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The Goddess Tree Grows *Holly

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ (I wish you a happy 07/08/09 today!) Holly

Green Man Tree Oracle Tree of Sacrifice Ilex Eighth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, July 8th - August 4th Eighth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Tinne Planet: Mars and Saturn Element: Fire Symbolism: The Sword of Truth, Unconditional love, sacrifice, reincarnation Sto… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on July 8, 2009 at 6:52pm — 1 Comment

The Goddess Tree Grows *Oak

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Oak Oak in the forest towers with might, In the fire brings the Gods in sight.

Quercus Seventh month of the Celtic Tree calendar, June 10th - July 7th Seventh consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Duir Planet: Jupiter and Mars Element: Water Symbolism: Sovereignty, rulership, power, Strength & Endurance, Generosity… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on June 14, 2009 at 9:13pm — 1 Comment

The Goddess Tree Grows *HAWTHORN

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ HAWTHORN Crataegus oxyacantha The May Tree Sixth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, May 13th - June 9 Sixth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Huath

Hawthorn is burned to purify, and draw faery to your eye. Planet: Mars and Venus Symbolism: Purification, sacred marriage and male-female unity Stone: Lapis Lazuli, B… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on May 13, 2009 at 8:48pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *WILLOW

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Willow Willows which by water stand Ease us to the Summerland.

Salix alba Tree of Enchantment, Tree of Witcheries Fifth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, April 15th - May 12th Fifth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Saille ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on April 15, 2009 at 7:37pm — 1 Comment

The Goddess Tree Grows *Alder

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows Alder

Alnus Glutinosa Tree of the God Bran Fourth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, March 18 - April 14 Fourth consonant of the Ogham alphabet Fearn Planet: Neptune Element: Fire and Water Symbolism: Release, Shield and Foundation, Determination, Discrimination and Inner Confidence, Royalty Stone: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli (understanding the… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on March 18, 2009 at 8:23pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Ash

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ASH

Fraxinus americana The World Tree; Tree of Life Third month of the Celtic Tree calendar, February 18th - March 17th Third consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Nion Planet: The Sun and Neptune Element: Water, Fire Symbolism: Mastership and Power Stone: Turquoise, Lepidolite (Increase psychic awareness) Birds: Common Snip… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on February 18, 2009 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Rowan

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Rowan "Rowan is the tree of power, causing life and magic to flower."

Sorbus Aucuparia The Lady of the Mountains Second month of the Celtic Tree calendar, January 21st - February 17th Second consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Luis Planet: The Sun, Mercury Element: Fire Symbolism: Protection and Inspiration Stone: T… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on January 21, 2009 at 4:36pm — 2 Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Beech

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows Wishing you a very Happy New Year, filled with Joy, Prosperity, and Love ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ BEECH Fagus grandifolia

Tree of Learning The Tree of the Whole Year Round Additional consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Phagos Planet: Mercury, Saturn Element: Air, Earth Symbolism: Learning & Knowledge, Understanding, sustenance and pre… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on January 5, 2009 at 9:32am — 1 Comment

The Goddess Tree Grows *Birch

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ BIRCH

"Three Sisters" from the woods near my home Betulaceae The Lady of the Woods First month of the Celtic Tree calendar, December 24th - January 20th First consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Beith Planet: Venus Element: Air, Water Symbolism: Renewal and Protection, The Tree of Inception and of New Beginnings.… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on December 24, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *YEW

May Peace and Joy find you and yours on this Yule season. Blessings to you, from The Goddess Tree From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ YEW

Taxus baccata Tree of Resurrection, Tree of Eternity Winter Solstice, December 21st Fifth vowel and last letter of the Ogham alphabet - Idho Planet: Saturn and Pluto Element: Earth and Water Symbolism: The Tree o… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on December 21, 2008 at 1:20am — 2 Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Elder

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ELDER

Sambucus canadensis The Elder Mother; The Queen of Herbs 13th month of Celtic Tree calendar, November 25 - December 21 13th consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Ruis Planet: Venus Element: Water Symbolism: Judgment, Transformation, Death & Regeneration, Fate, The Inevitable Sacred numbers: Five - each elderflow… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on November 25, 2008 at 9:08pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Blackthorn

