Hawthorn

Plant1 tradition

overview

The hawthorn, or may tree, blooms at Beltane and is one of the sacred trees of the fair folk; lone hawthorns in Ireland are still left uncut. Its blossom brings fertility and happiness, its thorns protection.

Uses

Fertility and Beltane
Protection
Happiness
Fairy work

ritual

Working with it

Decorate the altar with hawthorn blossom at Beltane, but bring it indoors only for the festival itself, as tradition advises. Tie ribbons with wishes to a hawthorn and leave an offering.

⚠ Safety note for Hawthorn

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Botanical name: Crataegus monogyna
Planet: ♂︎ Mars
Element: Fire
Works for: Fertility Protection Harmony
Forms: flowersberriesleaveswood
How to use: Hang over a door or windowAltar or offeringGrow it

⚠ Safety

Interacts with medications. Can change how medicines work. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Projective

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Where the traditions place it

Mars — Common practice