As the days grow longer and the air turns sweet with blossom and birdsong, we arrive at one of the most beautiful seasonal thresholds of the year: Beltane.

For many of us living modern, urban lives, these ancient seasonal festivals can feel distant or abstract. But the truth is, our bodies and hearts still feel the turning of the Earth. There’s a longing within us to reconnect with natural cycles, to feel rooted and alive in our own skin.

And that’s exactly what Beltane invites us to do.

🌿 What Is Beltane?

Beltane is a Celtic fire festival, traditionally celebrated on 1st May, halfway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. It marks the moment when Spring reaches its peak, and the world is radiant with life, fertility, and potential.

Our ancestors would light bonfires on hilltops, dance, make offerings to the land, and honour the sacred union between Earth and Sky—the feminine and masculine energies that give rise to all life.

Symbolically, Beltane is about awakening, blossoming, and connection. It’s a celebration of passion, joy, creativity, and the sensual experience of being alive.

🔥 The Fire Within

While we may not be dancing around maypoles or jumping over fires these days, we can still honour this seasonal energy by tuning into our own inner fire—our passions, our desires, and the things that make us feel truly alive.

This could be:

• Moving your body joyfully in nature

• Starting a creative project

• Spending time with loved ones

• Reconnecting with your sensuality and the pleasure of being in your body

Beltane reminds us that we are not separate from nature—we are nature. And when we align ourselves with her rhythms, life flows more beautifully.

🌸 Nature Connection as a Modern Ritual

One of the most powerful ways to celebrate Beltane is to simply step outside and be with the Earth. Nature is blooming, and so are we.

That’s why I created the upcoming Beltane Nature Connection Workshop—a 3-hour journey into the heart of the season.

We’ll gather on Saturday 17th May at Grove Park Nature Reserve, to:

🌿 Walk mindfully through the land, tuning into the sights, scents, and sounds of Spring
🌼 Forage seasonal plants and learn how to use them as food and medicine
🧘‍♀️ Practise yoga in nature, grounding ourselves in breath and body
🌸 Sample wild foods and herbal remedies lovingly prepared from nature’s bounty

It will be a gentle, nourishing, and joyful experience—perfect if you’ve been feeling a little disconnected or simply want to celebrate the season in good company.

🌱 A Time to Blossom

Beltane is a portal—a moment when life is asking us to say yes.
Yes to creativity. Yes to connection. Yes to the wild joy of being human.

Let’s gather to celebrate this together.

Date: Saturday 17th May
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Grove Park Nature Reserve
Cost: £40
Booking: Reserve your space on Ubindi. Click here:https://app.ubindi.com/Geny.Caloisi

Come as you are. Dress for movement and the weather. Bring water, curiosity, and a heart open to wonder.