BELTANE ceremony + feast May 1st, 2025 6-10ish pm
This isn’t a night of steely, rational restraint. It’s a time to feel, deeply and with every cell of your body. . It’s a time to remember what it feels like to be utterly free within oneself, to come into the fullness of your being, not whittling it down to a societally acceptable sliver.
On this special evening we will celebrate the wheel of the year and the fire festival of Beltane through ceremony, ritual, feasting, and special performances that will delight your senses.
Traditionally the Pagan Irish observed the First of May as the first day of Summer. Today, those who observe the Wheel of the Year celebrate Beltane as the height of Spring! We give thanks for the fertility of our planet and the ability of the Earth to renew herself. We revel in the new growth and general fecundity of the season. As co-creators with the Universe, we witches also like to tap into the energy of Spring to help us bring new life into our own endeavors.
Classically, Beltane is observed on May 1st with a maypole and a bonfire. In the Wiccan tradition, we celebrate the sexual union of the Goddess and the God, an allegory of the Mother Earth impregnated by the seed of the Green Man. Beltane celebrations are often infused with a boisterous and bawdy energy that reflects the fertile energy of the season. The maypole is a phallic symbol of the masculine energy which is then joyfully embraced by colorful ribbons, symbolic of the beautiful abundance and diversity of our living world.
For this event we will be honoring Beltane (all sexes welcome!) with a mocktail hour where we will make the traditional flower crowns and mingle as the sun sets, then move into ceremony circle + ritual, meditation and shamanic journey, a show during sit down dinner with fire dancers, a 5 course vegetarian feast with wine service, sound bath, fire ritual and more!
ALL THIS FOR ONLY $222 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Bring a friend, partner or a date and get a discount on the two tickets. $400 for two until April 16! Limited seats available and these dinners sell out fast so save your seat at the table now!
WHERE: AJNA WELNESS RETREAT IN EAST NASHVILLE (Address will be given later after registration) WHEN: THURSDAY MAY 1, 2025 TIME: 6 PM- 10ish ATTIRE: this will be an outdoor event, so dress accordingly but wear SHADES OF GREEN if possible, to honor the season of growth.
WHAT TO BRING: yoga mat, eye mask or scarf, blanket or pillow and whatever you need to make your nest comfy during meditation and sound bath, Once you register we will send you more info including the address closer to the date.
Click the link above to buy your tickets through PayPal. Make sure you choose the “friends and family” option. PLEASE DO NOT CHOOSE GOODS AND SERVICES. OTHERWISE, WE WILL HAVE TO CHARGE YOU A SERVICE FEE. In the note section on PayPal make sure you put the names of all the ticket holders and your email address. $222 per person BUY TWO TICKETS (bring a date) AND GET A DISCOUNT! $400 for two seats until April 16th if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me from my contact page!