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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

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