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Episode 61

61. What Is Beltane? May Day Rituals, Fire Magic, Goddess Brigid & Earth’s Spring Awakening

In this vibrant episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the magic and spiritual meaning of Beltane, also known as May Day—a celebration of fire, fertility, sensuality, and Earth’s bursting abundance. You’ll learn how Beltane marks a powerful turning point on the Wheel of the Year and how the sacred feminine presence of the goddess Brigid guides us into creativity, passion, and renewal. This episode offers Beltane rituals, fire magic practices, altar ideas, and simple ways to honor this ancient festival whether you’re a beginner or longtime practitioner.

This episode also answers questions such as:

• What is the spiritual meaning of Beltane and May Day?• Why is Beltane connected to fire, fertility, and abundance?

• Who is the goddess Brigid and how do I work with her energy?

• What Beltane rituals can I practice at home?

• How do I create a Beltane altar or sacred space?

• What foods, herbs, or symbols are used during Beltane?

• How does Beltane fit into the Wheel of the Year?

• What manifestations or intentions should I set at Beltane?

• How can I embrace feminine creativity and sensuality during this season?

A joyful, earthy, and empowering episode for anyone wanting to connect with the magic of Beltane.

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Bertena Varney

Bertena is a spiritual teacher, priestess, and intuitive guide who blends ancient wisdom with grounded, modern insight. She is the creator and host of The Spiritual Sanctuary, a podcast devoted to the Wheel of the Year, Divine Feminine wisdom, goddess traditions, ritual, meditation, and soul-aligned living.

With decades of experience as a college educator and a deep background in spiritual studies, Bertena brings a rare combination of academic depth and embodied spiritual practice to her work. Her teachings weave together seasonal spirituality, priestess paths, somatic awareness, tarot and oracle wisdom, and contemplative ritual—always with an emphasis on empowerment, discernment, and personal sovereignty.

Bertena is the founder of the Ancient Arts of the Priestess Academy, where she offers self-paced courses, seasonal lessons, and immersive spiritual education rooted in the cycles of nature rather than hustle culture. Her work is especially supportive for women seeking a slower, more meaningful spiritual path—one grounded in trust, rest, and inner authority.

Through her podcast, courses, and writings, Bertena invites listeners into a sanctuary space where wisdom is remembered, not rushed, and where spiritual growth unfolds in its own time.

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