In this Beltane 2025 episode of Back on the Broomstick, Laylla and Chelle light the fires of the season with a warm and witchy exploration of all things Beltane; from ancient rites to modern magic. They begin with a look at the history of the May Queen, a surprisingly short but deeply symbolic tradition that still holds power in today’s rituals. Whether you’re dancing around a maypole or honoring the turning of the Wheel quietly at home, this episode is full of inspiration for how to celebrate Beltane as a solitary witch, including ribbon magic, sacred fire ideas, and simple ways to connect with the rising energy of the land.

The witches share a spell to honor the May Queen or May King within yourself, tapping into your own sacred vitality, creativity, and wild joy. They also talk about the community from their old Beltane festivals and how excited they are to share another Beltane with that same group! The witches are more than ready for open fields, bonfires, ecstatic dance, and the deep magic of shared seasonal celebration!

They touch on a bit of current controversy too; specifically some recent conversation around the Beltane Fire Society in Edinburgh, where a new tax may be causing issues with this years celebration. No, it’s not about how they pronounce Edinburgh wrong (though, yes, they have in the past), but rather a conversation around public paganism and potential targeted harassment in the form of administrative paperwork and fees.

Whether you’re rekindling old traditions or crafting new ones, this episode invites you to stand in your own sacred spark, celebrate the beauty of Beltane, and remember that the fire lives in you, too.

Fire Festival 2025

Fire Festival Controversy

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​In this episode of Back on the Broomstick, Laylla and Chelle are joined by astrologer Laurie Farrington to discuss her latest book, How to Read and Interpret a Birth Chart: Guideposts for Understanding Natal Astrology. Laurie brings decades of experience interpreting the stars through a deeply intuitive and grounded lens, and this book reflects her commitment to helping others align with their soul path through astrology.

During their conversation, Chelle confesses her long-standing fear of astrology (mostly due to the math) and Laylla drops an astrology secret of her own. Together, they dig into what sun, moon, and rising signs really say about us, why Laylla thinks astrology charts are basically a celestial Tarot spread, and whether Mercury retrograde is truly something to fear or just misunderstood cosmic drama. Whether you’re fluent in your birth chart or still wondering what a rising sign actually does, this episode offers an open-hearted, witchy look at the skies above and the wisdom they hold.

Laurie's Website

Laurie's Substack

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The witches are celebrating Ostara a little late this year and that’s totally okay! Chelle and Laylla share why waiting for the actual signs of spring in your own environment can make your sabbat celebrations more meaningful, rooted, and energetically aligned. The wheel of the year doesn’t always turn on the calendar’s schedule, and honoring your local land’s rhythm can be just as sacred as any celestial festival date.

Laylla shares a beautiful Ostara-themed Tarot spread she found on Tumblr that focuses on renewal, what’s germinating in your life, and what’s ready to bloom. Plus, she unveils a natural eggshell spell she created to harness the energy of new life and fresh intention. It’s perfect for witches who want to seed their goals with a little seasonal magic, literally.

Whether you're right on time, running late, or have been celebrating spring all along, this episode is your reminder that you are not behind on the Wheel of the Year. You’re exactly where you’re meant to be; and spring will come when it’s ready, just like we do.

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