i agree simon. intent is most important.

I don't know where you get your information from or which years calendar you are using but coming from a long line of Dryads I know that Beltane is April 30th, not May 1st as you seem to think. I have noticed that this is a common mistake made mainly by Americans through no fault of their own but due to mis-information. Traditonal Beltane rituals in Europe start at sunset on April 30th and are celebrated until dawn on May 1st. Even people who do not follow the path still participate in similar rituals to this day. Most European countries have a Bank Holiday on May 1st which adds to the confusion, but in the past the holiday was used to recover from the Beltane festivities the night before.
As Beltane falls on Wednesday this year (Wednesday being the sacred day of the Celts akin to the Christian Sunday) it is more powerful and any ritual performed is given extra strength. As is is midweek in the working world I would suggest consecrating a green candle to the Goddess and lighting it after sunset, taking time to meditate, send positive thoughts and wishes out and letting the candle burn right down if possible. Then at dawn wash your face with the dew on the grass. This is the best way to celebrate in a small way if a busy lifestyle prevents you from celebrating Beltate fully. But in future I would advise anyone who follows the old ways to mark May 1st on their holiday calender at work in order to fully experience this most sacred day. I hope I haven't offended anyone by posting this, I just want as many people as possible to receive the blessings of Beltane to the full. Love and blessings to all. Michy