As Beltane marks the height of spring and the approach of summer, it offers a unique opportunity for spiritual and energetic renewal. The earth is blooming, passion is rising, and everything is brimming with life. But before we can fully embrace the abundance of this sabbat, it’s important to clear space—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Cleansing for Beltane helps release what no longer serves you, making room for joy, love, and new beginnings. Whether you’re preparing for ritual, setting intentions, or simply refreshing your home, here’s how to cleanse with purpose this season.

Why Cleanse at Beltane?

Beltane is a fire festival, full of vitality and momentum. However, just like a garden, your inner and outer spaces need weeding before new things can grow. Cleansing clears away the stagnant energy of winter and early spring. It creates fertile ground for intentions, passion, and transformation.

Whether you’re celebrating in a group or on your own, a ritual cleansing helps you enter this high-energy season feeling grounded, open, and ready to bloom.

Begin with Smoke: Sage or Palo Santo

One of the most traditional and effective ways to cleanse energy is with smoke. Light a bundle of sage or a stick of palo santo, and gently move through your space in a clockwise direction. Waft the smoke into corners, across doorways, and around yourself.

As you move, speak your intention aloud or silently:
“I release what no longer serves me. I make space for growth, love, and light.”

If smoke cleansing isn’t suitable for your space or practice, you can also use sound (such as bells or singing bowls), salt water sprays, or even clapping to shift energy.

Cleansing with Flowers and Botanicals

Beltane is deeply connected to the beauty of nature, so why not bring in cleansing tools that reflect the energy of the season? Flowers offer both energetic and emotional support, especially when chosen with intention.

Here are some lovely options to include in your cleansing ritual:

• Rose petals – Invite love, sensuality, and heart-opening energy.
• Lavender – Promote calm, clarity, and peace as you reset your space.
• Hawthorn blossoms – Offer protection and connection to the natural world.

You can scatter petals in a ritual bath, create a floral floor sweep, or even make a gentle infusion to spritz through your home. As you cleanse, focus on drawing in the qualities you want to embrace—joy, abundance, love, and freedom.

Seal with Fire: Candle or Flame Ritual

After clearing your space, it’s time to set the tone for what comes next. Because Beltane is a fire festival, using flame to close your cleansing is both powerful and traditional.

Light a red, orange, or gold candle to symbolise passion, growth, and fertility. As the flame burns, visualise your intentions taking root. Speak them aloud if you wish, such as:

“With this flame, I welcome passion, purpose, and joy into my life.”

If possible, you might even build a small outdoor fire to sit beside, adding herbs or flowers as offerings. Fire not only represents energy—it activates it.

Make It Meaningful, Make It Yours

Your Beltane cleansing doesn’t have to be complicated. What matters most is intention. Whether you’re sweeping your home, smudging your altar, or soaking in a petal-filled bath, do it with presence and purpose.

This is a time to clear the way for love, creativity, and transformation. Let go of what’s heavy. Invite in what’s light.