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ BLACKTHORN

The Mother of the Wood Samhain, Hallowe'en, All Souls; October 31 / November 1 Fourth of the Witches' Cross-Quarter Sabbats Planet: Mars, Saturn Element: Earth, Fire Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio Symbolism: The inevitability of Death, Protection and Revenge, Strife and Negativity, The Balance between l… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on October 31, 2008 at 11:31am — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Reed

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows REED

Phragmites communis 12th month of Celtic Tree calendar, October 28 - November 24 12th letter of the Ogham alphabet - nGetal Stone: Black Obsidian Color: Crimson Bird: Geese, Kingfisher Deity: Coventina, Morrigan, Rhiannon, Manannan Mac Lir, Poseidon, Pwyll Folk Names: Sweet flag, myrtle grass, norfolk reed Reed has se… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on October 28, 2008 at 2:47pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Ivy, September 30 - October 27

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ IVY

Hedera Helix 11th month of Celtic Tree calendar, September 30 - October 27 11th consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Gort Planet: Moon, Saturn Element: Water Symbolism: Fidelity and Fertility, Protection, Healing Stone: Opal Color: Indigo Bird: Lark, mute Swan, Swallow Deity: Ariadne, Artemis,… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on September 30, 2008 at 8:52pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Aspen, September 21

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ASPEN

Populus Tremula Whispering Tree Autumn Equinox, September 21st Fourth Vowel of the Ogham alphabet - Eadhadh Planet: Mercury Element: Air Symbolism: Ascent, Protection, Overcoming fear. Stone: Black Opal Birds: Mourning Dove, Swan Color: Gray Deity: Persephone, Hades Sabbat: Mabon, Autumn Equinox Folk Name: Eur… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on September 21, 2008 at 1:46pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Apple, September 2 - 29

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ APPLE

Pyrus Malus Fruit of Love Tenth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, September 2nd - September 29 Tenth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Quert Planet: Venus Element: Water Symbolism: Love & Trust, Health, Garden Magick Stone: Emerald, Rose Quartz Birds: Grosbeak Color: Yellow-Green, Pink De… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on September 4, 2008 at 7:38am — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Hazel, August 5 - September 1

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ HAZEL

Corylus Tree of Knowlege Ninth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, August 5th - September 1st Ninth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Coll Planet: Mercury Element: Air Symbolism: Wisdom & Divination, Poetry & Science, Playfulness & Enchantment, Healing Arts Stone: Topaz, Pearl Birds: Crane Color: Orange… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on August 5, 2008 at 1:07am — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Holly, July 8 - August

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Holly

Tree of Sacrifice Ilex Eighth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, July 8th - August 4th Eighth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Tinne Planet: Mars and Saturn Element: Fire Symbolism: The Sword of Truth, Unconditional love, sacrifice, reincarnation Stone: Ruby, Bloodstone Powers: Protection, Anti-Lightning,… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on July 8, 2008 at 12:44am — 1 Comment

The Goddess Tree Grows *Heather, June 21

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows Blessed Summer Solstice to all my Friends and Sisters! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ HEATHER Calluna vulgaris Flower of Passion

3rd vowel of the Ogham alphabet - Ura June 21, Summer Solstice Planet: Venus Element: Water Symbolism: unbridled Passion (and its consequences,) Protection, luck Stone: Garnet Color: Red, white Bird:… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on June 21, 2008 at 1:16am — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Oak, June 9 - July 7

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark The Goddess Tree Grows ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ OAK Quercus

Seventh month of the Celtic Tree calendar, June 10th - July 7th Seventh consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Duir Planet: Jupiter and Mars Element: Water Symbolism: Sovereignty, rulership, power, Strength & Endurance, Generosity & Protection, Justice & Nobility, Honesty & Bravery Stone: Diam… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn LaFae on June 10, 2008 at 7:42am — No Comments

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Thankful for so many things!

With the time of Thanksgiving drawing near, I am reminded that today would have been my sister, Dixie's, birthday. she was born in 1944 and died in 1992. she drowned in Key West, Florida. She and I were very close-Psychically connected. When she died, my world seemed to close in on me. Then in 1997, another sister, Suzanne, died. She died of Respiratory arrest in Santa Rosa, California. She was born in 1942. I was also psychically connected to her. My father died in 1997 and my husband died in 1… Continue

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Magic Fairy Flowers and Trees

Magic Fairy Flowers and Trees

Nature is sacred!

