Let me tell you a tale about a time of fire, fertility, and a touch of the uncanny.. Beltane, that bright flicker on the wheel […]
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Walpurgisnacht
As April folds into May, the night of the 30th brings with it one of the most potent and curiously layered observances on the witch’s calendar…
The May M.T Almanac
On the surface, it is all blossom, bank holidays, bright evenings and the first proper sense that Summer might actually be thinking about turning up. But underneath? Underneath, May has always had one foot in the uncanny…
The Weird and Wonderful World of 2nd May
Whether you’re into saints and sinners, UFOs or cryptids, ancient rituals or religious reverence, 2nd May has something eerie up its sleeve for everyone.
Beltane.
Beltane is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of summer, celebrated on May 1st in the Northern Hemisphere. Traditionally observed with maypole dancing, bonfires, floral decorations, feasting, and rituals, it symbolizes renewal and fertility. Today, it is celebrated by neopagans, Wiccans, and nature-connected communities as a time of joy and connection.
