Third thoughts on Beltane

Posted on 29th Apr 2020 by mhcweb01

Things to do

There are many things to do that are appropriate at this time. Here are some suggestions, obviously some things will need to be adapted for the current situation, but let your imagination go!

Ask for the blessings of one of the Beltane Gods or Goddesses
Bake Bannock cakes (oats are associated with this festival)
Be wild (within reason!)
Commune with the faeries
Dance around a Maypole – symbol of the Gods potency
Do something that enlivens you
Draw up the burgeoning energy of the earth into your body to increase your energy flow
Find somewhere to commune with nature and/or the Fae
Gather the first herbs of the season
Jump the Bonfire for Blessings, Protection, Fertility etc (tie the ashes into a bag and carry for fertility)
Hang Rowan twigs over doorways for protection
Jump the Bonfire for blessings, protection, fertility etc (tie the ashes into a bag and carry for fertility)
Make a wish at a Hawthorn tree
Make and wear leafy green masks to represent the returning Green Man
Make daisy chains, fresh flower wreaths and circlets or wear flowers
Mark the boundaries of your circle with oatmeal
Meditate on the heart chakra
Purify your ritual tools in your Bel-fire
Quicken something you have been planning
Sow seeds
Visit a Hawthorn tree or holy well
Wash yourself in May morning dew for magickal potency and ensuring your youth and beauty in the coming year