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25 gru 2023 · The holly tree is a versatile plant that has been used in witchcraft for centuries. Its sharp leaves and bright red berries make it a powerful symbol of protection and strength and the balance of masculine and feminine energies.
2 paź 2024 · Holy planted near a home is said to repel poison and protect from witchcraft and lightning. The wood has the power to tame animals and the flowers to freeze water. Herbal water made with holly has protective properties.
26 lis 2022 · Use holly to decorate the home for the Winter Solstice to bring protection and good luck. Do not bring holly inside before the eve of the Winter Solstice or there will be disharmony in the home. The Summer Solstice is associated with the the Oak King and the Winter Solstice is the Holly King.
29 kwi 2019 · Holly. The evergreen Holly tree embodies both protection and peace. It happily endures the changing of the seasons—for this reason, it is a symbol of immortality. Physical strength and sacrifice are also attributes of Holly. It is a symbol of the warrior, when the warrior is also spiritually aware and true of heart.
10 gru 2018 · Element: Fire. Ruler: Sun. Stone: Ruby, Bloodstone. Birds: Cardinal, Starling. Color: Red. Deity: Lugh, Tannus, Thor, Danu. Other: The Holly is an evergreen tree. Magickal Form: Wreaths, berries, leaves, wood. NOTE: Holly berries are poisonous! Powers: Protection, Anti-Lightning, Luck, Dream Magick.
Like several other native trees people believed it had protective properties. There were taboos against cutting down a whole tree and they were often left uncut in hedges when these were trimmed. A more arcane reason for this was to obstruct witches who people believed ran along the tops of hedges.
In the rich tapestry of Wiccan lore and pagan mythology, few tales capture the cyclical dance of nature and the nuanced balance of light and darkness quite like the story of the Oak King and the Holly King.
