02/05/2026
May Morning 2026 ~ Beltane
As I waited in line at 7am in a huge crowd of people, a woman commented on my flower crown, created for me by my very talented friend. She commented that this was her first "May day" and asked what it was all about. I briefly explained that it's origins are from the Pagan celebrations of the seasons and this one specifically celebrates fertility, called Beltane. I recommend she looked it up as I moved forward and said goodbye.
So many of the celebrations we know originated from Celtic and/or Pagan roots. People who knew, worked and honoured nature and the land. They worked with it instead of against it, as did many tribal communities.
My hope above all else, for Beltane and our communities, is that we find that connection and begin to respect each other, each being and the planet with much greater ferocity.
Consumption and indulgence are part of a lot of our celebrations and modern traditions, but underneath it there is something more. Something meaningful, heartfelt and sincere. I absolutely choose to send my focus there, as often and as fully as I can.
Beltane blessings
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