Wishing you and yours a very happy, fruitful, bountiful, and blessed Beltane!To those of you in the southern hemisphere (o hai, Australia!), a very blessed Samhain!I love that we trade off. :) … [Read more...]
Beltane In A Week: Prayers and Ritual Honoring the Feminine
29 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
I fully admit, I am typically not a prayerful person. Perhaps that's a result of being a lapsed Catholic (more about my journey to and through Paganism at a later time) or just because it wasn't the medium of connecting with Spirit that I thought was right for me, but it's not often that I find myself compelled to prayer.When I do, though, there are some prayers that I find comfort and solace in, … [Read more...]
Beltane In A Week: Bonfire and Maypole Celebrations
29 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
Now that you're armed with knowledge about Beltane's history, lore, and deities, I'll bet you're ready to spread your witchy wings and fly in your own ritual to celebrate the Sabbat. I know I am! Being stuck inside all winter has made me a bit randy, and I'm looking forward to the bonfires, maypoles, and other trappings that come with Beltane conviviality.In addition to these customs, Beltane is … [Read more...]
Beltane In A Week: The Great Rite
28 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
Parental Advisory: Due to the possible explicit nature of this post, it is not recommended for children under the age of 18. First off, how did I know the entry about S-E-X would be the highest-hit so far in this Beltane In A Week series. Y'all are a bunch of horn dogs! ... and I like it!Not all sex is purely about the physical pleasure, though. Sometimes, sex can transcend the physical body … [Read more...]
May Day Sexay Giveaway!
28 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
Seems like everyone is feeling the effects of Beltane's feisty energy this year! Kitty of PurrVersatility is giving away a May Day EcoSexy Kit to one lucky fan and winner this year, complete with many delectable items for you and a (or several!) loved one(s) to share. Best thing? They're from Babeland, a premier online sex shop!From Kitty herself:Babeland has kindly allowed me to give away one of … [Read more...]
Beltane In A Week: Let’s talk about sex, baby!
28 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
Parental Advisory: Due to the possible explicit nature of this post, it is not recommended for children under the age of 18. I can give you one good reason why Beltane is Matt's favorite holiday, and it's definitely not the food, the rituals, the customs, the history... shoot, it's not even about spring! Not entirely, at least. Beltane is a time of fertility and lusty magick, and Matt gets … [Read more...]
Beltane In A Week: Carefree Crafts
27 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
All right. So you've been stuck inside all winter, with nothing to entertain you but the boob tube and maybe a few games of checkers. Now that it's bright, sunny, and cheerful out, let's make some crafts to celebrate the thawing of our creative juices... let's get 'em flowing!Many of these crafts involve items that can be found outdoors, from flowers to sticks to the images of animals. Below are … [Read more...]
Beltane In A Week: Bee Chant for Beltane
27 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
I heard this chant a few years ago at a private Beltane ritual and fell in love. Hopefully you'll find some joy in it, too. :) … [Read more...]
Beltane In A Week: The Faery Courts
26 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
As promised, here's a bit of information about the Faery Courts. Whether you believe in the fae or not, it'd still be good to know how they make an impact on the changing of the seasons... and who knows, maybe not seeing is believing!Beltane is the first of three yearly Faery Realm festivals, with the other two being the eves of Midsummer (Litha) and Samhain. These dates, especially Beltane and … [Read more...]
Beltane In A Week: Gods, Goddesses, and Other Symbols
26 April 2011 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday we discussed a (very!) brief history of Beltane, but what's some history without a little folklore? The gods, goddesses, and other symbols of Beltane are what really bring this Sabbat to life!The Green ManImagine being in the British Isles, where forests can stretch for miles and miles, and how terrifying it must be to enter that great expanse of woods with nothing but a few hunting … [Read more...]
Stephanie Fox
