Heather
Heather
Negative Traits:
- self-absorbed, talkative, needy of company, emotional instability, over-concerned, exhaustion
Positive Influences from the Tree:
- emotionally calm, fulfilled with self, brave, warm, approachable
Message:
- become happy in one’s own space through activity processes that fulfill the balance between passion and self-discipline
Qualities & Traits of the Heather Essence: ‘ The Wizard’
- very intuitive, strong gut instinct
- dislikes routine, easily frustrated
- life and soul of the party, radiant presence
- generous, attractive spirit, humourous
- natural born leaders, seeking things and situations that spark their interest
- inspired and easily flare up, like flames
- passionate and enthusiastic
- illumination, warmth, joy, represents energy at it’s most ethereal
- relates to heart and small intestine in the body
Earth Months – Tree – Moon Cycle connection:
- 1 of 5 inner constitutional tree essences (instead of connected to a moon cycle, it is representative of our deeper inner self cycles)
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Ancient Irish Ogham Alphabet:
Letter: V
Sound: Ura
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Holly
Holly
Imbalances:
- Suspicion, jealously, isolation
Balancing Influences from the Tree:
- Ability to communicate, Love of others especially close one and family
Message:
-Take action and communicate from a place of love. Cut the emotional ties that no longer serve you.
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Qualities & Traits of the Hawthorn Essence: ‘ The Ruler’
Among the Ogham tree astrology signs the Holly is one of regal status. Noble, and high-minded, those born during the Holly era easily take on positions of leadership and power. If you are a Holly sign you take on challenges easily, and you overcome obstacles with rare skill and tact. When you encounter setbacks, you simply redouble your efforts and remain ever vigilant to obtain your end goals. Very seldom are you defeated. This is why many people look up to you and follow you as their leader. You are competitive and ambitious even in the most casual settings. You can appear to be arrogant but in actuality you’re just very confident in your abilities. Truth be known, you are quite generous, kind and affectionate (once people get to know you). Highly intelligent, you skate through academics where others may struggle. Because many things come to you so easily, you may have a tendency to rest on your laurels. In other words, if not kept active, you may slip into an unhealthy and lazy lifestyle. Holly signs may look to Ash and Elder signs for balance and partnership.
Earth Months – Moon Tree Cycle connection:
- July 8 - August 4
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From www.oghamtrees.com, by Ian Claxton, founder of the Irish Ogham Trees:
' The ancient Celts would bring holly into their homes for their bright, cheerful disposition. They were also considered a symbol of good luck.
Just as the oak attracts lightning, holly repels lightning. It was often planted around homes for protection from lightning, and for this reason it is viewed as a symbol for protection.
Interestingly, science has actually discovered the distinct leaf-shape of the holly acts as a natural repellent for lightning energy, making the holly's protective significance more than just lore.
Holly leaves are very prickly, and deemed another metaphor for protection, vigilance, and stubborn victories won. When you are feeling the walls cave in on you, call upon the holly. Invoke its protective qualities and you will soon find you no longer need be on the defensive. The holly will protect and bolster you to victory.
As the ruler of winter, the holly is also associated with dreams and the subconscious. Druids would often invoke the holly energy for assistance in dream work as well as spiritual journeying.'
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