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Sorbus
Aucuparia
The
Lady of the Mountains
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| Black Eyed Susans |
LESSON OF THE ROWAN
from
The
Wisdom of Trees by Jane Gifford
Rowan is able to
flourish higher up on the mountains than most other trees. Closer to
the sun and
divine inspiration in this extreme environment, it yet retains its
grace of form
and its potential for healing. Exposed to the elements on solitary
crags, it
still produces blossom and berries to delight the eye and heal the
body,
bringing vibrant color and birdsong to the hills. Rowan emphasizes the
need for
color and creative endeavor in our lives and encourages us to open our
minds to
creative inspiration. It also teaches us that we can draw on the forces
of life
to heal ourselves and those around us. We can develop the art of
turning adversity
into creative opportunity. Rowan protects and gives courage and
strength to
those walking the path of spiritual growth and enlightenment. For the
Celts , the
rowan was the Tree of Quickening, of Sacred Fire, of the Awakening
Spirit, and
the Sun.
