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Beltaine Treasure Hunt '08: THE CHARM OF IVY
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 Although Ivy is not really a tree, it is considered part of the Tree Ogham. Ivy's ability to kill even the mightiest oak attests to its great power. Consider its ability to bind together the trees of the forest into impenetrable thickets. Never take ivy internally because it can be poisonous. It has many good external uses including cleansing for wounds or sores and relief for headaches. (Celtic Tree Mysteries, Blamires) "Ivy was hung outside the house in England, and still is in Brittany and Normandy, as sign of good cheer, hence arose two proverbs– 'Good wine needs no bush,' i.e., the reputation is sufficiently good without further advertisement; and 'An owl in an Ivy bush,' as “perhaps denoting the union of wisdom or prudence with conviviality, as 'Be merry and wise.' And nigh thereto a little chappel stoode Which being all with Yvy overspread Deckt all the roofe, and shadowing the rode Seem’d like a grove faire branched over bed. Plant Lore of Shakespeare: http://5guys.wordpress.com/plant-lore-of-shakespeare/ If you like, you use this template or create your own to make yourself an ivy charm for the entrance of your home. Be of good cheer!  image 137155 Ivy plaque especially created for the Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt by Fedelm Cruithni |
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Lavender Ladybugs Thyme Bay Laurel Mint Answers to Spring Equinox Quix Dandelion for Spring Tonic Nettles for Spring Sun-Infused Calendula Healing Salve Fiddleheads Daffodil Quiz Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: APPLE Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: BOX SPRIGS Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: Hawthorn Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: Magical Fern Seeds Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: Mystic Mistletoe Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: EGLANTINE Beltaine Treasure Hunt '08 - GARLIC Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: FLAX BLOSSOMS Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: GREEN WHEAT EARS Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: THE SACRED OAK Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: VERVAIN |
