This linden tree was looking spectular in early autumn sunlight as I walked through my local park yesterday. The leaves are starting to turn golden and the branches are full of the small green fruit it bears at this time of year. Other names for it are small-leaved lime or pry tree in south east England.
As well as being great food for caterpillars, moths, bees and other insects, the linden is a symbol of fertility, especially in parts of Eastern Europe. In Switzerland it was associated with liberty and freedom as well as victory. The heart-shaped leaves are perfect to use in spells for love.
In springtime, herbalists sometimes brew the flowers into tea to help with insomnia. Apparently linden seeds can be used to make a substitute for chocolate. I've not tried either of these personally, and you should always check with someone qualified before consuming random plants you see growing.
For me, this is another sign of change in nature showing the turning of the seasons. That in itself seems full of magic and worth stopping to enjoy and photograph. The picture at the top shows the leaves and fruit, while the one below looks up into the branches.
Share your Pictures
Since my book Rounding the Wheel of the Year came out I've been inviting people to share seasonal pictures, art, crafts, words and other creativity. I'd love to encourage readers to record what's happening in nature in various ways including photographs, as well as other seasonal journalling, musings, drawing, painting and crafting.
Here are ways to share the things you're doing or what you see out and about as the wheel turns:
- Leave a comment on this post about what you're up to
- Find my prompts to share on my Facebook Page: Lucya Starza Pagan Portals Author
- Share on Instagram with the tag #RoundingtheYear
Where to find Rounding the Wheel of the Year
My book offers more ways to acknowledge and celebrate the seasons in ritual, magic, folklore and nature. You can view Rounding the Wheel of the Year on Amazon, find it at esoteric bookshops or via my publisher Moon Books: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/moon-books/our-books/pagan-portals-rounding-wheel-year
(Please note: I earn commission from some links.)
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