This bonus episode explores Beltane, a cross-quarter day celebrated from April 30th to May 1st, rooted in ancient Celtic traditions and associated with fertility and growth. It discusses modern celebrations like bonfires, Maypoles, and rituals for love, offering ways for atheist witches to honor these themes by connecting with nature and personal intentions.

Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:

Podcasts:
Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠⁠
The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast
⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magick Kitchen Podcast⁠⁠

Websites:
⁠⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠
r/SASSWitches⁠⁠
r/NonTheisticPaganism⁠⁠

References for this episode:

1. Marquis, Melanie. Beltane: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for May Day. 2015. Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury, Minnesota.
2. Green, Mark A. Round We Dance. 2024. Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury, Minnesota.
3. Edain McCoy. Sabbats: A Witch's Approach to Living the Old Ways (Llewellyn's World Religion and Magick).
4. Alden, Temperance. Year of the Witch: Connecting with Nature's Seasons through Intuitive Magick. Red Wheel Weiser.