MAGIC FAIRY TREES

ELDER trees offer protection to fairies from negative spirits. They may become offended by the misuse of the wood from the elder. Folklore advises to never lay a baby in an elder wood cradle or fairies spirit the baby away or pinch them so that they bruise.

Elderberry wine is considered fairy wine. Drinking it is said to enable you to see fairies. Add dried elderberries to an incense mixture that you burn to attract fairies to… Continue

Posted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven) on November 21, 2009 at 10:52am — 1 Comment

All about Isaac

This blog is about a man I have known for more than 35 years. His name is Phillip Emmons Isaac Bonewits, known either as Isaac, or affectionately as ol’ Boney. Stephen called him Boneywits. It was he who gave me my 1st Order ordination in the RDNA. Actually, to be more exact, I was ordained into the SDNA (Schismatic Druids of North America), the schism he started, which became in a few years the ADF (Ar nDraiochta Fein our own Druidry). Recently he underwent surgery for two worrisome colonic cys… Continue

Posted by Tegwedd ShadowDancer on November 20, 2009 at 9:19pm — 2 Comments

LIMITED EDITION PRINT BY JOSEPHINE WALL - 'BRIDGE OF HOPE'

Our Giclee prints are produced on a specially coated canvas, using the finest Epson inks and sealed with a permanent varnish. The colourfastness has been tested to exceed 50 years life. Images or paintings are scanned to high resolution digital files. The artwork is then carefully reproduced using a high-end ink jet printer and stable pigment-based inks.

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Posted by putnamwitches on November 16, 2009 at 10:54am

Nidlongdir News Nov. 2009

Nidlongdir News Nov. 2009-11-15

Dear Friend,

I am very pleased to tell you that the… Continue

Posted by Marianne Mathiasen on November 15, 2009 at 5:06pm — 1 Comment

JOSEPHINE WALL'S ARTWORK FEATURED ON TELEVISION

Check it out..!!

Josephine’s work was featured during the making of a television programme called Homes Under the Hammer.

The programme followed the refurbishment of a property called the Windcliffe Hotel on the Isle of Wight, from the auction purchase to it’s conversion into what has become t… Continue

Posted by putnamwitches on November 6, 2009 at 5:36pm

New Nidlongdir Fairy House Project

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Posted by Marianne Mathiasen on October 15, 2009 at 5:17am — 2 Comments

MEET SUE MILLER'S BROTHER PAUL

ODE TO HEAVEN & NATURE

Sue's Brother Paul passed away this past July 20th. He was only… Continue

Posted by putnamwitches on October 9, 2009 at 10:30am

Nidlongdir got the October 2009 Froudian Artist Award

I am so proud my website www.nidlongdir.com has received the October 2009 Froudian Artist Award of the Month.

Have a magic day!
Marianne

Posted by Marianne Mathiasen on September 30, 2009 at 1:58pm

THE JOHNSON GALLERIES - HOWARD DAVID JOHNSON

Johnson, (Howard) David (1954-) A United States Illustrator and Painter. His scientific and realistic approach to illustrating history, folklore and mythology brought him international acclaim after his King Arthur Illustrations were exhibited in The British Museum in 1996. Johnson has illustrated A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, The Legends of King Arthur by Sir James Knowles and The Mabinogion by Lady Charlotte Guest and many other books.

He has done illustrations for books,… Continue

Posted by putnamwitches on September 16, 2009 at 3:27pm

FEATURED FAIRY ARTIST JOSEPHINE WALL

Fairies are invisible and inaudible like angels. But their magic sparkles in nature. ~Lynn Holland

The fairy poet takes a sheet
Of moonbeam, silver white;
His ink is dew from daisies sweet,
His pen a point of light.
~Joyce Kilmer

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They’re only weeds if you don’t want them

Our garden has, for too long, been somewhat neglected. Not intentionally, it's a time thing, I'm sure many of you have the same problem!

Beyond the Veil

I have witnessed many such Tattoos in my years as a Tattoo Artist and it is always an honour and a privilege to be a part of something so deeply personal in a person's life. I have said before, much like the old saying "wearing your heart on your sleeve", Tattoos depict this visually, like lifting the veil to your soul.

