ᚦ Norse Festival · April 30
Walpurgisnacht
Also: Valborgsmässoafton, May Eve
Significance
The Germanic equivalent of Beltane. Liminal night between winter and summer. Bonfires driven away hostile spirits. Wild Hunt concludes.
When it falls
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Honored deities
Questions & Answers
Questions about Walpurgisnacht
What is the spiritual meaning of Walpurgisnacht?
The spiritual theme of Walpurgisnacht: Fire as protection — standing between worlds. Reflection prompts: What darkness from this past winter/year do you want to burn away? What are you welcoming into the summer half of your year?
Which gods are honored at Walpurgisnacht?
The deities honored at Walpurgisnacht are: Odin, The Dísir. The Germanic equivalent of Beltane. Liminal night between winter and summer. Bonfires driven away hostile spirits. Wild Hunt concludes.
What is Walpurgisnacht?
Also known as: Valborgsmässoafton, May Eve. The Germanic equivalent of Beltane. Liminal night between winter and summer. Bonfires driven away hostile spirits. Wild Hunt concludes.