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Category Archives: Beltane

Beltane, a guest editorial

Posted on 30 April 2020 by Nemed Cuculatii20 January 2020

Beltane: Its History And Modern Celebration In Wicca In America Rowan Moonstone The celebration of May 1st, or Beltane as it is known in Wicca Circles, is one of the most important festivals of our religious year. I will attempt … Continue reading →

Posted in Beltane | Tagged Beltane, Files from Sidhe Mail BBS, Holidays, noted elsewhere, other people's thoughts

The Wheel turns to Beltane, one more time.

Beltane always holds a special place in my heart, it’s the anniversary of my formal initiation into the Craft, back in 1973, in the Georgian Tradition of Wicca. This year, I’m traveling on Beltane Eve, flying back from a writers … Continue reading →


Posted on 20 April 2019 by Ash McSidhe22 May 2019

Another Beltane

Posted on 13 May 2018 by Ash McSidhe13 December 2018

May Eve, 1973: I’m standing at the edge of the Circle, bound and blinfolded, and I feel a sword touch my body. I involuntarily startle, even though I knew it was coming. I hear the questions, and make my responses. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beltane, Beyond the Fields We Know | Tagged Banking the Ashes

The Wheel Turns, the Seasons Change

Posted on 4 May 2016 by Ash McSidhe4 May 2016

Beltane has come and passed again. As is our custom, we journeyed in to Seattle to attend the Morris Dances at Gasworks Park, a custom we’ve celebrated for close to 30 years now.

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Posted in Beltane, Community and Activism

Police Issued Guidelines On How To Behave While Trapped In A Wicker Man

Posted on 29 April 2013 by Ash McSidhe29 April 2013

Police Issued Guidelines On How To Behave While Trapped In A Wicker Man. NEW police guidelines on religious tolerance will include how to behave sensitively when being sacrificed to a Pagan deity. It’s a minefield The 300-page guidebook has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Beltane | Tagged Beltane, May Day, noted elsewhere, other people's thoughts, pagan humor

Beltaine blessings on one and all

Posted on 1 May 2011 by Raven1 May 2011

Have a photo of a glorious sunrise: This morn we, as we have for the past 15 or so years, got up long before the dawn and made our way across the valley and over the bridge to Gasworks Park … Continue reading →

Posted in Beltane | Tagged Beltain, Beltaine, Beltane, Community, Holidays, Raven's Rants

Welcome the lusty month of May!

Posted on 2 May 2009 by Raven2 May 2009

Today we’ll be celebrating at the home with friends and family. Yesterday the family all got up well before the dawn to dress and travel into the city to watch the yearly rite of the Morris dancers at Gasworks Park. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beltane, Wheel of the Year | Tagged Beltane, health, Holidays, Raven's Rants

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