Beltane, a celebration of new growth, fertility, purification and transition, is nearly upon us! This ancient Gaelic festival is still celebrated in some areas, and also by numerous pagan groups. It heralds the beginning of Summer, marking the midpoint in the Sun’s progress between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Beltane, the fifth sabbat of the year and one of the two great fire festivals,  is directly opposite Samhain on the wheel of the year. As such, this is a time when the veils between worlds are thin.   Beltane – History & Rituals – Read more