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59 Rowan and Red Thread: The Celtic Tree of Protection at Samhain
In this episode Where we stand on the Wheel of the Year: the week before Samhain, the Hunter’s Moon in Taurus, the Orionid meteor shower, and the start of Scorpio season with Mercury and Venus retrograde Rowan’s many old names, the tiny five-pointed star on every berry, and its place in the Irish ogham How Scottish families used rowan wood and red thread to guard the hearth, the butter churn and the cattle, and the old Scots rhyme that went with it The Irish tale of the Quicken Tree of Dubhros, a rowan that fed, healed and sheltered two lovers on the run A traditional rowan and apple jelly, the old Highland companion to venison and game How to make a red thread protection charm from the trees that guard your own home     Herb featured: Rowan, also called mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia, with the native American mountain ash, Sorbus americana). Rowan berries are never eaten raw. They’re used only cooked, as in jelly. Be certain of your tree before gathering, and leave plenty for the birds.   Join the free Samhain circle: “The Thinning Veil: A Samhain Circle of Herbs and Remembrance,” Sunday, October 25, on the eve of the Hunter’s Moon. The link is in this week’s newsletter, “A Red Thread on the Kitchen Door.” If you can’t join live, a recording will follow.   From the Herbary Archive: Episode #08, “One of Windsor,” the story of Alse Young, the first woman executed for witchcraft in the American colonies, in Hartford in 1647. Click here to listen https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/15432050   ✍️ Join my Newsletter! If you'd like to know me a little more personally, a letter arrives from the garden each Friday — seasonal stories, herbal wisdom, the quiet rhythms of the Celtic year, and personal videos from the Herbary I'm building by hand.   You'll be the first to hear about new offerings, upcoming classes, and hands-on workshops. And each month, subscribers receive the topic and the link for our free Zoom circle, where we gather to learn and linger together.   It's a slow, unhurried corner of the internet. Come as you are. https://thenewenglandherbary.com/join/   🌿 Herbs & Favorite Tools (affiliate links — thank you for supporting this work) Herbs featured in this Show: 1. Red Cotton Thread https://amzn.to/4yO88rA 2. Dried Organic Tulsi/Holy Basil https://amzn.to/4dLPVCC 3. Jelly bag and stand https://amzn.to/4BdTM5r 4. Square Small 17 oz Jam Jars with Airtight Lids 6 Pack Wide Mouth https://amzn.to/4ecAfsc My favorite tea-making tools:   BAYKA French Press Coffee Maker https://amzn.to/4r4LYNH   Cold Brew Coffee Filter for Wide Mouth Mason Jar  https://amzn.to/4qWQr4L   Heat-proof wide-mouth mason jars https://amzn.to/4pNflmq   📚Bookstore - Brenda J. Sullivan Books https://www.brendajsullivanbooks.com/   🌱 My Garden Journal – A How-To Garden Book for Kids Because every gardener starts with a single seed — and a little curiosity. My Garden Journal is part how-to guide, part creative keepsake, designed to help children (and their grown-ups) learn the basics of growing food and flowers while documenting their journey. Inside you’ll find: Simple planting guidance Space for drawings, photos, and notes Imaginative themed gardens (Harry Potter Herb Garden, Young Chef’s Garden, Monarch Butterfly Garden) Perfect for homeschooling families, budding herbalists, and anyone who wants to grow confidence by growing plants. ✨ You’ll be amazed at how much you — and your garden — grow when you take time to journal the journey.   🌿 Work With Me 🌙 Herbal Consultations (Now Open) Root your wellness in the wisdom of the plants — and the stars. My one-on-one consultations offer gentle, grounded guidance rooted in traditional herbalism, vitalist principles, and (if you wish) astrology. Each session begins with listening. 👉 Learn more here: https://mailchi.mp/351efb18cd6b/one-on-one-consultations-landing-page   ☕ Buy Me a Cup of Tea If this story brought you comfort, you can support the channel here: https://buymeacoffee.com/thompsonstg   🎶 Music Credits A heartfelt thank you to Alexander Nakarada for the music featured in this story. I am a Patreon supporter of Alexander’s work.   🎼 Song: Planning - 320bit -  September 5, 2021 🔗 https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/   🌿 Stay Connected Website: https://thenewenglandherbary.com/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@thenewenglandherbary?si=f7_MB0XEz0vn0Xr   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewenglandherbary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578148227744 The New England Herbary is a project of Thompson Street Farm LLC. https://thompsonstreetfarm.com/  
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