Hawthorn ( Crataegus Mongyna)
Huathe
As we approach Beltane (May Day) it seems right to honour the Hawthorn tree (Huathe). My favourite tree, especially as the May Flowers (Hawthorn Blossoms) appear. Although in Scotland this often happens towards the end of May and into the beginning of June!
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photo by DH Wright on Flickr |
Hawthorn is considered to be the haunt of faeries and is associated with the Beltane themes of love, fertlility and burgeoning sexuality. It is a tree of the heart, of healing broken hearts and mending relationships, helping to release blocked energy, stress and fear.
The saying above may refer to the appearance of the blossom (May) or to the end of the Month of May. Either way, I am not dispensing with my fleece just yet!
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