Luis, is the Rowan month associated with Brighid. This is the perfect time to perform spiritual initiations and magic spells to enhance your magic power and attract success and safe travel.

The Rowan Month is from January 21 – February 17 and is associated with the Celtic goddess Brigid. The month of Rowan is

native to power, success, and travel. During Rowan, we celebrate the holiday Imbolc. 

This tree teaches us perseverance. That we can continue to grow and overcome obstacles. Like the great rowan tree, you have much powers within you. 

In Scotland, there is a strong taboo for cutting down a rowan tree. 

ASSOCIATIONS

Ogham name – Luis

Color – white, grey, red

Animals – bear, groundhog, and duck

Planet – Uranus

Gemstone – Peridot, ruby, bloodstone

Flower – Snowdrop

Brigid is the goddess of fire, hearth, and protection. She watches over mothers and families. Brigid is celebrated during Imbolc on February 2. 

THE WHITE MONTH

The month of Rowan is often called the White Month.   Brigid is also known as the Bride.

You need to wear white clothes while casting spells and use white candles. 

Celebrating the Month of Rowan

FOOD

Feast on white foods. Dairy, bread, and potatoes are popular. 

Eat seeds, beans, and nuts to perpetuate new growth. 

The berries of the rowan are eatable, but the seeds are toxic. Seeds must be removed. The berries alone can be made into jelly or fermented for a drink. 

Hang berries in doorways to protect your home off evil spirits. Farmers have traditionally hung the berries in barns to protect livestock. 

ROWAN CHARM

You will need:

2 six-inch branches from the rowan or ash tree. Leave a red ribbon for an offering if you cut them from the tree

12-inch length of red ribbon

Lit a White candle at your alter space

Ritual: 

1.      Hold the Rowan branches in a cross and face east for Air element

2.      Recite “I bring together the spirits of this tree to honor Brigid. May spirits of the tree bring us (me) together for the good of all.

3.      Bind the sticks with a red ribbon to symbolize power. As you bind them envision a powerful white light going into the branches. 

4.      Hold your charm up to the sky. Recite “Thanks be to Brigid, the bride, and the tree spirits. Bless me with power and protect me from evil spirits”. 

Spring Cleansing

The Rowan Month is good for spring cleaning. Take away the clutter that inhibits your energy. Make way for new energy and use this time of growth.