![]() In the story about Elijah in 1 Kings 19, Elijah was running for his life from a very angry Queen Jezebel. The greatest prophet of the Old Testament was Elijah. Even the greatest heroes of the Bible get discouraged, make mistakes, and are insecure. A time to start afresh with a new year ahead for us all.One of the things I really appreciate about the Bible is that the writers don’t sugar coat the human condition. A symbol of astral travel it has long associations with healers and magicians.įalling at the end of the Celtic year the broom plant reminds us to take stock of the importance of our, physical, mental emotional and spiritual wellbeing. It is said to be useful for dealing with poltergeists. Broom plant was used magically in spells of purification and protection. It is also associated with Bacchus and other gods of wine and revelry. The broom plant is sometimes thought to be the reason behind the link between broom and witches, and the notion that witches ride on broomsticks. The main medicinal component is sparteine, in very large doses it can create hallucinations. All parts of broom plants have healing potential and have close links with Mercury and all deities who preside over the healing arts. In the Ogham of Cuchulain, it is the beginning of heroic deeds and healing, and in that of Aonghus, it is called the robe of physicians. Ancient Celtic texts which discuss the deeper meanings behind the Ogham alphabet underline this link between broom and the healing arts. A carving of broom with open pods is to be found on the robes of King Richard 11 on his tomb in Westminster Abbey.īroom is a medicinal plant traditionally used in the treatment of all diseases associated with excessive revelry. It was favoured as an emblem of nobility by the lords of Brittany and thence became the emblem of the Plantagenets who ruled England for more than 300 years. It has long been associated with royalty. It is a delicate and elegant plant and to see its beautiful yellow flowers in stark contrast to the rough windswept places where it is found growing most prolifically. Although it appears delicate it can bend with the wind and of course as its name suggests it makes an excellent broom.īrooms golden vanilla-scented flowers appear for a couple of months from late spring to early summer. It is a sheltering plant offering protection from the elements. They all have fragrant pea-like flowers.īroom plants prefer acid soil but will survive almost anywhere. West Asia and North Africa and together are known as broom. November 22nd –St Cecilia’s Day, Patroness of Music and the arts.īroom plants are the emblem of the Royal dynasty – The Plantagenets.Ĭytisus is a genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs found in Europe. Physician’s Strength ~ October 28th – November 24thĬelebration Days, October 31st- Halloween, Samhain. Powers: Purification, Protection, Wind Spells, Divination Gender, Masculine – Planet, Mars – Element, Air – Special features: Its glorious display of flowers, durability.īadge of the Plantagenet Kings of England. Although it appears delicate it can bend with the wind and of course as its name suggests it makes an excellent broom! A feed when young helps its growth in later years. ![]() They all have fragrant pea-like flowers.īroom plants prefer sun and fertile well-drained soil but will survive almost anywhere although they do not like limy soil. They are known in Latin as Cytisus plants and are a genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs found in Europe, West Asia and North Africa and together are known as broom plant. It is a bright and cheery plant that gives pleasure to onlookers with its beautiful yellow flowers, in stark contrast to the rough windswept places where it is often found growing, such as moors and heaths. As an evergreen, it should be planted more often in gardens, as it is easy to grow and beneficial to local wildlife. Broom plants golden vanilla-scented flowers appear for a couple of months from late spring to early summer.
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