WHEEL OF THE YEAR POINT: May Day also known as Beltane

Celebrated May 1 Exact May 5

Beltane is the cross-quarter Wheel of the Year point following Spring Equinox. Also known as May Day, it marks the starting point of the turn toward summer. The flowers are in full bloom, and the days are definitely longer.

Beltane is the starting point for the growing summer season. The Solar Fire and the Earth Goddess unite now and bring forth new plants to feed the multitudes. This union of Earth and Fire is essential for the growth of crops, so it is honored with feasting and ceremony. The dance of the May Pole, for instance, represents and celebrates the powerful union of the masculine and feminine principles.

Each of us carries internally the two basic principles of masculine and feminine within our consciousness, and at this time of year you can find value in noticing how they are working together. Those two principles must join within you for any creation to come to fruition. Honor how they both work, and notice what they want to fertilize with their combined energy.

Bask in the beauty of this point of the seasonal cycle. Enjoy being outside, and give thanks to the marriage of Earth and Solar Fire, which bring us these gifts. Connect to the flowers and fairy folk in this window.

Personal Creation Ideas to Work With May Day/Beltane

• Honor the Goddess Flora and the flower realm. Create a May Basket of flowers to give to some one in need of care. Wear flowers in your hair or decorate your home with them. Plant flowers in your garden.
• Honor the union of the masculine and feminine principles. Take time to internally connect with each of them through journaling, then ask what they want you to know. Is there something they are choosing to bring forth?
• Ceremonially dress in bright colors and patterns and honor the abundant beauty of the season.
• Energize your money or wealth by giving it attention. Create a financial plan. Start tracking all your income.
• Feel the fullness of gratitude for all you have and the abundance of Mother Earth.

Professional or Business Ideas for Working With May Day/Beltane

• Bring flowers into your office. Beautify your work space.
• Update your image and wardrobe.
• Create a new business financial plan for the rest of the year.
• Energize how much you want flowing into your business.
• Pay attention to ideas for financial growth during this window and act on the best ones.
• Be grateful for all the blessings and financial flow you have received.

If you have the Elemental Forces of Creation Oracle you may want to draw cards for additional guidance from each element. If you don’t yet have one you can simply connect to each element and journal with it.

Elemental Journaling: Take the time to listen to each element and their message to you for fertility for the active growing season.

Give thanks to Earth and ask “What do my creations need at this time to flourish?”

Give thanks to Water and ask “What do my creations need at this time to flourish?”

Give thanks to Air and ask “What do my creations need at this time to flourish?”

Give thanks to Fire and ask “What do my creations need at this time to flourish?”

Give thanks to Spirit and ask “What do my creations need at this time to flourish?”

Now ask all of the elements and Spirit together for a unified creation message for your creations to flourish.

Today, May 1st, is the traditional day that Beltane, also known as May Day is celebrated on. Beltane is the cross-quarter Wheel of the Year point falling between Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. The exact point falls around May 4 or 5 each year. In the northern hemisphere, Beltane marks the starting point of the turn toward summer.

Depending on where you live the flowers begin their yearly blooming cycle as the Goddess Flora wakes up and spreads her beauty.

This is the time to bask in the abundant beauty of this point of the seasonal cycle and celebrate the pure pleasure of being alive. Enjoy being outside, and give thanks to the union of Earth and the Solar Fire of the Sun, which bring us the growing cycle. Connect to the flowers and their power to uplift your life in this window.

The Wheel of the Year points make a great time to tune into your creations. Beltane marks the time when the energy begins to swell to ripeness so check on your intentions from Winter Solstice. How is their growth progressing? Is there anything they need in order to be more fertile?
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