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BROOM
Cytisus Scoparius
Physician's Strength
12th month of Celtic Tree calendar, October 28 - November 24
12th letter of the Ogham alphabet - nGetal
nGetal is a tree-letter of well-being and healing.
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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
Animal: Bear
Bird: Lark, mute Swan, Swallow
Deity: Ariadne, Artemis, Ar…
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APPLE
Pyrus Malus
Fruit of Love
Tenth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, September 2nd - September 29
Tenth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Quert
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Symbolism: Love & Trust, Health, Garden Magick
Stone: Emerald, Rose Quartz
Birds: Grosbeak
Color: Yellow-Green, Pink
Deity: Demeter, Hera, Po…
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(I wish you a happy 07/08/09 today!)
Holly
Green Man Tree Oracle
Tree of Sacrifice
Ilex
Eighth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, July 8th - August 4th
Eighth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Tinne
Planet: Mars and Saturn
Element: Fire
Symbolism: The Sword of Truth, Unconditional love, sacrifice, reincarnation
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Oak
Oak in the forest towers with might,
In the fire brings the Gods in sight.
Quercus
Seventh month of the Celtic Tree calendar, June 10th - July 7th
Seventh consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Duir
Planet: Jupiter and Mars
Element: Water
Symbolism: Sovereignty, rulership, power,
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HAWTHORN
Crataegus oxyacantha
The May Tree
Sixth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, May 13th - June 9
Sixth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Huath
Hawthorn is burned to purify,
and draw faery to your eye.
Planet: Mars and Venus
Symbolism: Purification, sacred marriage and male-female unity
Stone: Lapis Lazuli, B…
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Willow
Willows which by water stand
Ease us to the Summerland.
Salix alba
Tree of Enchantment, Tree of Witcheries
Fifth month of the Celtic Tree calendar,
April 15th - May 12th
Fifth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Saille
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Alder
Alnus Glutinosa
Tree of the God Bran
Fourth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, March 18 - April 14
Fourth consonant of the Ogham alphabet Fearn
Planet: Neptune
Element: Fire and Water
Symbolism: Release, Shield and Foundation, Determination, Discrimination and Inner Confidence, Royalty
Stone: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli (understanding the…
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ASH
Fraxinus americana
The World Tree; Tree of Life
Third month of the Celtic Tree calendar, February 18th - March 17th
Third consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Nion
Planet: The Sun and Neptune
Element: Water, Fire
Symbolism: Mastership and Power
Stone: Turquoise, Lepidolite (Increase psychic awareness)
Birds: Common Snip…
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Rowan
"Rowan is the tree of power, causing life and magic to flower."
Sorbus Aucuparia
The Lady of the Mountains
Second month of the Celtic Tree calendar, January 21st - February 17th
Second consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Luis
Planet: The Sun, Mercury
Element: Fire
Symbolism: Protection and Inspiration
Stone: T…
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Wishing you a very Happy New Year, filled with Joy, Prosperity, and Love
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BEECH
Fagus grandifolia
Tree of Learning
The Tree of the Whole Year Round
Additional consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Phagos
Planet: Mercury, Saturn
Element: Air, Earth
Symbolism: Learning & Knowledge, Understanding, sustenance and pre…
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BIRCH
"Three Sisters" from the woods near my home
Betulaceae
The Lady of the Woods
First month of the Celtic Tree calendar, December 24th - January 20th
First consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Beith
Planet: Venus
Element: Air, Water
Symbolism: Renewal and Protection, The Tree of Inception and of New Beginnings.…
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May Peace and Joy find you and yours on this Yule season. Blessings to you, from The Goddess Tree
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YEW
Taxus baccata
Tree of Resurrection, Tree of Eternity
Winter Solstice, December 21st
Fifth vowel and last letter of the Ogham alphabet - Idho
Planet: Saturn and Pluto
Element: Earth and Water
Symbolism: The Tree o…
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ELDER
Sambucus canadensis
The Elder Mother; The Queen of Herbs
13th month of Celtic Tree calendar, November 25 - December 21
13th consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Ruis
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Symbolism: Judgment, Transformation, Death & Regeneration, Fate, The Inevitable
Sacred numbers:
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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, The Balance between l…
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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 reed
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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, Swallow
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ASPEN
Populus Tremula
Whispering Tree
Autumn Equinox, September 21st
Fourth Vowel of the Ogham alphabet - Eadhadh
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Symbolism: Ascent, Protection, Overcoming fear.
Stone: Black Opal
Birds: Mourning Dove, Swan
Color: Gray
Deity: Persephone, Hades
Sabbat: Mabon, Autumn Equinox
Folk Name: Eur…
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APPLE
Pyrus Malus
Fruit of Love
Tenth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, September 2nd - September 29
Tenth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Quert
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Symbolism: Love & Trust, Health, Garden Magick
Stone: Emerald, Rose Quartz
Birds: Grosbeak
Color: Yellow-Green, Pink
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HAZEL
Corylus
Tree of Knowlege
Ninth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, August 5th - September 1st
Ninth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Coll
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Symbolism: Wisdom & Divination, Poetry & Science,
Playfulness & Enchantment, Healing Arts
Stone: Topaz, Pearl
Birds: Crane
Color: Orange…
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