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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

  1. Gather fresh flowers or greenery, ideally from your own garden or a place where picking is permitted.
  2. Weave them into a crown, or tie ribbons on a branch to make a small maypole.
  3. Bless the flowers by sprinkling a little water over them and saying what you're grateful for.
  4. Share something sweet with friends or family, and set a small portion outside.
  5. 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.