Vine: Emerald
Each of the Celtic trees correlates with a crystal or stone.
The Celtic month of Vine, July 11 - August 7, is associated with:
Stone: Emerald
Emerald aids unconditional love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, compassion, healing, clarity of thought, and abundance. It magnifies the ability to be present and content with "what is," which leads to more overall enjoyment of life. It vibrates to the number four and pairs well with the energies of Gemini, Aries, and Taurus.
In the classic Wizard of Oz story, the protagonist Dorothy meets several characters--the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Lion--on her journey to the Emerald City, each who represents the need for love, intelligence and discernment, vulnerability and courage. Dorothy's big lesson in the end is that she always had the power to go home and she didn't need to seek the answers outside herself, symbolic of the clarity through being in the present moment and practicing mindfulness.
Since lion is also a symbol associated with the month of vine, it's fun to examine the lion that Dorothy meets in the story. He's cowardly and emotional, until he learns how to stand up for himself and others, and he understands that the most courageous act is to be vulnerable.
If you're feeling drawn to emerald, you're may be due for some deliberate present moment time before attempting communication in a challenging situation. Make time to sit in quietude, perhaps in nature or somewhere you feel calm and grounded. Consider recent situations or challenges in which you may have sought answers outside yourself. It's good to seek counsel of a trusted friend or expert, however, we sometimes need reminding to pay attention to our heart and what our heart is telling us.
Do what lights you up,
Sadie
Please note: Some people start the tree calendar with Birch in January, which follows the solar calendar. However, I learned them in an older tradition, which aligns with the 13-month lunar calendar. It's up to you to discern what feels right for you, of course.
Celtic Tree Months
List of Crystals & Stones
Author of The Recollection of Trees book series. Fifth generation intuitive. Kitchen witch. she/her.