Post by ivymoon on Jun 7, 2007 11:27:33 GMT -5
Rowan ~
Celtic Month ~
the 2nd Moon of the Celtic Year
Deity ~
Brigit, Dagda, Luhg
Symbols ~
Peridot
The Crane
The Green Dragon
Magical Aspects ~
The Rowan is seen as the tree of life. It is also known as Mountain Ash, Quickbeam, and The Witch Wand, and has been known as an aid and protection against enchantment. In the British Isles, Rowan is used as a protection against lightening and magickal charms.
Good for all rituals associated with empowerment, it represents the male essence. In times of strife and war, the rowan is good for protection and instilling courage; To increase virility and male strength, carry a small piece of Rowan inscribed with ogham.
Hung around the necks of hounds to increase their speed, and used to keep the dead from rising.
The Irish, Druids held it in particular esteem for it's physical healing as well as it's magickal properties.
The Ancient Druids would light fires of Rowan wood to help induce insights as to how a battle might progress. The Rowan was known to be a tree belonging to the Faery. The Tuatha De Danaan are said to have brought the Rowan to Ireland from Tir Tairnagire, the ''Land of Promise''.
It's Elvish name, Luis; comes from the root Lu - ''time'' also found in lurus - ''to judge''.
Elves frequently hold their judical assembles under old Rowans.
Rowan is also used during rites of the second moon-vision moon for rites of knowledge and divination. This is based on the Celtic calender of the 13 moons and represents the moon os astral travel and vision, healing and empowerment.
Elves would gather under the protection of the Rowan Tree. The presence of this tree in your garden will provide Faery blessings and protection.
It bears the power of the Dark Goddess, the Crone Aspects of Mother Earth.
A tree associated with serpents, dragons and sacred places, the ley lines or dragon-lines of Earth Energy.
The dragon embodies primal energy; a strong force of creativity and natural energy flow, which cannot be ''slained'' or ''tamed''. Indeed ''slying the dragon'' in Christain legend is sometimes confused with modern technology's notions of domain over nature.
Dragon Energy is drawn into harmony when we enter into partnership with it through the eraction of standing stones of interactions of the dragon's lines.
Rowan helps attune to the energies of nature and cosmic perspective, allowing a deep understanding of the universe.
Folk-lore ~
Of old,during the month of May, farmers passed all their livestock through large hoop made of Rowan to protect them and ensure fertility.
When sliced a red berry from the Rowan, there's a pentagram in the berry which holds protection;
In folk magick, the red berries of the Rowan was soaked in water and then sprinkled around the area one wished to protect. the red berries of the Rowan were considered sacred in most cultures and symbolic of forces of creation - blood, life, death, and renewal.
The Rowan blossoms in May and still is in fruit by Lughnasadh in August. The old people of Ireland believed that Rowan possessed the power to restore lost youth and was and was guarded by serpents and dragons. they also associated the Rowan to Brigit whose arrows were made from rawan wood.
In Aegean/Mediterranean Myths the Rowan is connected to a tale about the drinking cup of Zues, was stolen from Olympus. An eagle was sent to recover the cup and a battle raged with the creatures that stole the cup. The legend has it, wherever a drop of blood or feather fell during the battle, Rowan tree subsequently sprouted.
The red berries are symbolically associated with droplets of blood and are used by many contemporary pagans and witches as such during ritual and magick. Gone are the days when sacrificial blood was used.
Tying two small twigs of Rowan together with red thread in the form of an equal armed cross is an age-old protective amulet.
Cornish peasants carried these as did the Scottish Highlanders sew them into the lining of their clothes before going to battle.
When a family member dies, planting a Rowan tree over their grave would prevent their souls from haunting the place. Highland women would make necklaces of the berries with red thread for protection. Spiritually it protected you from unwanted influences and symbolizes beauty, privacy, peace, and sanctuary.
Lessons of Rowan ~
The L indicates that you are to look within and seek for the insight is available if you know how and where to look. The Luis describes a vast sea of flooding vitality waiting to be tapped.
Take heart, any destruction you encounter will only be temperary. The challenge of Rowan is the avoidance of being overly influenced by forces outside yourself. You may encounter inner feelings of doubt, and you may tend to be over extending yourself.
Rowan wood can be carried and used to increase psychic powers. It's branches can be used for making dowsing rods or magical wands. The leaves and berries of the Rowan can be added to incense to aid in divination and increase charms.
Spiritual Goal ~
To possess the strength to turn away anything that threatens purpose and serenity.. to be unafraid.
