The Goddess Tree's Blog – October 2008 Archive (3)

The Goddess Tree Grows *Blackthorn

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark

The Goddess Tree Grows

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BLACKTHORN

The Mother of the Wood

Samhain, Hallowe'en, All Souls; October 31 / November 1

Fourth of the Witches' Cross-Quarter Sabbats

Planet: Mars, Saturn

Element: Earth, Fire

Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio

Symbolism: The inevitability of Death, Protection and Revenge, Strife and Negativity,… Continue

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The Goddess Tree Grows *Reed

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark

The Goddess Tree Grows

REED

Phragmites communis

12th month of Celtic Tree calendar, October 28 - November 24

12th letter of the Ogham alphabet - nGetal

Stone: Black Obsidian

Color: Crimson

Bird: Geese, Kingfisher

Deity: Coventina, Morrigan, Rhiannon, Manannan Mac Lir, Poseidon, Pwyll

Folk Names: Sweet flag, myrtle grass, norfolk… Continue

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The Goddess Tree Grows *Ivy, September 30 - October 27

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark

The Goddess Tree Grows

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IVY

Hedera Helix

11th month of Celtic Tree calendar, September 30 - October 27

11th consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Gort

Planet: Moon, Saturn

Element: Water

Symbolism: Fidelity and Fertility, Protection, Healing

Stone: Opal

Color: Indigo

Bird: Lark, mute Swan,… Continue

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