By S.F. Skyheart - September 5, 2024
According to the Celtic Tree Calendar, the period from September 5 to October 2 is associated with two trees, Reed and Blackthorn. Reed is a broad, common term for tall grasses and grass-like plants found in wetlands, such as pampas grass, bamboo, cattails, papyrus sedge, rushes, and more. Rushes are found all around the world. Although these tall grasses prefer wet soil, some seedlings can live for up to ...
By S.F. Skyheart - September 5, 2024
The names of the Celtic tree months come from some of the letters of the Ogham.
The Ogham is an ancient alphabet believed to have originated in the 4th century (possibly as early as the 1st) in what is now the southwest region of Ireland. The Celtic month of Reed, September 5 - October 2, is associated with:Ogham: Ngetal – (nyettle, ing-tal) represents direct action. For the ancient Celts, "reed" was often a ...
By S.F. Skyheart - September 5, 2024
Each of the Celtic trees correlates with a Rune. Runes are a twenty-four letter alphabet, originating with Germanic tribes as early as the 2nd century. Runic glyphs were carved or etched into bone, wood, leather, jewelry, tools, weapons, and stone. Norse and Viking runic artifacts dating as far back as the 9th century have been found in several Northern European and Scandinavian countries, Russia, Turkey and North America. Notably, runes ...
By S.F. Skyheart - September 5, 2024
Each of the Celtic trees correlates with an animal symbol. The Celtic month of Reed, September 5 - October 2, is associated with: Animal: Owl According to The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit deck, the owl symbolizes abundance, clairvoyance, and treasures. It is a mysterious and otherworldly creature found in folklore from East to West. The white owl is the companion of the goddess Lakshmi, who represents wealth, beauty, and good fortune. ...
By S.F. Skyheart - September 5, 2024
Each of the Celtic trees correlates with a crystal or stone. The Celtic month of Reed, September 5 - October 2, is associated with: Stone: Red Jasper Jasper comes in dozens of colors, each with their own specific properties, but in general jasper is grounding, restores balance, and imparts determination and follow through. It vibrates to the number six and especially supports Leo energy.Red Jasper is good for protection, stabilizing, ...
By S.F. Skyheart - September 5, 2024
According to the Celtic Tree Calendar, the period from September 5 to October 2 is associated with two trees, Reed and Blackthorn.Blackthorn is part of the rose family, and can grow into thick bushes or, thickets. It has black bark, stiff branches with sharp thorns, and white flowers that open before its leaves appear. Its fruit are small black berries known as sloes, which ripen after the first frost and are ...
By S.F. Skyheart - September 5, 2024
The names of the Celtic tree months come from some of the letters of the Ogham.
The Ogham is an ancient alphabet believed to have originated in the 4th century (possibly as early as the 1st) in what is now the southwest region of Ireland. The Celtic month of Blackthorn, September 5 - October 2, is associated with:Ogham: Straif – (strafe) represents negativity, negation, cleansing, and protection. Straif is similar to Ngetal, in ...
By S.F. Skyheart - September 5, 2024
Each of the Celtic trees correlates with a Rune. Runes are a twenty-four letter alphabet, originating with Germanic tribes as early as the 2nd century. Runic glyphs were carved or etched into bone, wood, leather, jewelry, tools, weapons, and stone. Norse and Viking runic artifacts dating as far back as the 9th century have been found in several Northern European and Scandinavian countries, Russia, Turkey and North America. Notably, runes ...
By S.F. Skyheart - September 5, 2024
Each of the Celtic trees correlates with an animal symbol. The Celtic month of Blackthorn, September 5 - October 2, is associated with: Animal: Vulture According to The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit deck, the vulture is a guardian and purifier, essential for rebalance. It is perhaps the most misunderstood creature of all. This intriguing bird balances our ecosystem and prevents the spread of disease. It does the dirty work that no ...
By S.F. Skyheart - September 5, 2024
Each of the Celtic trees correlates with a crystal or stone. The Celtic month of Blackthorn, September 5 - October 2, is associated with: Stone: Tiger's Eye Tiger's eye comes in several colors, but generally it helps balance between extremes, supports practicality, and bridges the physical with spiritual. It vibrates to the number four and is especially beneficial for boosting Capricorn energy.Blue tiger's eye - calms, releases stress, slows metabolism, cools ...