Info provided by www.google.com, Magical properties of Rowan
Celtic Month ~
the 2nd Moon of the Celtic Year
Deity ~
Brigit, Dagda, Luhg
Symbols ~
Peridot
The Crane
The Green Dragon
Magical Aspects ~
The Rowan is seen as the tree of life. It is also known as Mountain Ash, Quickbeam, and The Witch Wand, and has been known as an aid and protection against enchantment. In the British Isles, Rowan is used as a protection against lightening and magickal charms.
Good for all rituals associated with empowerment, it represents the male essence. In times of strife and war, the rowan is good for protection and instilling courage; To increase virility and male strength, carry a small piece of Rowan inscribed with ogham.
Hung around the necks of hounds to increase their speed, and used to keep the dead from rising.
The Irish, Druids held it in particular esteem for it's physical healing as well as it's magickal properties.
The Ancient Druids would light fires of Rowan wood to help induce insights as to how a battle might progress. The Rowan was known to be a tree belonging to the Faery. The Tuatha De Danaan are said to have brought the Rowan to Ireland from Tir Tairnagire, the ''Land of Promise''.
It's Elvish name, Luis; comes from the root Lu - ''time'' also found in lurus - ''to judge''.
Elves frequently hold their judical assembles under old Rowans.
Rowan is also used during rites of the second moon-vision moon for rites of knowledge and divination. This is based on the Celtic calender of the 13 moons and represents the moon os astral travel and vision, healing and empowerment.
Elves would gather under the protection of the Rowan Tree. The presence of this tree in your garden will provide Faery blessings and protection.
It bears the power of the Dark Goddess, the Crone Aspects of Mother Earth.
A tree associated with serpents, dragons and sacred places, the ley lines or dragon-lines of Earth Energy.
The dragon embodies primal energy; a strong force of creativity and natural energy flow, which cannot be ''slained'' or ''tamed''. Indeed ''slying the dragon'' in Christain legend is sometimes confused with modern technology's notions of domain over nature.
Dragon Energy is drawn into harmony when we enter into partnership with it through the eraction of standing stones of interactions of the dragon's lines.
Rowan helps attune to the energies of nature and cosmic perspective, allowing a deep understanding of the universe.
Folk-lore ~
Of old,during the month of May, farmers passed all their livestock through large hoop made of Rowan to protect them and ensure fertility.
When sliced a red berry from the Rowan, there's a pentagram in the berry which holds protection;
In folk magick, the red berries of the Rowan was soaked in water and then sprinkled around the area one wished to protect. the red berries of the Rowan were considered sacred in most cultures and symbolic of forces of creation - blood, life, death, and renewal.
The Rowan blossoms in May and still is in fruit by Lughnasadh in August. The old people of Ireland believed that Rowan possessed the power to restore lost youth and was and was guarded by serpents and dragons. they also associated the Rowan to Brigit whose arrows were made from rawan wood.
In Aegean/Mediterranean Myths the Rowan is connected to a tale about the drinking cup of Zues, was stolen from Olympus. An eagle was sent to recover the cup and a battle raged with the creatures that stole the cup. The legend has it, wherever a drop of blood or feather fell during the battle, Rowan tree subsequently sprouted.
The red berries are symbolically associated with droplets of blood and are used by many contemporary pagans and witches as such during ritual and magick. Gone are the days when sacrificial blood was used.
Tying two small twigs of Rowan together with red thread in the form of an equal armed cross is an age-old protective amulet.
Cornish peasants carried these as did the Scottish Highlanders sew them into the lining of their clothes before going to battle.
When a family member dies, planting a Rowan tree over their grave would prevent their souls from haunting the place. Highland women would make necklaces of the berries with red thread for protection. Spiritually it protected you from unwanted influences and symbolizes beauty, privacy, peace, and sanctuary.
Lessons of Rowan ~
The L indicates that you are to look within and seek for the insight is available if you know how and where to look. The Luis describes a vast sea of flooding vitality waiting to be tapped.
Take heart, any destruction you encounter will only be temperary. The challenge of Rowan is the avoidance of being overly influenced by forces outside yourself. You may encounter inner feelings of doubt, and you may tend to be over extending yourself.
Rowan wood can be carried and used to increase psychic powers. It's branches can be used for making dowsing rods or magical wands. The leaves and berries of the Rowan can be added to incense to aid in divination and increase charms.
Spiritual Goal ~
To possess the strength to turn away anything that threatens purpose and serenity.. to be unafraid.
Info provided by www.google.com, Magical properties of Rowan