Celebrating Beltane with Pagan Witches w/ Rachel Patterson, Jessica Howard, Lucya Starza, Katie Ness

Beltane is often described as a fire festival, a fertility festival, or a date on the calendar, but it is much more than that. In this special Beltane episode of The Pagan Portal Podcast, host Rachel Patterson speaks with Jessica Howard, Lucya Starza, and Katie Ness to discuss what Beltane really feels like in practice. They cover everything from Jack in the Green processions and Victorian folk customs to the awakening of creativity, working with the land as it is, and allowing the Wheel of the Year to turn naturally instead of following fixed dates. This conversation focuses on experiencing Beltane rather than just following a set of rules.The discussion highlights anticipation over arrival, why Beltane can feel like a personal new year, how modern Paganism carries ancient energies into new forms, and why celebrating life, creativity, and connection is essential to the season. It’s thoughtful, grounded, and based on real practices rather than a quest for perfection.Whether you celebrate Beltane through ritual, art, offerings, community events, or simply by noticing the changes in the land around you, this episode invites you to slow down and connect with the season in your own way.Topics covered include:- What Beltane means on a personal level- Jack in the Green and the value of modern traditions- Beltane as anticipation, momentum, and celebration- Creativity, art, and the return of colour and energy- Allowing the Wheel of the Year to turn naturally- Working with local land, plants, and offerings- Modern Paganism as a living traditionIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who is also walking the Wheel with you.