CELTIC TREE ASTROLOGY
NGETAL/REED - October 28 - November 24
Characteristics
The Reed Tree - Reed people have a powerful presense and a great deal of personal magnetism! This attracts most people but will repel the over-sensitive. They are never lacking in the ability to overcome even overwhelming odds. Because of their power they must follow a narrow line of virtuous morals, if they fall off that line they can be dangerous people indeed! They are imaginative and have a clear view of complex matters. They make powerful friends but can also be powerfully jealous! This jealously can also turn to violence if not held in careful check! Reed people always strive for complete power within as well as without. They make wonderful leaders but may have a bit of the "peter pan" syndrome! They are immensly caring and passionate lovers... as long as they can keep the jealousy in check!
Flower
Watermint
The watermint is was closely linked to the Celtic guardians of sacred springs and streams and was used in the Middle Ages as a strewing herb. The Water Mint, which can grow to be a little over three feet tall, bears a perfume similar to that of the Bergamot Orange. When crushed, it produces a highly aromatic and minty scent.
Gemstone
Jasper
Also known as the "Supreme Nurturer" jasper is a pretty and inexpensive earth stone. Egyptian tombs and parts of the Book of the Dead were inscribed on tablets made from this stone. There are many references to Jasper in the Bible and it was one of the twelve sacred stones in the Breastplate of the High Priest. Traditionally, the Jasper was employed in defensive magick because it was said to return negativity to the original sender.
Animal
The Owl - These birds were most often associated with the Crone aspect of the Goddess. The Owl was often considered a guide to and through the UnderWorld, being a creature of keen sight in darkness and a swiftly-silent hunter. The Owl could help unmask those bent on deception or seeking to take advantage. In the tale of Culhwch and Olwen, Gwrhyr encountered an Owl as one of the oldest creatures in his search for the Mabon (Divine Child). In another Celtic legend, Blodeuwedd, Maiden of Flowers, was transformed into an Owl after plotting to kill her husband Lleu. An Owl before a gateway was once said to be representative of the transformation of the soul.
The White Hound - A title of honor for Celtic chieftains and representative of the Dogs which guarded the lunar mysteries. Hounds in general symbolized enduring loyalty.
Polarity: Feminine
Color: Grass Green
Class: Shrub
Planet: Pluto
Letter Character: "NG"
Ogham Association: Ngetal
Deity
Arawen (or Arawn)
The reed diety, or King of the UnderWorld, is also known as "King of Hell". Like most Gods of the OtherWorld, Arawen was a master hunter who rode a pale Horse, followed by a pack of white, red-eared Hounds. The traditional purpose of this hunt was to gather souls for the OtherWorld...assuming the quarry did not prove to be clever enough to evade the chase. According to legend, domestic Pigs did not arrive in Britain until they were presented as a gift to Pryderi by Arawen. Arawen was said to have possessed a magickal cauldron of regeneration, later captured by King Arthur. In other Arthurian tales, Arawen is featured as one of Arthur's "Three Counselling Knights." His name was later changed to "Anguish" or "Anguissance" and he was made King of Ireland or Scotland.
Famous Reeds
Cleopatra, Voltaire, King Edward VII, Madame Curie, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bill Gates, Tonya Harding, Demi Moore and Leonardo DiCaprio
