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| CELTIC BIRTHDAY TREES |
| Vine September 2 ~ September 29 The Communicator Positive ego strength abounds whilst the tendency toward mental tasks are high. Making connections in a relaxing way comes naturally. |
| Vine Celtic name: Muin (pronounced: muhn) Celtic Lunar Month Info 1oth Moon of the Celtic Year Color: varies Gemstone: Amethyst Element: - Planet: Jupiter & Moon Bird: White Swan The month of Vine is a good time to inspire, imagination, poetry and imagery. Herbal uses, history & folklore below! |
| is harvested and so is a good time to do any and all rituals associated with the harvest – in fact, the Autumn Equinox (called Harvest Home or Mabon) is celebrated during this month. The Grape has applications in Faerie work, garden magick, joy, exhilaration, wrath, mental powers, rebirth, happiness, fertility, inspiration, prosperity, and binding. The leaves and fruit from Vines can be used to overcome inferiority complexes and to enhance ambition. The Grape Vine also symbolizes resurrection because its strength is preserved in the wine, that magical elixir that’s known for its ability to dissolve the boundaries between us, allow us to mingle more easily, and relax with others. Herbal Usage ine. Parts Used: Berries, wood, leaves, juice, seeds. The leaves from some varieties of Grape can be used to make teas for treating diarrhea, hepititas, and upset tummies. Grape leaves can also be used externally for poultices to treat rheumatism, headaches and fevers. The fruit from most viney plants can be eaten and can be juiced for drinking. The juices can also be fermented into various wines and alcoholic beverages. Eating grapes or raisins is said to increase fertility, as well as strengthen mental powers. History & Lore An annual Grape Vine Festival called the Vinalia Rostica was held by the Greeks and the Romans – this was a festival of thanksgiving for the first of the grape harvest and was dedicated to God Dionysos / Bacchus and to the Goddess Venus of the Grape Vine; and also to Minerva. It was celebrated by offering the first fruits of the grape harvest and prayers for sustenance for all. The Grape Vine is also sacred to the deities Osiris, Hathor, and Demeter – and its five-pointed leaves are sacred to the Goddess in general. Other specific deities associated with the Vine are Rhea, Oenone, Aphrodite, Branwen, Guinevere and Etain. The wood of Vines is one of the nine traditional firewoods to be added to the Belfire that is burned at Beltane – as the tree of tree of joy (its juice is capable of altering consciousness), Vine is added to the fire as a celebration of joy. Sources Robert Graves, The White Goddess 1948 dutchie.org |
