The Temple of the Free Spirit

With the Autumn Equinox approaching, my thoughts turn towards the harvest, especially the Apple Festival in Greenbluff coming up. Michael and I have a little tradition of going out there with friends each year to picking apples, drinking fresh cider and go on a hay ride or two.

As far as apples go though, I admit that I have not always been too keen on apples. As a child I much prefered strawberries and other softer fruit. I still do not like eating apples raw and unsliced. Living in Washington State though has softened me to them a little. Anyhow with the Apple Festival near, I have been researching apples a little. I am the type of person who always likes to have tidbits of info to share, in and our of circle. This article in the sum of the information I have gathered.

From Dove.

• Samhain: Acorn, Oak, Apple, Arborvitae, Corn, Dittany of Crete, Fumitory, Hazel, Mullein, Nightshade, Pumpkin, Sage, Turnip, Wormwood
• Winter Solstice: Arborvitae, Ash, Bay Laurel, Blessed Thistle, Chamomile, Frankincense, Holly, Juniper, Mistletoe, Pine