Through the Eyes of a Broom Closet Witch: Beltane
Fire and Passion. These are two themes running through the celebrations at Beltane. So, what lights your fire? What kindles your passions? Beltane Blessings, and Welcome Back! Claire de Lune here, a High Priestess in the Temple of Witchcraft tradition, with the 25th article in our “For Broom Closet Witches” series.
While the above questions may sound a bit racy, they don’t necessarily have to be. And although they are entirely appropriate for Beltane under appropriate circumstances, as Beltane is the Wheel of the Year Sabbat that celebrates intimate relations, mirroring the divine and earthly happenings at this time of year, there must always be a consensual understanding among participants. The Element of Fire in all its (hopefully) harmless and controlled manifestations is also part of the overall celebration of Beltane.
But what are Broom Closet Witches to do for Beltane? Especially single ones? While I wouldn’t recommend any wanton “frolicking”, what I might recommend is turning the above questions into something a little bit different. And as this column has taken a turn inward for this year’s Wheel of the Year, it is entirely possible to do just that – by asking the same questions, but with a different slant.
So, I will ask again. What lights your fire? What kindles your passions? In other words, what are you passionate about? Think of these questions in terms of things like music, sports, art, cooking, etc. What excites you, in terms of outdoor activities, arts and crafts projects, reading, cooking, baking, playing a favorite sport, or playing a musical instrument? What along the artistic, culinary, literary, musical, athletic, (or something completely different), lines would you like to do this Beltane to experience inward pleasure?
We can celebrate Beltane inwardly by doing things we are passionate about and love to do or would like to try – just as long as it is For the Good of All, Harming None. We, as Broom Closet Witches, can celebrate Beltane inwardly by doing things outwardly – even things that may not be considered “witchy”. And only we need to know that what we are doing is celebrating Beltane!
So, what am I passionate about? Well, even though I said it before in Article #12, (Mabon: “A” is for Abundance – of Altars, Altars, Altars!), I will say it again – I love to create altars and decorate small spaces! As examples, I have included three different photos of other altars I have created. The first one is an Elemental/Ancestral Altar that I have reworked on a smaller space than the one in Article #12. The second is one featuring crystal balls. The third is one using mostly crystal and glass to represent the Four Directions. I hope you like them!
An Elemental/Ancestral Altar:
A Crystal Ball Altar:
A Glass Altar:
I hope this article has been helpful, and until next time –
Merry Meet, Merry Part, and Merry Meet again!
Beltane Blessings,
Claire de Lune