28th October - 24th November
Reeds, or rushes, as they are also known, are more closely related to grasses than trees. They are included in the Tree Calendar as a gateway to the Otherworld. Reeds grow in muddy waters, their roots reaching deep into the Unknown.. They symbolically link the Underworld with our world above. In Egypt, the durable, strong fibres were employed for many important practical uses. Not only paper, but also cloth and sails were fashioned from them, whilst the hollow stalks could be bundled and used for thatching and for building light structures such as reed boats or effigies of the Gods. They were also used to make arrow shafts, a symbol of power and royalty. As strewing herbs they purified and consecrated the temples and sacred spaces with their sweet fragrance. Rich in volatile oils, they are valued for their medicinal properties as well as for their aphrodisiac and narcotic actions, which provide the key to their sacred significance. Reed signifies the 12th month of the Celtic Tree Calendar, the time of the year when the veils between the worlds are thinnest and the priestess ventures into the Underworld to be transformed in the realm of Hades.

USE FOR:
Wear this perfume to attune to the mysteries of life, death and transformation and to meditate on the meaning of the soul's journey.

TREE WISDOM PERFUMES
Inspired by the Celtic Tree Calendar, ‘Tree Wisdom Perfumes’ are a unique range of magical perfumes. According to ancient lore, trees are inhabited by angelic beings known as Dryads, who embody their souls. They are the keepers of nature's wisdom. Each type of tree speaks through its own particular Dryad and each holds the key to its own special aspect of this arcane earth wisdom.
Tree Wisdom Perfumes are inspired be the ancient Celtic tree lore and the Devic beings, who whisper their secrets in the rustling leaves. They contain a blend of pure essential oils and absolutes, as well as a magical infusion made from the leaves, buds, barks and flowers of their associated tree. May every one of them provide a key to the doors of perception and offer a unique glimpse into the Devic realms.

Supplied in a 5ml blue glass bottle, nicely boxed, with an explanatory leaflet.

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