Beltane, celebrated on the 1st of May, heralds the beginning of summer with its rich tapestry of history, vibrant customs, and deep spiritual significance. This ancient Celtic festival, one of the four major Sabbats within the Wheel of the Year, is steeped in traditions of fertility, fire, and the celebration of life's abundance. Beltane marks a time when the veil between the worlds is thin, allowing a closer connection to the earth and the spiritual realm, celebrating the union of the Goddess and the God, and by extension, the union of earth and sun, promising fertility for the coming summer.
As the Wheel of the Year turns to Ostara, we welcome the vernal equinox, a time when light and darkness find equilibrium, heralding the arrival of spring. Ostara, celebrated around March 20th or 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, is a joyous sabbat that marks the end of winter's cold embrace and the resurgence of the earth's fertility. Named after the Germanic goddess Eostre, known for her association with dawn and renewal, Ostara is a festival of new beginnings, growth, and rebirth.