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Beltane
Beltane (Pronounced "B'yal-t'n") is an ancient celebration of fertility.
Fertility celebrations have their origins in Ancient Mesopotamia. Orgies
took place along with feasting to encourage the fertility of food animals
and the abundance of crops for the coming year. Beltane is directly opposite
Samhain (Halloween) on the Satanic Calendar as Samhain is the time of
reaping. Beltane is also the celebration of the return of the Sun, the
planting of crops, and the rebirth of spring.
In Ancient Mesopotamia, this fertility rite was known as "Zagmuku," Zagmuku
was celebrated at the first New Moon after the spring equinox. The Ancients
also celebrated the harvest, directly opposite Zagmuku, which was the
original Samhain.
Because the holiday focused on rebirth, the original creation epic known the
Enuma Elish, was recited on the fourth day of the festival which lasted 12
days. Originally, the celebration was in honor of the Sumerian God, Enlil
(Baal) and this is where the name "Beltane" originates. In Mesopotamia, the
New Year's Festival also served to reaffirm the bond between the community
and the Gods, the community was represented by the king in temple ritual,
for the king was the one responsible for the continual tending of earthly
harmony and was held accountable to the Gods. The king joined with the high
priestess in the Inner Sanctum of the ziggurat, and both performed ritual
sex.
The Satanic year is based upon the natural cycle. The eight major Sabbats
are the equinoxes and solstices of the Sun's year (666), and the 4 cross
quarter days that come between them. The four equinoxes and solstices are
based upon the motion of the Sun. The equinoxes are at the center of the
Sun's movement and the solstices are the endpoints of the movement. These
four solar points are cosmic events based upon the movements of the earth
and Sun, symbolizing the interaction of light and darkness. "This date has
long been considered a 'power point' of the Zodiac, and is symbolized by the
Bull, one of the 'tetramorph' figures featured on the Tarot cards, the World
and the Wheel of Fortune. (The other three symbols are the Lion, the Eagle,
and the Spirit.)" ¹
These are also seen in the Egyptian Sphinx. "Astrologers know these four
figures as the symbols of the four 'fixed' signs of the Zodiac (Taurus, Leo,
Scorpio, and Aquarius), and these naturally align with the four Great
Sabbats of Witchcraft." ²
Beltane is midpoint between the vernal equinox and summer solstice. Due to
the alignment of the earth at this important time, telepathic communication
with the Gods and spirit world is very open. This is an excellent time to
communicate with Demons
Beltane begins at sundown on the evening of, April 30. This custom
originates with the Celts who always figured their days from sundown to
sundown. Sundown was the time when Druid priests lit the Baal-fires on the
tops of hills.
Beltane fires symbolized the spark of life and fertility. Traditionally, the
Beltane fires were composed of wood taken from nine different types of trees
and kindled on a specially prepared sacred grid. The grid was created by
outlining a square on the ground and dividing it into eight smaller squares.
Turf from the eight outer squares was dug out and removed, leaving the ninth
square in the center intact. "The Beltane fire symbolized the central hearth
of the community. 'These local sacred hearths represented the mystic divine
fire at the center of all things, whose spark of life is carried by each of
us." ³
The Eve of Beltane has traditionally been celebrated in the nude with
orgiastic sex. Couples would pair off, jump through the flames of the
bonfires, and go into the woods until dawn, engaging in all night sex after
intense feasting. Wearing clothing or ritual robes was much too dangerous
when jumping through the flames. Frequently, cattle were driven between two
such bon-fires (Oak wood was the favorite fuel for them). The following
morning they were taken to their summer pastures.
Celebrants danced nude around the maypole. The Maypole is derived from the
Egyptian obelisk and represents the erect phallus (penis). It is
traditionally constructed from wood of the birch tree, the tree of
purification.
"In the words of Witchcraft writers Janet and Stewart Farrar, the Beltane
celebration was principally a time of '...unashamed human sexuality and
fertility.' Such associations include the obvious phallic symbolism of the
Maypole and riding the hobby horse. Even a seemingly innocent children's
nursery rhyme, 'Ride a cock horse to Banburry Cross...' retains such
memories. And the next line '...to see a fine Lady on a white horse' is a
reference to the annual ride of 'Lady Godiva' though Coventry. Every year
for nearly three centuries, a sky-clad (nude) village maiden (elected Queen
of the May) enacted this Pagan rite, until the Puritans put an end to the
custom." 4
Other May Day customs include walking the boundaries of one's property,
repairing fences, and boundary markers, performing chimney sweeps,
participating in archery tournaments, dancing, feasting, music, drinking,
and indulgence.
