Spring is jumping to life and Beltane is here to celebrate the fertile grounds which are ready to be sowed. Beltane is a celebration of fire, sex, passion, and marks the official start of the summer. What is Beltane? Beltane is the second of the four Gaelic fire festivals of the year. It takes place between April 30th - May 1st and marks the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. It's also known as May Day or Lá Bealtaine. The name stems from the old Scottish Gaelic bealltainn, which means "bright fire," signifying the first of the summer. History Beltane was known as the beginning of summer, particularly to the ancient Celts who tended to livestock. Herdsmen would move...
11:48 AM PT / 12:48 PM MT / 1:48 PM CT / 2:48 PM ET Here we are at the start of a new zodiac cycle with our first full moon being in the sign of Libra. Libra, ruled by Venus, is the sign of balance, diplomacy, beauty, and harmony. This air sign is the peacemaker, harmony seeker, and advocate for justice and equality. Libra is best known as the sign of balance for the obvious reason that its symbol is the scale. This upcoming full moon serves as a reminder for us to look at our lives and examine what may be out of balance. Balance is the hidden detail behind everything we do, feel, and experience. Everything in life comes down to balance. It's the...
I know I'm late on posting this one, but better late than never! The second Sabbat of The Wheel of the Year is Ostara, meaning it's officially springtime! What is Ostara? Ostara is the spring/vernal equinox, which marks the day in which the day and night are of equal lengths. The days are growing longer as we move towards summer and Ostara marks the halfway point between winter and summer. Ostara is the celebration of rebirth, renewal, and balance. The sunlight is returning from the dark days of winter and it's beginning to make an impact on our landscape. Bulb flowers are beginning to sprout from the ground, the birds are singing again, and tiny leafy bulbs can be found on...
