Hello my old Irish ancestors. Today is May Day and if you were in Ireland back back in the days of yore, you’d be getting your need-fire ready to go right about now.
According to Gaelic traditions, a Need-fire was part of the Beltane holiday festivity that was meant to make for smooth and peaceful transitions from harsh conditions to bright, beautiful new beginnings. The fire was to help purify all that you honored and move forward into an abundant future. I’m sure for the old Irish folks, it had a lot to do with hoping they could grow more than potatoes come spring.
As for me…I”m ready to burn some stuff, ESPECIALLY if it’s in the name of purification and transformations. I got all kinds of things I need to purify and transform.
So here’s to a happy beltane for all…may this May Day be a new beginning for you too.
