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Hazel, Ogham name Coll, rules 5th August to 1st September. Around Connla's well grew the nine Hazel trees which contained all the knowledge of the world. From those trees dropped nine nuts, which imparted this knowledge to the salmon living in the well who ate them. Fionn cooked the salmon for the chief Druid to eat, but burnt his thumb on the cooking fish and sucked it to ease the pain, gaining the wisdom instead of his master. Alchemy, Herbs, Wicca, Ogham, Norse, Sabbats, Ancient, Green Man, Paganism
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Hazel, Ogham name Coll, rules 5th August to 1st September. Around Connla's well grew the nine Hazel trees which contained all the knowledge of the world. From those trees dropped nine nuts, which imparted this knowledge to the salmon living in the well who ate them. Fionn cooked the salmon for the chief Druid to eat, but burnt his thumb on the cooking fish and sucked it to ease the pain, gaining the wisdom instead of his master.
Willow, Ogham name Saille, rules 15th April to 12th May, its element is that of water. In divination: The flexible Willow twig when pushed into damp soil will strike root and grow, so moving on from one period of life to a new era with wisdom and experience gained from adversity. Sacred Tree, Pentacle, Oracle Cards, Celtic Tree, Celtic Astrology, Celtic Traditions, Celtic Calendar
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Willow, Ogham name Saille, rules 15th April to 12th May, its element is that of water. In divination: The flexible Willow twig when pushed into damp soil will strike root and grow, so moving on from one period of life to a new era with wisdom and experience gained from adversity.
Alder, Ogham name Fearn, rules 18th March to 14th April and is sacred to Bran. When Bran the Blessed, giant king of ancient Welsh legend, set out to rescue his sister Branwen from Ireland, he laid himself down for his men to use as a bridge to cross the sea. Alder piles are still used as foundations for bridges, as the oily wood does not rot in water. New Age, Celtic Art, Celtic Mythology, Celtic
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Alder, Ogham name Fearn, rules 18th March to 14th April and is sacred to Bran. When Bran the Blessed, giant king of ancient Welsh legend, set out to rescue his sister Branwen from Ireland, he laid himself down for his men to use as a bridge to cross the sea. Alder piles are still used as foundations for bridges, as the oily wood does not rot in water.
Birch, Ogham name Beith, rules 24th Dec to 20th Jan, in divination it represents a new start, beginnings and birth. Use Birch twigs for broom making "a new broom sweeps clean". Runes, Pagan, Celtic Zodiac
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Birch, Ogham name Beith, rules 24th Dec to 20th Jan, in divination it represents a new start, beginnings and birth. Use Birch twigs for broom making "a new broom sweeps clean".
Oak, Ogham name Duir, rules 10th June to 7th July and is sacred to Zeus, Jupiter and Thor ~ all thunder Gods. At this time of year, althogh it is Midsummer, often storms are violent, and Oak trees are struck by lightening. But Oak wood is strong and used to build ships, house frames and doors for protection.
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Oak, Ogham name Duir, rules 10th June to 7th July and is sacred to Zeus, Jupiter and Thor ~ all thunder Gods. At this time of year, althogh it is Midsummer, often storms are violent, and Oak trees are struck by lightening. But Oak wood is strong and used to build ships, house frames and doors for protection.
Holly, Ogham name Tinne, rules 8th July to 4th August, its element is that of fire and it has the totem Robin. Tinne gives us the word tinder for kindling fire. Holly planted near the house will protect the inhabitants from lightening and fires. The Robin singed his breast red when bringing the gift of fire from the sun. Witches, Holly Tree, Yule
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Holly, Ogham name Tinne, rules 8th July to 4th August, its element is that of fire and it has the totem Robin. Tinne gives us the word tinder for kindling fire. Holly planted near the house will protect the inhabitants from lightening and fires. The Robin singed his breast red when bringing the gift of fire from the sun.
Hawthorn, Ogham name Huathe, rules 13th May to 9th June. Mayflowers, the blossom of the Hawthorn, are associated with purity and innocence, and are used to crown the Mayqueen, but the "Faerie thorn" is also the entrance to the Otherworld........... so beware! Hawthorn, Hawthorn Tree, Celtic Ancestry, Tarot
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Hawthorn, Ogham name Huathe, rules 13th May to 9th June. Mayflowers, the blossom of the Hawthorn, are associated with purity and innocence, and are used to crown the Mayqueen, but the "Faerie thorn" is also the entrance to the Otherworld........... so beware!
Bramble, Ogham name Muin, rules 2nd September to 29th September and in divination represents intoxication; as Blackberry wine is strong and heady, so the excitement from chancing upon new ideas is also intoxicating. Magick, Celtic Druids, Plant Symbolism
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Bramble, Ogham name Muin, rules 2nd September to 29th September and in divination represents intoxication; as Blackberry wine is strong and heady, so the excitement from chancing upon new ideas is also intoxicating.
