# 93: Celebrating Beltane: Flame, Fae and the Morris Dancers of May

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Podcast: [The Bell Witch Podcast: Wholesome Spirituality for Magical Folks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bell-witch-podcast-wholesome-spirituality-for-magical-folks-6274136)
Published: 2026-05-01T04:00:00+00:00
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db5c1820-4c4b-11f1-bf61-b758d4874f21 PLEASE VOTE FOR TBWP ON THE LISTNERS LOBE AWARDS HERE- https://podlifeawards.com/vote/the-listeners-lobe-tgl20262 Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast- a wholesome show on all things 'Witching in the 21st Century' In this episode, host Swailes the Friendly Green Witch of Leeds celebrates her best Sabat- Beltane: the ancient vibrant pagan fire festival marking life, fertility, and renewal. She explores its historical roots, from Celtic cattle purification rituals to Maypole and Morris dancing traditions. Swailes discusses the sacred union of the May Queen and her Consort, symbolising balance between the masculine and feminine energy. She highlights Beltane's connection to nature, including the colourful tulips, magical hawthorn, buzzing bees, and blossom fae, alongside associated deities like Cernunnos and Bona Dea. The episode concludes with practical celebration suggestions, including lighting fires, bathing in morning dew, making floral crowns, and embracing the May Day community. Mentioned in this episode- The Fabolous Rainbow Morris Dancers of Saltaire- https://www.facebook.com/rainbowmorrissaltaire Episodes mentioned- Folklore of Trees https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FliuuHrWulFcwQRBwct4P?si=rGs9TVAiQwaem0bDj4fpoQ Green Man- https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KoBb1t2rAgiwZZyKHQpwG?si=6ed1b964a5324e12 Mumming for Yule- https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zf061azGMeUlujZMGoXPi?si=VocUtOzhRYqh5xfqzZvP8Q Join Patreon for Bonus content- https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheBellWitchPodcast PROUDLY SUPPORTING MISSING WITCHES Our friends over at 'Missing Witches' aim not only to do the work but to be the work. It’s brutally obvious how much the "new age" has engaged in an extractive and often appropriative relationship with Indigenous knowledge…

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