Beltane – "Fire and Fertility: A May Day Celebration in the Moorlands

May 1, 2025, noon

As the wheel turns to Beltane, Cornwall bursts into life with wildflowers carpeting the moors and hedgerows. This fiery sabbat celebrates love, fertility, and the union of opposites. Energy is at its peak, and the veil between worlds feels thin.Rituals and Crafts:Build a Beltane fire on a beach or a secluded corner of the moors. Decorate your space with hawthorn blossoms, an ancient symbol of Beltane. Dance around the fire barefoot, jumping its flames to invite luck and abundance. Craft small flower crowns to wear during the celebrations.Cornish Folklore:Cornish May Day traditions often involved Maypole dances and flower festivals. The firelight rituals of Beltane align beautifully with these older customs.Final Reflection:As the fire burns low, whisper your dreams into the flames and release them to the universe. Let the passion and joy of Beltane fill your heart.

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