Elder, ogham name Ruis, rules 25th November to 22nd December. Elder is called the poor mans medicine chest because of the myriad medicinal and healing properties of all parts of the tree. The flowers make a light refreshing cordial, and the berries a rich red wine, also a soothing cough remedy. Herbalism, Healing Properties, Irish Celtic, Cough Remedies
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Elder, ogham name Ruis, rules 25th November to 22nd December. Elder is called the poor mans medicine chest because of the myriad medicinal and healing properties of all parts of the tree. The flowers make a light refreshing cordial, and the berries a rich red wine, also a soothing cough remedy.
Wheatstraw, Ogham name Ngetal, rules 28th October to 24th November. As our ancestors developed agriculture and became farmers, so the Wheatstraw became the symbol of kingship, and the fleeting power, and sacrifice demanded of rulers for the wellbeing of their people. People, Gaelic, Esoteric, Celtic Gods
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Wheatstraw, Ogham name Ngetal, rules 28th October to 24th November. As our ancestors developed agriculture and became farmers, so the Wheatstraw became the symbol of kingship, and the fleeting power, and sacrifice demanded of rulers for the wellbeing of their people.
Ivy, Ogham name Gort, rules 30th September to 27th October. Evergreen Ivy is said to house the Spirit of Nature during the dead of Winter, and so represents regeneration, preserving life to continue the next year. The last sheaf of corn to be cut each harvest was bound round with Ivy called the Ivy Girl, to preserve the spirit of the corn until the following years harvest. Wicked, Libra, Taurus, Faith, Celtic Tree Lore
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Ivy, Ogham name Gort, rules 30th September to 27th October. Evergreen Ivy is said to house the Spirit of Nature during the dead of Winter, and so represents regeneration, preserving life to continue the next year. The last sheaf of corn to be cut each harvest was bound round with Ivy called the Ivy Girl, to preserve the spirit of the corn until the following years harvest.
Yew, Ogham name Ioho, rules 22nd December, Winter Solstice. The latin name for yew is taxius, the Greek word for bow is toxos, Toxin means poison so it is not surprising that Yew tree wood is used to make the best longbows and the poison for arrows. Yew trees planted in churchyards were thought to protect the corpses buried there and preserve their spirits ready for rebirth. Wiccan
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Yew, Ogham name Ioho, rules 22nd December, Winter Solstice. The latin name for yew is taxius, the Greek word for bow is toxos, Toxin means poison so it is not surprising that Yew tree wood is used to make the best longbows and the poison for arrows. Yew trees planted in churchyards were thought to protect the corpses buried there and preserve their spirits ready for rebirth.
Mistletoe, The Golden Bough, rules 23rd December, the day of the year and a day. The Celtic lunar calendar reckoned the year in 13 months of 28 days ~ 364 days, so an extra day was added giving the year and a day. The Druids believed that Mistletoe was too sacred to be given a name or symbol, but called it "Allheal" because of its powerful medicinal properties. Druids cut the Mistletoe with a golden sickle, and caught it in a white cloth to avoid contamination by falling on the ground. Symbols, Celtic Style
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Mistletoe, The Golden Bough, rules 23rd December, the day of the year and a day. The Celtic lunar calendar reckoned the year in 13 months of 28 days ~ 364 days, so an extra day was added giving the year and a day. The Druids believed that Mistletoe was too sacred to be given a name or symbol, but called it "Allheal" because of its powerful medicinal properties. Druids cut the Mistletoe with a golden sickle, and caught it in a white cloth to avoid contamination by falling on the ground.
The Green Man is a frequent inhabitant of churches in Norfolk. He is said to represent the Earth's natural powers and the forces of nature - at the same time being the spirit of regeneration and birth. And this particular man can be found in the cloisters of Norwich Cathedral - he is one of the roof bosses dating from the early 1300s. Sony, The Cloisters, Folklore, Satyr, Contemporary Artwork, Norwich, Lincoln Cathedral, Vert, Herne
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The Green Man is a frequent inhabitant of churches in Norfolk. He is said to represent the Earth's natural powers and the forces of nature - at the same time being the spirit of regeneration and birth. And this particular man can be found in the cloisters of Norwich Cathedral - he is one of the roof bosses dating from the early 1300s.
☆ Found in many cultures in the world, Green Man is often related to natural vegetative deities springing up throughout the ages. Primarily, it is interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, or "renaissance", representing the cycle of growth each spring.☆ Middle Earth, Nature Spirits, Fantasy World, Wood Spirit, Fantasy, Faeries, Treebeard, Mystic
☆ Found in many cultures in the world, Green Man is often related to natural vegetative deities springing up throughout the ages. Primarily, it is interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, or "renaissance", representing the cycle of growth each spring.☆