The Turning Wheel

Kaitlin Teresa | INFJ | Pisces Sun & Moon | Gemini Rising

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Simple Full Moon Ritual Ideas

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Astrological Correspondences to the Wheel of the Year: Beltaine, Taurus & Gemini

I love to explore the fascinating correlations between astrology and the eight seasons of the wheel of the year. In the Celtic tradition, tremendous importance is placed on the honoring of polarities (light and dark, masculine and feminine). With that in mind, I find it beautiful and fitting that each season of the wheel encompasses both a feminine and masculine astrological sign:

Samhain: Scorpio (feminine) & Sagittarius (masculine)

Winter Solstice: Capricorn (feminine) & Aquarius (masculine)

Imbolc: Aquarius (masculine) & Pisces (feminine) 

Spring Equinox: Aries (masculine) & Taurus (feminine) 

Beltaine: Taurus (feminine) & Gemini (masculine)

Summer Solstice: Cancer (feminine) & Leo (masculine) 

Lughnasa: Leo (masculine) & Virgo (feminine)

Autumn Equinox: Libra (masculine) & Scorpio (feminine) 

At Beltaine, the Divine Masculine (Gemini) rises up from the depths of the Divine Feminine (Taurus); we have now officially entered the light half of the year. Beltaine begins in Taurus season. During Beltaine, we appreciate and celebrate many Taurean themes, including: 

Fertility, prosperity, and abundance

The beauty of mother nature in bloom

Sensuality/sexuality

The energies of both Beltaine and Taurus emphasize the importance of being rooted in our sacred center and taking action from that grounded place. They are also both about bringing the formless into form. We are now being called to manifest what we dreamed of during the dark/feminine half of the year. 

When the sun moves into the masculine sign of Gemini (on May 20th), we may really feel the masculine energy gaining in strength. Beltaine and Gemini seasons are both about embracing change. These energies encourage us to step outside of our comfort zones and stay out of stagnation. Beltaine also calls us to gather together with others and express ourselves out in the world. The energy of Gemini and its ruling planet, Mercury, can support us in doing so, as they are all about how we communicate and connect to the world around us.

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May 1st, 2026: Beltaine and the Scorpio Full Moon 

This year, Beltaine falls on the same day as the full moon in Scorpio, which makes the energy of this day extra powerful and significant!  

The spiritual principles of the Celtic Wheel of the Year center around honoring polarity. On a full moon, the sun and moon are in opposite signs of the zodiac, which represent two energetic poles — emphasizing the polarity theme even more.  

On this particular full moon, the sun is in Taurus and the moon is in Scorpio. This brings to mind Beltaine’s opposite festival, Samhain, which occurs during Scorpio season (in the northern hemisphere). The Beltaine-Samhain and Taurus-Scorpio axes both highlight the polarities of:

Light and dark

Self-sufficiency and interdependence

What belongs to you and what belongs to others  

If tension arises around this time, pay close attention; it's here to reveal something important. 

Beltaine is all about the joining of opposites — the sacred union of the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energies, coming together at the sacred center (represented by the Maypole ceremony) to bring forth creation. This sacred center point exists within each of us; it is the place of stillness and true power. And being that the Taurus/Scorpio axis is associated with intimacy and sexuality as well, these matters could be coming to the forefront around this time.

The energies of Beltaine and the Scorpio full moon are also pushing us to take full ownership of our power, establish healthy boundaries, and let go of anything or anyone we are overly attached to. Whatever we are holding that isn’t ours to hold will be illuminated for us to recognize so we can let go of it.  

The veil between realms is thought to be particularly thin on Beltaine. When combined with the Scorpio full moon, we can expect the veil to be even thinner. Stay open to magic and synchronicity 🧚✨

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Typically, the energy of Beltaine is all about forward movement. But with the full moon in Scorpio falling on the same day this year, this Beltaine was as much about what needs to be let go of as it was about what we are moving toward.

What needs to be left behind in order to move forward into the life we desire is being made clear -- take a moment to reflect on what has been coming up for you.

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Simple Full Moon Ritual Ideas

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Simple Beltaine Ritual Ideas

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Happy Beltaine! 🌺

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Beltaine is tomorrow (May 1st)!

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May 1st, 2026: Beltaine and the Scorpio Full Moon 

This year, Beltaine falls on the same day as the full moon in Scorpio, which makes the energy of this day extra powerful and significant!  

The spiritual principles of the Celtic Wheel of the Year center around honoring polarity. On a full moon, the sun and moon are in opposite signs of the zodiac, which represent two energetic poles — emphasizing the polarity theme even more.  

On this particular full moon, the sun is in Taurus and the moon is in Scorpio. This brings to mind Beltaine’s opposite festival, Samhain, which occurs during Scorpio season (in the northern hemisphere). The Beltaine-Samhain and Taurus-Scorpio axes both highlight the polarities of:

Light and dark

Self-sufficiency and interdependence

What belongs to you and what belongs to others  

If tension arises around this time, pay close attention; it's here to reveal something important. 

Beltaine is all about the joining of opposites — the sacred union of the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energies, coming together at the sacred center (represented by the Maypole ceremony) to bring forth creation. This sacred center point exists within each of us; it is the place of stillness and true power. And being that the Taurus/Scorpio axis is associated with intimacy and sexuality as well, these matters could be coming to the forefront around this time.

The energies of Beltaine and the Scorpio full moon are also pushing us to take full ownership of our power, establish healthy boundaries, and let go of anything or anyone we are overly attached to. Whatever we are holding that isn’t ours to hold will be illuminated for us to recognize so we can let go of it.  

The veil between realms is thought to be particularly thin on Beltaine. When combined with the Scorpio full moon, we can expect the veil to be even thinner. Stay open to magic and synchronicity 🧚✨

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Simple Beltaine Ritual Ideas

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Beltaine is tomorrow (May 1st)!

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May 1st, 2026: Beltaine and the Scorpio Full Moon 

This year, Beltaine falls on the same day as the full moon in Scorpio, which makes the energy of this day extra powerful and significant!  

The spiritual principles of the Celtic Wheel of the Year center around honoring polarity. On a full moon, the sun and moon are in opposite signs of the zodiac, which represent two energetic poles — emphasizing the polarity theme even more.  

On this particular full moon, the sun is in Taurus and the moon is in Scorpio. This brings to mind Beltaine’s opposite festival, Samhain, which occurs during Scorpio season (in the northern hemisphere). The Beltaine-Samhain and Taurus-Scorpio axes both highlight the polarities of:

Light and dark

Self-sufficiency and interdependence

What belongs to you and what belongs to others  

If tension arises around this time, pay close attention; it's here to reveal something important. 

Beltaine is all about the joining of opposites — the sacred union of the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energies, coming together at the sacred center (represented by the Maypole ceremony) to bring forth creation. This sacred center point exists within each of us; it is the place of stillness and true power. And being that the Taurus/Scorpio axis is associated with intimacy and sexuality as well, these matters could be coming to the forefront around this time.

The energies of Beltaine and the Scorpio full moon are also pushing us to take full ownership of our power, establish healthy boundaries, and let go of anything or anyone we are overly attached to. Whatever we are holding that isn’t ours to hold will be illuminated for us to recognize so we can let go of it.  

The veil between realms is thought to be particularly thin on Beltaine. When combined with the Scorpio full moon, we can expect the veil to be even thinner. Stay open to magic and synchronicity 🧚✨

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