The celebration of Beltaine is the symbolic union of the male and female principles of creation. The God and Goddess are united in sacred marriage; the consummation of their relationship symbolically fertilises the crops and animals for the coming year. It is a celebration of the continued renewal of life.
Symbols of rebirth, renewal and the continuation of green and growing things, the Green Man and Green Woman have been depicted in various forms in many cultures throughout history. Dedicated to new verdant life and a fertile harvest, GreenMan and GreenWoman are portrayed with a variety of lush greenery, entwined vines, seeds, berries and flowers.
Dancing around the May Pole on 1st of May is a custom associated with Beltaine. The red and white ribbons weaving around the pole celebrate the union of the God and Goddess. In modern times, many couples plan their handfasting, wedding ceremonies or renew their vows in Spring and Summer.
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Beautiful! There is something so robustly romantic about spring :0).
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Thank you so much, Kristen! I agree! 🙂
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Happy Beltaine. 😊
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Thank you so much, Peter! 🙂
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Spring at last 🙂
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Yes, I have dandelions everywhere now! 🙂
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Beautiful artwork (as always) MagickMermaid 🙂 xo
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Thank you so much, Faith! 🙂
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Stunning creation, Mer!! One comment – If the God and Goddess consummate their union now, then the result of this “consummation” – i.e. a baby – won’t arrive until January… which isn’t exactly a harvest-type of month. One would think that the union might be, say, in January, and then a baby would arrive in September. But you know what? It’s kinda backwards, so maybe all this happens in the Southern Hemisphere! Eh mate? 😀
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Thanks, Ellie! As they are the God and Goddess their baby arrives at Summer Solstice 😉 However, the food harvests don’t arrive until later in the Summer and early Autumn. 🙂
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Ah yes! The quickie Gestation period of Gods & Goddesses! Makes sense…who am I to question the ways of deities! Anyhow, beautiful painting as I said.
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Thanks again, Ellie! 🙂
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Hey, I thought you might enjoy this! https://bonjourfrombrittany.wordpress.com/2020/05/10/the-lost-city-of-brittany/
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I was just about to read that post! I follow the blog! 🙂
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He he, great minds think alike
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Beautiful, I think everyone loves spring.
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Thank you so much, Laleh! 🙂
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My pleasure.🌺
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I just recently learned about the term handfasting. It really doesn’t matter what you call the union, it’s a long-term commitment. Lovely painting, Morgaine.
This is the wettest Spring I can remember. We’ve planted stuff, but I’m afraid it’s going to rot unless it gets some sunshine and warmer days.
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Thank you so much, Russell! Strangely enough, all the extra rain and late snow has given me more grass and wildflowers. 😀 Lots of bees as well.
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Thanks, I had no idea the May Pole was associated with Beltaine.
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Thank you! Many holidays have ancient roots. 🙂
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