In Ancient Egypt, the spring fertility festival, celebrated during the
season of Het-Her, was known as "The Festival of the Joyous Union." The
energy of the earth sign of Taurus represents fertility and the commencement
of the growing season; the union of the sun and the moon symbolized the
fusion of the male (solar) with the female (lunar); the new moon. The
Ancient Egyptians celebrated this holiday with art, music, dance,
performance and sexual intercourse.
Joy of Satan Ministries is working to rid Satanism of all the Judeo/Xian
vermin that has infested it for centuries. Another name for the April 30th
celebrations is The Feast of Valbörg." We refuse to call this night
"Walpurgisnight." "Walpurgis" is the name of an xian saint.
http://www.angelfire.com/empire/serpent ... burga.html
Years ago, large Sabbats were held on the Summit of the Brocken in the Harz
Mountains of Germany. A Black Mass, feasting and orgies lasted until dawn,
with dancing around a huge bonfire, and intense celebrating.
The Feast of Valbörg is the celebration of fertility that has its origins
with the Vikings. The festival spread throughout Europe. At this time, the
veil between the Earth and the astral/spirit worlds is said to be very thin.
What is done on this night, especially at midnight (April 30 - May 1st) has
special significance. All rituals, magick, spirit communications and related
are much more powerful on this sacred night.
References:
¹ The Eight Sabbats of Witchcraft by Mike Nichols
² Ibid.
³ The Pagan Book of Days by Nigel Pennick
4The Eight Sabbats of Witchcraft by Mike Nichols
The Religion Of Babylonia and Assyria by Morris Jastrow, Jr., PH.D., 1898
© Copyright 2005, Joy of Satan Ministries;
Library of Congress Number: 12-16457
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Beltane (Pronounced "B'yal-t'n") is an ancient celebration of fertility.
Fertility celebrations have their origins in Ancient Mesopotamia. Orgies
took place along with feasting to encourage the fertility of food animals
and the abundance of crops for the coming year. Beltane is directly opposite
Samhain (Halloween) on the Satanic Calendar as Samhain is the time of
reaping. Beltane is also the celebration of the return of the Sun, the
planting of crops, and the rebirth of spring.
In Ancient Mesopotamia, this fertility rite was known as "Zagmuku," Zagmuku
was celebrated at the first New Moon after the spring equinox. The Ancients
also celebrated the harvest, directly opposite Zagmuku, which was the
original Samhain.
Because the holiday focused on rebirth, the original creation epic known the
Enuma Elish, was recited on the fourth day of the festival which lasted 12
days. Originally, the celebration was in honor of the Sumerian God, Enlil
(Baal) and this is where the name "Beltane" originates. In Mesopotamia, the
New Year's Festival also served to reaffirm the bond between the community
and the Gods, the community was represented by the king in temple ritual,
for the king was the one responsible for the continual tending of earthly
harmony and was held accountable to the Gods. The king joined with the high
priestess in the Inner Sanctum of the ziggurat, and both performed ritual
sex.
The Satanic year is based upon the natural cycle. The eight major Sabbats
are the equinoxes and solstices of the Sun's year (666), and the 4 cross
quarter days that come between them. The four equinoxes and solstices are
based upon the motion of the Sun. The equinoxes are at the center of the
Sun's movement and the solstices are the endpoints of the movement. These
four solar points are cosmic events based upon the movements of the earth
and Sun, symbolizing the interaction of light and darkness. "This date has
long been considered a 'power point' of the Zodiac, and is symbolized by the
Bull, one of the 'tetramorph' figures featured on the Tarot cards, the World
and the Wheel of Fortune. (The other three symbols are the Lion, the Eagle,
and the Spirit.)" ¹
These are also seen in the Egyptian Sphinx. "Astrologers know these four
figures as the symbols of the four 'fixed' signs of the Zodiac (Taurus, Leo,
Scorpio, and Aquarius), and these naturally align with the four Great
Sabbats of Witchcraft." ²
Beltane is midpoint between the vernal equinox and summer solstice. Due to
the alignment of the earth at this important time, telepathic communication
with the Gods and spirit world is very open. This is an excellent time to
communicate with Demons
Beltane begins at sundown on the evening of, April 30. This custom
originates with the Celts who always figured their days from sundown to
sundown. Sundown was the time when Druid priests lit the Baal-fires on the
tops of hills.