The Ghosts of Kilmartin and The Kings of Dunadd

The journey took us through the Trossachs, which is wild with an array of colour from burnt oranges, reds aglow with the morning sun, and golden yellows. The mountains, which surround us on the road, cocoon us on our journey separating us off from the noisy chaotic world. Here you can breathe clean fresh air that fills your soul and makes your heart sing. The journey is enough to heal you from your heavy burdens of life

Summer Stood Naked

Summer stood naked but for glimpse of my eye

Collaborating with Faeries

I realize there are many members of Enchanted Folk who have had personal experiences with the Fae. I also know there are quite a few of you who channel faeries through your art, music or writing. Now, I would not tell this story to just anybody, but I know you Believe.

The Origins of the Fae, Part 1: Danu and the Tuatha de’Danaan

The farther back in time that we seek knowledge, at present, the less we actually have that says what was 'real' and what was the imaginative fancies of a storyteller. History becomes Legend, Legend becomes Myth, and all that we claim to 'know' is based on murky and incomplete reconstructions derived from scraps of parchment, papyrus, and chiseled stone markings that may or may not have been correctly translated.

Part Two - “The Almond Story”

Once upon a time, a small nation was plunged into civil war, leaving its people poor, dying, desperate. To escape, hundreds and thousands of people fled the country, risking death for the promise of safety in the golden country, any country but Vietnam.

Michaelmas Daisy: Aster Novi-belgii

Genus: Aster: Novi-belgii Meaning: Farewell. So named because it bloomed around St Michaels day, a festival celebrated on 29th September. Although now a Christian festival it has it roots firmly in ancient Pagan practices.

Hansel and Gretel, A Fairy Tale Opera for Autumn

Autumn is one of my favorite Seasons. I am in touch with SPIRIT OF THE FOREST, who is the Guardian of her Realm. She protects the Creatures dwelling in her Sacred Tree Cathedrals, as they prepare for winter's cold. And she oversees the progressive color change of leaf foliage, culminating in brilliant hues.

The Sisters of Fate

There is a painting by John William Waterhouse that shows the Fate who measures the thread of life tangled in the strand, looking tentative and uncertain, unwillingly bound by the thread. The Fates in trilogy keep close watch over Titania's journey, watching her make decisions that lead her toward them, and others that lead her away.

The Time of The Long Pipes Has Come!

Once again the year is turning! The wind is blowing form the north, and soon the nights will become bitterly cold here in Denmark. Aska the spirit of autumn will make sure the leaves will be decorated in red, yellow or brown colours, and in the mornings the frost will create lovely lace patterns on my windows, and I will light a candle to keep out the dark.

Autumn days with midnight skies

Autumn days with midnight skies scurrying squirrels with nuts to hide Sun going down burns an amber glow as bonfire embers spark in shards

The Sleeping Giant Awakes

The giant has just awakened from a century's long sleep and is moving from his resting place where he has become part of the landscape and geography. On his back are the trees and the shrubs that have grown there over the years along with the ruins of human habitations that have been built thereon long ago- castle-like structures and ruined edifices, all from a bygone era like the giant himself.

LADYBIRD and LORDBIRD BEETLES RULE!

Did you hear about, or see the recent fantastic photo of a tree inundated with lady beetles? It seems this is not unusual. Ladybeetles hibernate.

Atlantia

The harvest sun is swelling the pumpkins in my veg patch and mysterious mushrooms dot the lawn in the damp mornings. A new season heralds a new project in my studio...

Excerpts from The Nidlongdir Post.

Is King Apple Strong having a love affair? Elodie, who is the owner of one of the fashion shops in Upper Branch Road Leafenheim, claims that she has seen King Apple Strong walking hand in hand with a dark lady in the Queen's Garden, outside Apple Hold Castle. A representative of the royal court obstinately denies the rumors!

The Hidden Tree

I have some very exciting news! Marianne and I have discovered some hidden whispering leaves and books inside the Whispering Library, we spent two weeks during the summer reading under the trees there. The oak spirit, and caretaker of the library, even gave us two large moss pillows for the moss chairs so that we could spend the night reading by the moonlight.

I Left My Ghost in New Orleans

I miss the old haunted streets and buildings I know so well; I miss the true cajun people who are among the friendliest and most charming in the world; the voodoo; the Quarter's oldest ghost and vampire tour, the dark & rich New Orleans coffee smell wafting from Cafe du Monde, the jazz music on every street in the Vieux Carré.

Raven Call

When I have the opportunity to travel, I often go with my dear friend, Carla, whom I have known for over thirty years. It is always fun to travel with someone who has like interests and Carla is like a second sister to me. We both enjoy exploring off the beaten path finding places less people venture.

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