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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May Day greetings to you!! I love the shades or orange and green here! I had to look-up handfasting as, while I was aware of the practice, I was unaware of the nomenclature 😉
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Thank you so much, Colin! The orange/yellow background represents the sun (light half of the year) when Greenman and Greenwoman celebrate renewal. 🙂
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Ah, ok, thank you!! It is really well done and symbolic too! 🙂
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Gorgeous couple! I love their gaze~ so ripe with connection.
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Thank you so much, Kristen! They only have eyes for each other. 😉
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Your vision of Green Man and Green Woman are earthy and romantic! I add my May Day greetings to you! Yes, we need rebirth and renewal right now. I like the look and sound of the word Beltaine. Sending fresh green thoughts your way! And magic ones too!
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Thank you so much,Jo Nell! That’s exactly what I hoped for when creating this painting. The world needs a lot of green magick! 🙂
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Beautiful! My own god/goddess marriage will be in the summer, though. Onward! 😜
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Thank you so much, Ellie! 🙂
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Here on May 1st the witcches are also dancing. Second year in a row I missed out but fingers crossed we get to go next year!
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That would be really fun to attend!
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Lovely artwork, loving and intense!
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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