Beltane
Many times in my life, I’ve found myself in a slump.
Tired. Foggy. Disconnected from my body, my creativity, and from the tiny miracles that are happening all around us.
Maybe you’ve been there too?
And yet, to reconnect, all it takes is the decision to begin again.
Make a new checklist.
Write a few words.
Unroll the yoga mat that’s been gathering dust.
Organize one drawer.
Send one email.
Lace up the sneakers.
Begin again.
The Fire of Beltane
Beltane marks the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice—
a moment when the Earth hums with fertility, creativity, and possibility.
Also known as May Day, Beltane is a celebration of nature’s rebirth—It’s a time of new beginnings, of starting over, of renewal.
Nature is telling us that it is time to lace up the sneakers. To dust off the yoga mat. To muster up the courage to begin again.
Nature is a never-ending cycle of beginnings and endings. Spring. Summer. Winter. Fall. Repeat.
And, despite our human longings to grasp onto people, things, routines, familiarity... life is also a never-ending cycle of beginnings and endings.
Fire, Passion, and Renewal
In folklore, Beltane is when the masculine sun would cover the feminine earth, and life would be renewed.
Beltane translates to 'fire," and was traditionally celebrated with bonfires and dancing that began on the eve of April 30th and continued through the night into May 1st.
It was a time of gathering and feasting.
Beltane, at its core, is a fire festival and the element of fire is all about passion.
As a culture, we have no doubt lost our connection to the cyclical rhythms of nature, and yet- all around me, I'm seeing people BURSTING with the fiery, passionate energy that early summer brings.
Our BODIES and our SOULS have not forgotten how to attune to nature.
Simple Ways to Work with Beltane Energy
✨ Gather a few friends around a bonfire and share what you’re ready to ignite.
✨ Light candles in your home or while you journal—
✨ Burn incense while spring cleaning around your home or workspace.
✨ Spend time outside in the sunlight.
✨ Do something—anything—that makes you feel passionately alive.
Don’t underestimate the power of small rituals.
Energy follows intention.
Whatever new beginning you’re stepping into—
a creative project, a business dream—
May this season remind you of what’s possible—
🔥 Here’s to renewal, passion, and the courage to start fresh.
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