Blackthorn
A magickal tree of powerful protection Correspondences Projective energy Mars & Saturn Earth & Fire Aries & Scorpio Protection, death, balance of light & dark, banishing, transformation, purification, battles, the underworld, strength, defence, guidance The Magick of the Blackthorn Tree Blackthorn is a deciduous shrub commonly found growing in hedgerows and woodlands in the U.K. It flowers March through April and the berries ripen in August. The berries are also called “sloes” they are edible but very tart in flavour when eaten raw, they are better suited to being cooked first. They are often used to make sloe gin and jams. Try making an enchanted wine or liqueur with sloes and adding some elderberries too. Blackthorn blossoms are also edible. Use the blossoms in baking, add them to spring-time salads or brew them in a tea. Blackthorn helps to dispel negative energy, fear, anger and emotional wounds. Blackthorn is used to make "blasting rods" which direct a cu...