Friday, March 13, 2015

CELEBRATE BELTANE

Outside:
  • Make a maypole
  • Tie colorful ribbons on trees with blessing written on them
  • Build a ceremonial pyre
  • Pick colorful flowers
  • Take a swim in a natural body of water
  • Go on a picnic
  • Build flower bouquets 
  • Leave out offerings for the fae
In the Home:
  • Decorate your home with multicolored ribbons
  • Burn sweet, floral or fruity incense
  • Make flower crowns
  • Adorn the doors and parts of the home with bells
  • Make Beltane Baskets
In the Kitchen:
In the Bath:
  • Take a sunrise morning bath
  • Bathe in fresh colorful flower petals
  • Pick out a colorful rainbow bath bomb
  • Surround yourself by multicolored candles
On your Altar:
  • Cover the space with colorful fresh flowers and ribbons
  • Make a flaming centerpiece to represent the fire festival
  • Incorporate gemstones like garnet, rose quartz or emerald
  • Make a miniature maypole
  • Decorate with colorful feathers and shed antlers