Beltane – Rituals and Tarot Spread

Posted April 26, 2018 by Hazellie Wong in Festivals & Events, Tarot Spreads / 0 Comments

Beltane

Beltane falls on May 1st, about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice, and it marks the beginning of summer. It is one of the four Celtic “Fire Festivals”; the other three being Imbolc, Lughnasa, and Samhain.

It is also known by the names Bealtaine, La Beltain, May Eve, May Day, Galan-Mai, Valpurgis, and Cetshamain. The Beltane bonfire rituals are symbolic of the sun’s fire and heat, and is believed to originate from the worship of the sun god Belenus – where the festival gets its name from.

Beltane is a time of fertility, harvest, and sexuality, with the Maypole as a phallic symbol of male virility being a common feature of the day’s celebrations. It is also an auspicious day for handfasting and making commitments, and celebrating the union between lovers. Many young adults who start the day as virgins are often rumored to have lost their virginity before the Beltane celebrations are over.

Rituals

If you would like to observe Beltane with a ritual, here are a few simple ones you can perform:

The most obvious and fun ritual would be to set up a Maypole and have some friends over to dance with you beneath it.
You can also braid your hair today as a symbolic ritual of the union between the god and goddess.
Gather dew from flowers and plants on the morning of May 1, and anoint your face and body with it. The morning dew on May 1 is believed to have special powers that will increase a person’s physical attractiveness.
Cast a simple love spell today to attract yourself a lover.
Build a bonfire (please adhere to fire safety rules in your area) and bask in its warmth.
Decorate your doorways and windows with yellow flowers such as hawthorn, primrose, marigolds, and of course, sunflowers.
And finally, perform a divination ritual with this Beltane Tarot Spread below.

The Spread

The Questions

1. Fire: What ignites my passions?
2. Virility: Where do I get my strength and energy?
3. Sexuality: What attracts others to me?
4. Commitment: What should I commit to during this time?
5. Union: How can I deepen my relationships?

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I hope that you enjoyed this spread and that you have a wonderful Beltane celebration this year.

You can also purchase the complete Wheel of the Year Tarot Spreads which includes this spread and all the other spreads in the Wheel of the Year series in one convenient 40-page ebook for only in the shop.

As always, I would love to hear back from you about how it worked for you if you use it. Please feel free to leave a comment or contact me at mynasmoon@gmail.com.

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Hazellie Wong is a professional tarot diviner, numerologist, and spiritual coach. She is also the founder of MynasMoon.com and a certified Master Herbalist. She is a third-generation healer, and is passionate about helping people achieve optimum spiritual and emotional health through spiritual guidance.