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Blessed Beltaine. And it is May Day. (Original Post)
niyad
May 2023
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canetoad
(20,769 posts)1. I think you and I
Are the only folks here who observe the cross-quarter days - probably for different reasons. Here they are tied to the aboriginal seasonal calendar and gardening dates.
Have a great Beltaine niyad.
WhiteTara
(31,260 posts)2. I'm not officially celebrating Beltaine
but I acknowledge all the high holy days of the wheel.
May the seeds you planted bear fruit and flowers.
canetoad
(20,769 posts)3. Thank you
And may yours.
niyad
(132,440 posts)8. And you as well. We have a very short growing season here-we don't even plant
seedlings til Memorial weekend! And snow can end the season right after Labour day,. Our weather is, to say the least, mercurial.But the energy changes that one feels!!
yonder
(10,293 posts)5. May Day, cross quarter day coming right up and Beltaine
And best of all, we've a brand new granddaughter to help start the season.
A bonfire out back may be in our future.
niyad
(132,440 posts)9. How absolutely lovely. May this season be one of joy!
Deep State Witch
(12,715 posts)6. Blessed Beltane!
May your Maypole stay upright and it's ribbons be bright!

niyad
(132,440 posts)10. What a wonderful image! Thank you!
Srkdqltr
(9,760 posts)7. Never heard of Beltaine until I read "The House Witch" last week and now here it is again. amazing
niyad
(132,440 posts)11. Isn't it just? So happy that you are now familiar with it!
Srkdqltr
(9,760 posts)12. Learn something new every day.
niyad
(132,440 posts)13. Yes, learning is so very important.