What if the feeling of wanting more from life... isn't random at all?

As the seasons shift and everything begins to bloom, many of us feel a change in energy. More restlessness. More desire. A pull towards something new.

In this episode, we explore Beltane - the ancient Celtic festival marking the beginning of summer.

A time of fire, fertility, protection, and connection... where communities came together to celebrate life at its fullest.

From bonfires and maypoles to folklore surrounding fairies, thresholds, and the "otherworld", Beltane wasn't just ritual, it was deeply tied to survival, nature, and the cycles of human life.

But what does that mean for us now?

Why do we still feel these seasonal shifts, even in modern life?

Have we replaced ritual with something else... or simply forgotten how to recognise it?

We also explore how this energy shows up today, in fresh starts, relationships, creativity, and that simple urge to feel more alive.

This is a conversation about nature, belief, and what it really means to reconnect with yourself.

In this episode:

• The origins and meaning of Beltane
• Fire rituals, folklore & symbolism
• The connection between nature and human behaviour
• Modern parallels (whether we realise it or not)
• Why we still crave moments that make us feel alive

Links:

The Wicker Man dvd - https://amzn.to/4drRhm0

Eat Pray Love dvd - https://amzn.to/4cSRD5d

Eat Pray Love book - https://amzn.to/49wE7Sq

The Secret World of Polly Flint Book - https://amzn.to/4euEjVU

- Beltane: A History of Summer | Documentary | Pagan Folklore & Mythology | Celtic Spirituality https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-XT8tgLfN1U&t=136s&pp=2AGIAZACAQ%3D%3D&ra=