Beltain - another ritual that didn't go off as planned
Wiccan Beltain 2021 (Scroll to the bottom for commentary) At some point during the day clean the ashes from the fire pit, explaining, it was traditional to douse all the fires in the house and clean out the hearth. In many households, this might be the only day of the year the fire was allowed to go out completely. Flames from the Beltain bonfires were then taken home to relight the fires in each family hearth. Set up and tie the ribbons to the “stick” and get it ready for the dance Light the fire in the fire pits the following wood will be used: Birch - was signified as the first tree/Birth tree of the forest and is considered sacred Willow - The Willow tree is associated with the Moon, Water, the Goddess, and all that is feminine. The Willow will teach us about our feminine aspects. Oak - oak being sacred to Zeus, Jupiter, Dagda, Perun and Thor Burning some will help us contact with the spirit world. · Using a mirror or a mag...