Welcome to Beltane
- Lorella
- May 1, 2020
- 3 min read
Beltane or Bealtaine in the Celtic calendar is the midpoint between Spring Equinox and Summer Soltice.
I talked a little bit about the cycle of of life in my article "The Moon Cycle", how everything is cyclic in life, and how woman can naturally express the Power of cycle through menstruation.
I am so passionate about cycles and I could spend hours to talk about it, but let’s go back to the meaning of Beltane. Beltane is the season where blossoms becomes flowers, which is manifesting with the power of the Sun.
The feminine energy was dominant in the last six months from Samhain (October 31st), this means that there was a lot of inward, dark, inner deep self and reflection.
What are the intentions you have planted in the last six months? Now the door opens for the Masculine energy which becomes more dominant, so it is the time to manifest those and take actions.
It is the time of marriage between Feminine and Masculine, Yin and Yang.
In Celtic traditions the fertility is celebrated to protect abundance with flowers, blossoms and expansion (the blossoms are opening to become flowers), and from Imbolc Brigid is a mother now.
The healing Sun is predominant, we are leaving the dark phase, and we celebrate purification with Great fire.
If you want to know more about "Wisdom from the Celtic Wheel and Astrology for the Celtic Festival of Bealtaine" from Mary Kennedy and Katrina Brady I strongly recommend to watch this video.
As my Masculine energy always tent to be predominant in this period of the year, I usually feel the rebirth. With the new wisdom I've got this year working through cycle and feminine energy expansion, I feel that I still need to protect my self inner nature and continue to maintain the balance of Feminine energy is even more important as I naturally shift even more into manifesting my Masculine side.
In the last six months I've also clearly set my intentions, so it is also time to start acting to see them manifested.
Beltane is also the time of manifesting our full boom through sensuality, which comes after the New Moon in Taurus which was manifesting that too.
And coming back to ceremonials and celebrations this is what I am doing.
Using stones and crystals, here is the list of some I am using recently I think are good for this day:
Malachite: It is the stone of protection. Promote inner peace and increase abundance.
Moss Agate: It is the stone of new beginning. It helps releasing blockages and attract abundance
Rose Quartz: It is the feminine stone. To help embrace joy and unconditional love
Green Adventurine: It is the good luck stone. To grow fertility of womb energy and projects in general
Using Essential Oils for bath or massage with carrier oils (almond, coconut, jojoba etc.) or to ultrasound diffuser. You can use one of them or creating a blend of few drops of each:
Frankincense: "the liquid gold" it is used for purification and enhanced spirituality. It is perfect for meditation. It also helps to release stress and anxiety
Jasmine: It calms down the body, mind, and soul while bringing forth positive and constructive emotions. The smell of the flower is perfect for this season
Sandalwood: It helps with enlightenment, awakening and self love. Unclear confusion and balance mind and spiritual body
Ylang-Ylang: It is an antidepressant and aphrodisiac and helps balancing menstual cycle and also helps with menstrual cramps.
Geranium: It helps balancing hormones, stimulate immune system and relieves feeling of sadness
It is also the perfect time for clearing space at home, especially during this lock down, and within your body through meditation.
As we cannot celebrate outside you can use your altar and dance around it. Have fun and express your sensuality. Go around the house with the incense you are using for your altar (preferably white sage or palo Santo) and build your own affirmations.
This is my little altar for today.
Last but not least enjoy the playlist I've created for you
Enjoy Beltane!
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