May 2021 Spiritual Calendar
May 1 Wicca/Angels Beltane
Also known as May Day - Beltane translates as Bright Fire and is a joyous celebration of life, renewal and fertility as well as a time to connect to Fairies and nature spirits
May 1 Baha'i 12th Day of Ridvan
A twelve-day festival commemorating Baháʼu'lláh's declaration that he was a Manifestation of God.
May 1 All Global Day of Love
This annual celebration is a reminder for all of humanity that anything can be achieved when we attune our minds to the frequency of unconditional love.
May 9 Islam Laylat al Qadr
Also known as the Night of Power/Night of Destiny. It commemorates when the Koran (Qur’an) was revealed to the prophet Mohammad
May 9 All Mother's Day
Honoring mother (and father) is so important that is is the 5th commandment - Mothering takes many forms beyond children - one can birth ideas, music, art, gardens, and worthy causes. Be grateful for all the mothers in your life - including Mother Earth
May 11 Astrology New Moon in Taurus
New Moon in Taurus connects to rebirth, new beginnings and signals the time to make a fresh start. Set your intention and plant seeds for worthwhile projects and personal growth. Like the Taurus Bull, take time to enjoy physical and simple pleasures and connect to nature - stop and smell the roses
May 13 Islam Eid al-Fitr
End of Ramadan and fasting that Muslims observe every year to acknowledge Allah’s revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad and begins at the sight of the crescent moon.
May 13 Christianity Ascension Day
Celebrated on the 40th day following Easter Sunday, as the day that Jesus ascended into Heaven. This day marks the last appearance of Jesus Christ to his followers after His resurrection at Easter.
May 14 Hinduism Akshaya Tritya
Also known as Akti or Akah Teej is one of the most auspicious festivals for Hindus and Jains where Lord Vishnu is worshipped. Translated from Sanskirt as "Eternal" and "Third". Traditionally people purchase gold believing that it will bring them wealth.
May 17-18 Judaism/Kabbalah Shavuot
Commemorates the anniversary of the giving of the Torah by God to the Children of Israel at Mount Sinai
May 19 Buddhism Birthday of Buddha
Festival that is celebrated in most of East Asia commemorating the birth of the Prince Siddhartha Gautama, later the Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
May 21 Astrology Gemini begins
Gemini is the third sign astrological sign in the Zodiac. The Gemini is a masculine, air, dual, quick-witted, charismatic, intellectual sign, governed by Mercury.
May 22-23 Baha'i Declaration of the Bab
This Holy Day commemorates May 23, 1844, when the Báb, the herald of the Baha’i Faith, announced in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran), that He was the Herald of a new Messenger of God.
May 26 Buddhism Vesak
Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima, celebrates the birthday, enlightenment and death of Buddha. It's the most sacred Buddhist festival.
May 26 Astrology Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse
This total lunar eclipse is the first since January 2019 and is the second supermoon of 2021 (Super Flower Blood Moon)
May 28 Baha'i. Ascension of Baha’u’lláh
Anniversary of the death in exile of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, on May 29, 1892, outside Akko (also known as Akka or Acre) in what is now northern Israel.
May 30 Christianity. Trinity Sunday
Celebrated the first Sunday after Pentecost and honors the Christian doctrine of the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
