Beltane Flower Blessing
Intention: Celebrate growth, joy and life at its height
Ingredients / Materials
- Fresh flowers or greenery
- Ribbons in bright colours
- A bowl of fresh water
- Something sweet to share
When
Around 1 May, the midpoint between spring equinox and summer solstice.
Method
- Gather fresh flowers or greenery, ideally from your own garden or a place where picking is permitted.
- Weave them into a crown, or tie ribbons on a branch to make a small maypole.
- Bless the flowers by sprinkling a little water over them and saying what you're grateful for.
- Share something sweet with friends or family, and set a small portion outside.
- Say aloud one thing you'd like to grow in yourself this season.
Note
Traditional Beltane celebrations included bonfires. Only use fire where and how it's safe and legal.