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Willow leaves

“Ruled by the Moon, the tree of enchantment is perfect for Healing, Help-in-Grief-and-Death, Inspiration, Fertility & Love.” – The Harey Growler.

Willow tree jewellery. The willow tree is ruled by the Moon, the tree of enchantment is perfect for Healing, Help-in-Grief-and-Death, Inspiration, Fertility & Love.  Consequently a selection of jewellery for those feeling willow.

The Willow, the Saille, the Ogham-letter-S.  The Ruler-of-the-5th-Lunar-Month, 15th-April-12th-May.  The willow tree connects with and symbolises Powers, Healing, Help-in-Grief-and-Death, Inspiration, Fertility, Love, Protection.

Grief and Mourning: The weeping willow’s drooping branches and lachrymose appearance are strongly associated with grief, sorrow, and mourning. It is a common image on tombstones, symbolizing loss and the passage of a life. In Shakespeare’s “Othello,” the “Willow Song” sung by Desdemona reflects her lamentation and sorrow. The willow’s association with sadness is seen in both Western and Eastern cultures, with some cultures literally referring to specific species as “weeping willows”.

Resilience and Hope:Despite its association with sadness, the willow also represents resilience and the ability to endure hardship. Its flexible branches can bend in the wind but don’t break, symbolizing the capacity to adapt and recover from adversity. The willow’s ability to grow back after being cut down or damaged further emphasizes its symbolic connection to renewal and hope.

Connection to the Past:The willow’s roots and connection to the earth can symbolize a link to ancestral roots and cultural heritage.

Protection:In some cultures, willow branches are used to ward off evil spirits or bring good luck.

Feminine Melancholy: In Russian tradition, the willow is associated with female melancholy and worried expectation.

Psychic Faculties: In Celtic mythology, the willow is sometimes associated with psychic abilities.

Adaptability and Growth:The willow’s rapid growth and ability to thrive in various environments can symbolize adaptability and the capacity for personal growth.
The Willow leaves necklace is meticulously handcrafted from silver shillings, copper half pennies and bronze threepence coins..

The leaves I have created from a recycled silver coin are imbued with these connections and will make beautiful necklace and protection amulet. Each set is lovingly handcrafted to order and a delight to make.   The leaves are available as just the leaves to go on your own special chain, or on a adjustable cotton neckcord (variety of colours), on one of my flourish chains with accompanying star, heart or moon?

Recycled in Cambridge. 100 year old+ Sterling silver coin.

Size : Approx 30 mm * 5 mm