Beltane, for me at this time, has been difficult and filled with family obligations. My hubby and I are trying to break out of some bad habits that have hindered progress on the house and yard and we are trying to not let it drown us.
As for circles, it hasn't happened the way I wanted it to. I really wanted to go and meet some new pagans but my sisters needed time too - so I chose to see my sisters and we did an impromptu circle/sharing time on the beach...and then we went to a Japanese hibachi restaurant for dinner and that was our Beltane fire. It was a wonderful afternoon (plus SAKE!)
The next day we had the Maypole at my church but we opened it up to kids...no circle...no sacred time...and the energy of children (even tho I love it) is not the energy I wanted for the circle. The ribbons were braided and wishes were made but it wasn't the same as a full circle of sharing energy and love.
Allison Leigh Lilly wrote about Beltane and how to have it sex-free. To me this article is a reminder that it is about the moments of life and that every holiday has a deeper and different meaning. Its not always about the sex or the grand circles and bonfires...sometimes its about putting your feet in the ocean and handing a ribbon to a toddler...
Enjoy!!
Blessed Beltane and Happy Spring!
DM
