Life Energy Influenced by Rowan Tree
Quickbeam Magical and Protective Powers in Mythology
In The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien’s young Ent, "Quickbeam," takes the initiative in a situation. Quickbeam is an old name for the Rowan tree. The fast-growing tree is often first to appear in an unplanted area that eventually becomes a forest (takes the initiative).
In Norse mythology, it is written that Embla, the first woman, was made from the Rowan tree. Also, during Thor’s journey to the Underworld, he fell into a swift-moving river. A Rowan tree bent over to help him get onto the shore. The Old Norsemen treated the tree as sacred and holy.
Rowan Influence and Life Energy
The tree’s protective influence, according to many, is its ability to strengthen a person’s life energy. When that energy is positive, personal power can be so strong that it can withstand negative forces.
With that, a person is able to break victim consciousness and be self protective. The strengthened intuitive insights help a person discriminate between what is harmful and what is good.
There is strong belief to this day that the Rowan’s energy can increase a person’s abilities to communicate with the spirit realms.
Ancient Symbol of Protection on Rowan Berries
Each berry of the Rowan tree has a five-pointed star (pentagram) which is the ancient symbol of protection. It represents the five elements: earth, air, water, fire, and spirit.
Celtic people shared the common belief that this "Tree of Life" offered protection from evil spirits. On the night before May Day, they tied sprigs of the tree to cows’ tales and horses’ halters.
It was common for people to plant a Rowan tree near the doors of their home, or they'd place Rowan twigs over the door. It was often planted in churchyards to ward off evil spirits. Twigs of Rowan were placed on graves “to keep the unquiet dead from leaving their grave.”
For protection, Highland Scottish women wore Rowan berries strung as necklaces on thread that was dyed red. In Wales, people commonly wore a cross carved from a piece of the tree’s wood.
Rowan branches were hung above stable doors in some Scottish areas. The belief was that they would prevent witches from taking the horses for a midnight ride.
Some people considered the tree to be a protection from fairies. Others believed that fairies loved the tree and would go great distances to find it. In Sligo, Ireland there is a story of fairies who hired a giant to protect their Rowan tree.
A tradition that continues in some cultures is that of giving a Rowan wood cross to newborn babies to protect them. The crosses are replaced with new ones each year.
Uses of Quickbeam Fruit and Wood
The thread used for a talisman or Rowan berry necklace was dyed red with the juice of the berries. A rosary of dried berries on a red thread was traditionally worn by travelers. Ritual garments worn by Druids (Celtic members of the priestly class) for lunar celebrations, were dyed black using the bark and berries of the Rowan.
The berries were used for medicinal purposes. In the Highlands, wines were made of the berries, and in Wales ale was made. The Irish used the fruit to flavor mead. Rowan wine is considered an aid to second sight.
The wood from a Rowan tree, symbolizing growth and rebirth, is used to protect against adversity. Its density meant that it was the ideal material for walking sticks, Druids’ staffs, and divining rods. It is still considered to be the best wood for making divining rods and magic wands.
As stated on the “White Dragon” website, “It has always been used by the wise ones and revered as a powerful influence and should be treated with the greatest respect.”
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Rowan Tree (European) In Maturity
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