September 30th
Immortal Try
September 30 marks the start of the Celtic tree month of the Ivy (ends October 27). Being an evergeen, the Ivy (Hedera) has universal significance as a symbol of immortality, and of resurrection and triumph over death, which is why it was sacred to Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld. Because it clings tightly to trees or structures, it was further more said to denote faithfulness. Also a fertility symbol, this fast-growing plant was depicted adorning the Greco-Roman wine god Dionysus/Bacchus, and so, although thought to prevent drunkenness, it came to represent revelry, too.
A Faithful Facsimile
Honor Dionysus, and celebrate the spirit of the ivy, either by wearing an ivy wreath for your door or by recreating the god’s thyrsus, or staff, for your altar. Make this by winding a strand of ivy around a wooden stick topped with a pinecone,, you could also add vine leaves.
The Wicca Book of Day,
Observances, Traditions and Lore for Every Day of the Year
Selena Eilidth Ash
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