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Post by artanaro on Dec 28, 2005 10:30:48 GMT -5
Here goes infor concerning the Hawthorn
QUENYA = EKTAR
SINDARIN = êg
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Post by artanaro on Dec 28, 2005 10:31:12 GMT -5
Celtic Ogham Lore concerning the Hawthorn :
Name = Huath
Letter = H
Word Ogham of Morainn = CONDAL CON, pack of wolves
Word Ogham of Cuchulain = ANNSAM AIDHCHE .i. HUATH, difficult night, Hawthorn.
Word Ogham of Aonghus = BANAD GNUISI, whitening of face.
Physical Level
The hawthorn, whitethorn, or quickthorn can grow to a height of 45 feet. These days, it is usually cut back to form low, thick hedges, and is rarely seen as a full-grown tree. It is very distinctive, with its profusion of small, white flowers in May, which turn to bright red berries and darker, fleshy fruits, known as haws, later in the year. Its bark is grayish-brown, flecked with small scales, and covered with the very hard and sharp thorns that give the tree its name. Its leaves, which are on alternate sides of the prickly, twisted stalks, have deeply divided lobes, giving them a similar appearance to small oak leaves. The leaves make a pleasant tea good for people with cardiac or circulatory problems. It is also a remedy for those suffering from sudden emotional stress, or for people with long term nervous conditions. The juice can also be used in the treatment of asthma, rheumatism, arthritis, and laryngitis.
It is often found growing on fairy hills, the Sidhe mounds described in the legends. It is commonly believed to have been placed there by the fairies as a warning to humans, in order to protect the mound, for no sensible person would ever disturb such a tree. When the DeLorean car company opened its factory in Ireland, part of the development site included such a mound, with a hawthorn growing from it. None of the Irish workmen would remove the mound and ,eventually, John DeLorean himself drove the bulldozer to clear it away. History has shown the grave error of his actions.
Hawthorn is most often found today forming hedges along country lanes, where its closely-knitted branches and sharp thorns make it ideal for the purpose. When it is allowed to grow wild, it can take on some very peculiar shapes, and is often found standing alone in the middle of a field or hillside. Perhaps it was this unusual characteristic that encouraged the belief that it had been planted by fairies. Despite its gnarled appearance and formidable thorns, the hawthorn in full bloom is a very attractive tree.
Mental Level
The word for this tree , Huath, or Uath, means "frightful" or "horrible" and provides a clue to its magickal virtues and uses. The description in the Word Oghams : pack of wolves, difficult night, whitening of face, also suggest this unpleasant aspect. All the trees we have examined so far can be used consciously and deliberately as an integral part of an Otherworld journey, to initiate new Work appropriate to the meanings and virtues of each tree. Hawthorn, however, is very different, and has a very different function. The letter H has a distinct function within the rules of Gaelic grammar as neither consonant nor vowel. Similarly, the Hawthorn has a distinct function within the normal rules of tree magick and should not be used by the magician as a deliberate symbol invoked during Otherworld journeys or rituals. Its magickal function is as a symbol to be used only by those in the Otherworld as a warning to the magician to prepare for something about to happen. It should arise spontaneously and , I hope, infrequently during Workings. It should never be sought by the Otherworld traveler. If it does arise, it usually indicates that something you started, perhaps at another level, is taking effect, and the inevitable backlash is about to hit you. This is not as ominous as it seems although the backlash can be quite unpleasant. If it is expected and understood for what it is, then most of the sting is taken out of it, and it will be easier to cope with.
This is a rule of magick that magicians - experienced and inexperienced - must understand. If you start any magickal Working that uses new energies, or sets up a new chain of events, there is always a backlash. It may be as simple as your feeling out of sorts for a few days. The Word Ogham of Aonghus refers to this as the "whitening in the face". It may manifest as a feeling of irritability, which causes arguments between people who normally get along well together. This is what Morainn's "pack of wolves" reference warns. It may even manifest as a deep-rooted fear , tension, or depression. This is the "difficult night" in the Word Ogham of Cuchulain.
The hawthorn is used by the Otherworld to show you that the unpleasantness of the backlash is temporary, and is nothing to worry about. Although this experience can be difficult, especially for the less experienced magick worker, it should be seen as positive and encouraging, indicating to you that your early magickal actions have been successful. Often when this first occurs to the fledgling magick worker, he or she starts to imagine some sort of psychic attack from anonymous black sorcerors who are trying to disrupt the Work at hand. This is rarely the case, and any such notions can be replaced with the positive knowledge that , despite immediate feelings and concerns, things are going very well.
Spiritual Level
The power of H is that it increases the power of other letters in a grammatical context. This applies equally to the power of hawthorn on a spiritual level. Once the magickal or spiritual Work is finished, you must expect a period of disruption, which should not be too severe or upsetting. This negative period can be put to positive use as a time for you to recharge your spiritual batteries by contemplating the success of the magickal or spiritual operation that is causing the upset. This may seem contradictory, but you must remember that energy is neutral, and only appears negative or positive depending upon your reaction to it. This reflection on your success if not to be an unhealthy wallowing in self praise, or the start of an uncontrollable ego; it is a well-deserved and quite acceptable recognition of your abilities and skills. Acknowledging these has the effects of strengthening them for the next time you call upon them. Use hawthorn to increase and improve your spiritual aspirations through understanding the reason behind your suffering, and by turning the whole experience into a positive and useful one. Hawthorn offers rest and recuperation before the next new piece of Work is tackled.
(from Celtic Tree Mysteries by Steve Blamires)
Let me know what you think...Do you agree? Disagree?
Namarie
Artanaro
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