#firefestival

[kayleightarot]

Latha Bealltainn! Happy Belatne, Folx

The Northern Hemisphere is celebrating the return of Spring, light, and renewal.

Keep those homefires burning.

Gus an ath thuras (Until next time), darlings Go, Do, Be Peace out

[flamesofkaiya]

Ty Lee Joins the Circus Pages 1-6

[poisonappleprintshop]

With Beltane on Friday and Witches’ night the prior evening, I thought it a good time to revisit this print, The Burning Rite, that symbolizes the transitions between both the light and dark half of the year. The ancient Celtic fire festival of Beltane signifies the beginning of the light half of the year, whereas its counterpart, Samhain, ushers in the dark half. Both are times when the liminal veil between worlds is at its thinnest, making all magical workings even more powerful. The Burning Rite is an illustration that pertains to this transition— a time of balance and the turning of the wheel. The figure on the right is the personification of the light half of the year- active, assertive, and fertile. The figure on the left is the personification of the dark half of the year- passive, reserved, and introspective. They burn Elder leaves among the crucible fire to signify the transference of power. Elder is a plant of regeneration that represents death and rebirth. As you can see, it sprouts from the ground on the right side of the drawing to signify the growing season and it is harvested on the left to signify the reaping season. The divine crucible and its fire represent the magical potency at this time as well as the purifying and protective bale fires during Beltane and Samhain. 🔥 Handmade screenprint available in the shop {PoisonApplePrintshop.com} Link in profile 🔥 #poisonappleprintshop #beltane #beltaine #firefestival #wheeloftheyear #divinecrucible #divinecauldron #witchcraft #elder #witchesnight #hexennacht #screenprint #witchy #magicalrite #witches #printmaking #allseeingeye #firemagic https://www.instagram.com/p/B_h7qFSHbVp/?igshid=7h3332q1jeeh

[theliminalpath]

Imbolc: A Historic Tradition

Imbolc: A Historic Tradition

History Imbolc or also called Oimelc, beginning on January 31st and ending on February 2nd, was the time when the calves, lambs and human babies were born. It was called the birthing season or the end of the dead season. It is considered the beginning of the lighter part of the year, when the sun gets higher in the sky. the word “Oimelc” translates from Gaelic to “ewe’s milk” and Imbolc…

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[natrowlandart]

My friend FS gave me a beautiful little sketchbook she made by hand a couple of months back. Now I'm putting it to good use! Here's the first Sunday recap of daily drawings for November. 🎉📗🖌️ #Illustrator #illustrations #watercolour #watercolor #illustratrice #dailyart #watercolorpainting #reading #rugby #samhain #firefestival #graphicnovel https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ZsoQ5jmmT/?igshid=nozcxk9du8bo

[lamortexiii]

Pagan Pages: Ways to Celebrate Beltane

I will be making a post with the background and reasons for Beltane, or May Day, next week. However, I wanted to share with everyone a couple of ways to celebrate the upcoming fire festival.

Flower Crowns: Typically made from daisies, flower garlands and crowns are a traditional way to honor the solstice. Wear them as you celebrate Mother Earth by dancing outside, taking a stroll, or simply sitting outside surrounded by nature.

Maypole: Traditionally, the Celtics celebrate Beltane by erecting a tall pole adorned with flowers and paintings, with long ribbons attached to the top of it. Patrons hold onto each of the ribbons while dancing around the pole, wrapping the ribbon around as the dance progressed.

Altar: Decorate your altar with earthy tones and colors, a candle, and something representing fertility. This is the time that we honor the Gods and Goddesses of fertility, fruitfulness, and abundance. Try to incorporate something masculine for the God(s) and something feminine to represent the Goddess(es). You can also include small offerings to the fairies and/or house elves.

Light a fire: Beltane is one of four fire festivals represented by the Wheel of the Year. While most light a bonfire outside and cleanse themselves in the smoke, that isn’t practical for practitioners that live in the middle of a city or in an apartment. Try to incorporate fire the best and safest way that you can, whether it’s lighting some candles, light a fire in a small fireproof container, or using battery powered candles.

Beltane is all about fertility and new life. For couples struggling to conceive, it is suggested that they try on the night of April 30. Sexual energy is powerful during this time, and many pagans partake in sexual rituals on Beltane. As always, make sure your partner knows and is willing to be a part of it. Never do sexual work with an unwilling/unknowing partner.

These are just a handful of possible ways you can celebrate this solstice. Do your own research and decide what works best for you. How do you plan on celebrating?

Photography by: @solovvitch Pagan Pages by: @solovvitch

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[adramofoutlander]

Bucket list event. #uphellyaa #Repost @scottishbanner with @get_repost ・・・ The #Vikings are out in full force at #UpHellyAa in #Lerwick! The festival of fire remembers the Vikings who used to rule the #Shetland islands 1,000 years ago. Great pics from Andrew J Shearer Photography #Scotland #UHA2018 #ScotSpirit #FireFestival #ScottishBanner #LoveShetland #TheBanner #Alba #VisitShetland