Beltane fires symbolized the spark of life and fertility. Traditionally, the
Beltane fires were composed of wood taken from nine different types of trees
and kindled on a specially prepared sacred grid. The grid was created by
outlining a square on the ground and dividing it into eight smaller squares.
Turf from the eight outer squares was dug out and removed, leaving the ninth
square in the center intact. "The Beltane fire symbolized the central hearth
of the community. 'These local sacred hearths represented the mystic divine
fire at the center of all things, whose spark of life is carried by each of
us." ³
The Eve of Beltane has traditionally been celebrated in the nude with
orgiastic sex. Couples would pair off, jump through the flames of the
bonfires, and go into the woods until dawn, engaging in all night sex after
intense feasting. Wearing clothing or ritual robes was much too dangerous
when jumping through the flames. Frequently, cattle were driven between two
such bon-fires (Oak wood was the favorite fuel for them). The following
morning they were taken to their summer pastures.
Celebrants danced nude around the maypole. The Maypole is derived from the
Egyptian obelisk and represents the erect phallus (penis). It is
traditionally constructed from wood of the birch tree, the tree of
purification.
"In the words of Witchcraft writers Janet and Stewart Farrar, the Beltane
celebration was principally a time of '...unashamed human sexuality and
fertility.' Such associations include the obvious phallic symbolism of the
Maypole and riding the hobby horse. Even a seemingly innocent children's
nursery rhyme, 'Ride a cock horse to Banburry Cross...' retains such
memories. And the next line '...to see a fine Lady on a white horse' is a
reference to the annual ride of 'Lady Godiva' though Coventry. Every year
for nearly three centuries, a sky-clad (nude) village maiden (elected Queen
of the May) enacted this Pagan rite, until the Puritans put an end to the
custom." 4
Other May Day customs include walking the boundaries of one's property,
repairing fences, and boundary markers, performing chimney sweeps,
participating in archery tournaments, dancing, feasting, music, drinking,
and indulgence.
In Ancient Egypt, the spring fertility festival, celebrated during the
season of Het-Her, was known as "The Festival of the Joyous Union." The
energy of the earth sign of Taurus represents fertility and the commencement
of the growing season; the union of the sun and the moon symbolized the
fusion of the male (solar) with the female (lunar); the new moon. The
Ancient Egyptians celebrated this holiday with art, music, dance,
performance and sexual intercourse.
Joy of Satan Ministries is working to rid Satanism of all the Judeo/Xian
vermin that has infested it for centuries. Another name for the April 30th
celebrations is The Feast of Valbörg." We refuse to call this night
"Walpurgisnight." "Walpurgis" is the name of an xian saint.
http://www.angelfire.com/empire/serpent ... burga.html
Years ago, large Sabbats were held on the Summit of the Brocken in the Harz
Mountains of Germany. A Black Mass, feasting and orgies lasted until dawn,
with dancing around a huge bonfire, and intense celebrating.
The Feast of Valbörg is the celebration of fertility that has its origins
with the Vikings. The festival spread throughout Europe. At this time, the
veil between the Earth and the astral/spirit worlds is said to be very thin.
What is done on this night, especially at midnight (April 30 - May 1st) has
special significance. All rituals, magick, spirit communications and related
are much more powerful on this sacred night.
References:
¹ The Eight Sabbats of Witchcraft by Mike Nichols
² Ibid.
³ The Pagan Book of Days by Nigel Pennick
4The Eight Sabbats of Witchcraft by Mike Nichols
The Religion Of Babylonia and Assyria by Morris Jastrow, Jr., PH.D., 1898
© Copyright 2005, Joy of Satan Ministries;
Library of Congress Number: 12-16457
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
