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Hawthorn: Medicinal Ally & Sacred Guardian
Hawthorn is a sacred tree full of wisdom, a nurturing spirit, and messenger of the Otherworld. This guardian tree has been worshiped, worked with, adored, and even feared across the centuries. I hope this introduction starts you on your journey of working with Hawthorn. Here is a summary of medicinal uses, folklore, and occult associations of this magical tree.
Bealtaine: A season of fertility & tending to growth
Bealtaine in Irish means the month of May. This ancient fire festival is to welcome the fertile season of growth and Summer. This festival marks the exact cross quarter point between the Spring equinox & the Summer solstice. This year Bealtaine also aligns with the full moon.
The Waning of Winter: Time to Check-In With Ourselves
Imbolc is Here. Wisdom is all around us during these finial weeks of Winter. As we approach a seasonal transition, our bodies and spirits begin transitioning from deep Yin mode as we move to the lighter half of the year: ruled by Yang.
Working with the Energy of Samhain
Samhain represents the midpoint between the Autumn Equinox & Winter Solstice. An ancient Irish fire festival and a sacred time of reflection and new birth. This year Samhain falls on the date of the blood moon eclipse intensifying the potent energy.
Offerings for sacred places in nature
Heres a guide of some simple yet meaningful ways to leave offerings in sacred natural places. You can leave offerings, blessings, prayers, gifts, spells and more to Nature, without harming Her or the creatures that call Her home. Looking for prompts or just starting out? This post is for you.