BELTANE 2025

Datura: Sweep circle. Sage circle

Datura: Cast circle. Hand to hand, I cast a circle.

Datura: Welcome to the Circle. Welcome to Beltane. This is a time of transformation from spring to summer. We celebrate the blooming of flowers, the warmth of the sun, and the Earth's bounty.

*Call elements

Datura: Call Goddess Light Candle. We call Flora, goddess of flowers and fertility, to be present tonight as we celebrate the coming of Summer in the glory of flowers. Hail and welcome. Light Candle.

We call Cernunnos. God of the forest and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Protector of the earth. Join us tonight as we celebrate the fires of Beltane.

*Light fire.

Datura - Spell *Burn Letters. Flame of fire. Flame of light. Bring us the gift of second sight. The answers we seek. Show to us. Bless us now to clearly see. I call the God and goddess to hear our call. With fire's might, we ask for aid in our requests for change. So mote it be.

Dance around the fire. Song: " The Humming" by Enya

Datura- Gifts I call upon God and the goddess to bless these gifts. May they help us in our quest for transformation and bring love, healing, and prosperity to the world.

Cake and ale Release elements

Datura- Release. Gods, thank you. Flora, for your presence tonight. May your flowers continue to bring beauty to the world and nourishment to all creatures. Hail and farewell

Thank you, Cernunnos, for joining us tonight. We honor your protection of Earth and all of its wonderful flora and fauna. Hail and farewell.

Datura-Closing: Thank you all for joining tonight's ritual. May the circle be open but unbroken.

Merry meet and merry meet again.

Quarter Calls

East

Open: We call upon the element of air. Winds of change. The force that enables thought and wisdom. United with us tonight as we welcome this season of Summer and new life. Hail and welcome, East. Close: Winds of change and the power of new beginnings, new ideas, and inspiration. Thank you for joining us tonight. Hail and farewell.

South

Open: Element of fire and transformation. Join us tonight as we celebrate the season of Summer. Give us your power to create what brings us joy and the power to destroy what no longer serves us. Hail and welcome. South Close: Flames of transformation. Thank you for being with us tonight and for sharing your flames of passion and desire. Hail and farewell

West

Open: We call upon the element of water. The power of emotional flow. We ask that you connect with us tonight to help us heal from uncertainty. Hail and welcome. West Close: Waters of ebb and flow. Thank you for joining us tonight with your healing powers and washing away our fears. Hail farewell

North

Open: We call upon the element of the earth. The powers of strength and endurance. Join us tonight and help us nurture our desire to make the world a better place. Hail and welcome. North Close: Stillness of the ground. Thank you for joining us tonight and helping us connect to the natural world. For helping us remain steadfast in our convictions. Hail and farewell