With strong ties to the Moon and Water, the Willow has been used in magical workings related to processing emotions since recorded history. Associated with death, grief, and rebirth, the protective nature of the tree makes them powerful spots for rituals, or to ride out a storm!
The Salicaceae family of flowering plants is the home of the well known Willow tree (Salix spp). Willows have been important to cultures around the world, and are featured in various religious rites and death rituals. This week is dedicated to some truly majestic beings.
"Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind." - Bruce Lee #quote#QuoteOfTheDay#PlantOfTheWeek#willow
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This week’s recipe is a fun way to fancy up Milkweed! It can be a delicious replacement for asparagus, and really shines when paired with an egg. I like to use rock salt on top to give a bit of texture. Don’t forget the chives - the dried herb is fine if you don’t have flowers!
The Greek God of Healing Asclepius was the inspiration for the name of the Pleurisy Root, or Milkweed plant. This Son of Apollo became so skilled at healing, too many people were surviving, causing an excess of human beings, angering Zeus, who killed him to restore balance.
