltane Correspondences

Anyhow, I looked up a number of Beltane correspondences, rituals, symbols, themes, songs, and spells in order to curate this post. You can find a few below:

Symbols of Beltane:

• Baskets
• Cauldrons
• Flowers
• Maypole
• Eggs
• Fertility symbols
• Fires
• Ribbons
• Lanterns

Beltane herbs:

• Almond
• Ash
• Frankincense
• Ivy
• Daisy
• Wildflowers

Deities:

• The Horned God
• Pan
• Eros
• Aphrodite
• Brigitt

My ritual:

There are a few things I want to accomplish on Beltane. First, I want to feel connected with nature as this sabbat is all about spring turning to summer. Therefore, I want to spend time reporting my seedlings outside and working on my garden. 

In addition, I am aiming for a small picnic of seasonal fruits and veggies with my boyfriend and a nice walk through some nature parks. 

The next thing I wanted to focus on was more closely related to my deities and spell work. I have a Celtic cookbook that highlights the best foods to make for each holiday. Because of this, I want to create a flavorful Beltane dish that I can enjoy and feel fully accomplished by. 

The dish is called: Rice Custard from a book called Celtic Folklore Cooking by Joanne Asala

Towards the evening (my preferred time for devotion, prayer, and ritual work) I intend to do the following: light candles to simulate a sense of a fire festival, listen to music and dance (not too close to the candles!), write and read poetry, eat my Beltane dish, and pray to the goddesses of fertility, sexuality, femininity, huntresses, and sunlight. 

I intend to write in my prayer journal and to record my feelings at the end of the day. 

I’m still a newbie for these celebrations, so there isn’t much detail to work with for this post. Though I am excited and interested in Wicca and its celebrations, I am still very unsure of it all. I’m trying my best to do what feels right and not to expect perfection. 

I love the idea of celebrating summer and am excited to become more dedicated to my Wiccan spirituality!

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Feel free to leave a comment below and let me know your favorite Beltane rituals and tips!

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