Ash New Moon
Ash is the tree of initiation - The Axis Mundi tree - It connects all realms of consciousness-The otherworld, this world and the spirit world. Past, present and future.
New moons are always a sign and time of re-birth and re-activation.
They’re the beginning of a new lunar cycle.
Celtic tree astrology and the Celtic tree Calendar are modern constructs, dreamed up by Robert Graves, a poet and mythologist - Thirteen trees, one for each lunar cycle in the year.
Where astrology believes the effect of each new moon takes on the characteristics of astrological transits also occurring at the same time and of the archetypal sign it’s placed in. The tree calendar was developed so that each moon cycle took on the characteristics and archetypes of the tree it was placed in.
Archetypes of planets, the cosmos and nature offer us reflections of consciousness, they reinforce our inter-connective totality to all known and unknown things.
A S H
Common Name: Ash
Scientific Name: Fraxinus
Irish Name: Fuinseóg
Family: Oleaceae
Planet: The Sun & Neptune
Element: Water & Fire
Symbolism: Mastership, Power & Courage. The Ash tree has a complex root system, penetrating deep into the earth, reminding us to stay grounded.
Deity: Eostre
Stone: Turquoise
Colour: White / Pale Blue
Ash is the third consonant of the Ogham alphabet Nuin
This Ash new moon is the fifth of the Celtic year and third new moon of the Gregorian calendar.
It’s the tree of initiation - The Axis Mundi tree - It connects all realms of consciousness - The otherworld, this world and the spiritual world - Past, present and future.
The Celts interpreted three distinct things from the Ash tree
Expansion
Growth
Higher perspective.
The Ash lunar cycle is here to remind us that we’re all inter-connected.
The fruits of the Ash ripen and turn brown in autumn, these are known as Ash ‘keys’ -They’ve always fascinated and attracted me, (the immature early keys whilst still green can be eaten).
For me these ‘keys’ are more symbolic, I always like to keep some to remind me that this sacred tree signifies the unlocking of places within, deep knowledge, wisdom and knowing, reminding me that sometimes you just need a special key to unlock the hidden places…
It’s a good time to be gentle with yourself and others. The Ash axis mundi is key to your connection with the human spirit and soul of the world - Anima mundi.
The Ash tree can show and teach us how to be strong, grounded and rooted, whilst also considering and learning from the past, creating courageous positive action in the present that will be of benefit to the future.
Rituals associated with the ocean, prophetic dreams and spiritual journey’s are recommended this lunar cycle and instead of giving something up on this new moon (which is also the start of lent) TAKE something up.
Ritual for this Ash New Moon
Tree of Initiation.
Ash is key to healing the loneliness of the human spirit when it becomes disconnected and numb.
Fuinseóg holds the key to cosmic wisdom. Make your ritual this month be to Practice
Practice everyday, even if this is as simple as sitting in silence for 5 minutes - connect and unlock those doors within.
I’m going to add a 21 day meditation Practice that I did some time ago below.
Above all, visit an Ash tree, commune with it feel its soul its gifts, listen to its teachings. Tenderly yield to the dream and surrender.
Thank you for reposting the 21 days practice, the first meditation practice to work for me, I've missed it. Sass