Hello Wild Soul
It feels a little hard to believe that Beltane, the next festival in the Wheel of the Year is just around the corner. Celebrated at the beginning of May, Beltane is the mid point between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. It marks Spring’s peak and the birth of Summer and is a celebration of the Earth’s fertile energy and life force. In today’s post I will share some ideas for connecting with the energy of Beltane and the plants associated with this time of year.
Plants and Beltane
Rosemary is growing rapidly at Beltane and is often covered in the most beautiful flowers. It is a wonderful herb to plant, gather and dry, burn as incense, or make tea from at this time of year.
Other plants I feel strongly connected to at this time of year are dandelion and netttle, both of which are incredibly abundant. Making a tea with either of these plants can be a lovely way to connect with the energy of the season.
A Hawthorn ritual
The Hawthorn or May tree’s creamy white blossom unfurls in May and is strongly associated with the festival of Beltane.
One of my favourite ways to enjoy Hawthorn’s heart healing medicine is to spend some time in the tree’s presence, observe their blossom, watch insects visit them busily and breath in their magic and life force. As we do so, allowing any fear that may be holding us back unstick from our hearts and disperse with a slow, gentle outbreath.
Beltane has long been celebrated by lighting fires. Here are some fire rituals, for celebrating this potent time:
More ideas for connecting with the season
- It is a brilliant time to spot wildlife! Birds are busy building nests and performing mating rituals so see who you can spot in your garden or visit a local nature reserve. Bird song is also ramping up, so take time to notice the variation of song around you. Insects are busy at work, gathering nectar and pollen, and you may even spot hares darting around, particularly if you spend some time in the countryside.
- Eat outdoors, a picnic in the woods or lunch in the garden can foster feelings that Summer really is on its way!
- If you are lucky enough to live near a blueblue woodland, now is the time to visit! Other flowers to look out for are primroses, anemones and wild garlic.
- Notice the blossom on the trees, take a photo, perhaps have a go at drawing some.
- Do something that feels luxurious to you. A daytime bath, make a facemask, sit in the sun with a book, pick some flowers, take yourself for a solo walk, whatever lights you up.
Wild Fen Offerings
Wishing you all a beautiful Beltane.
With love,
Nic x
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Yes to exploring the seasons at a slower pace ? I’m enjoying your prompts about connecting to the season, and I think that is what I will be concentrating on in the coming seasons through your Wheel of the Year cards. Thank you. T xx ________________________________
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