Upon the eve where shadows twist and sway, Under the cloak of ending April's day, The Beltane fires, with flames both bright and pure, Will soon be lit, their ancient magic sure. In circles round, where witches' whispers weave, And pagan chants the eager air receive, The kindling crackles, sparks begin to fly, A beacon to the stars that stud the sky. The dance begins, as feet with earth entwine, In rhythms old as hills, we move in line. With hands entwined, around the flames we go, Our shad...
These are my favorite pieces from my Beltane research🐝 As always or almost always with the Wheel of the year festivals, the name’s etymology is disputed. So your sources might tell a different story about the word ‘Beltane’ (for example, it might mean ‘the beginning of summer’) — however, most of mine think this etymology the most probable. Also, the more I practice, the more I tend to celebrate not only Celtic seasonal festivals, but to see it all interconnected: for example, in Russia we...
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