Oak, Ash & Rosewood Drum Hoops

Description

Ash Medicine- It has large roots that sink deep into the ground. For the Celts, this symbolized the people’s ability to dig inside themselves to find nourishment and inner stability. In fact, it is also a great symbol of stability and security. Those belonging to the sign of this tree do not tolerate those who are not concrete or those who rely solely on spirituality, forgetting the more concrete side of life.
Also according to the Celts, it was a kind of connection between the sky and the earth that allowed a flow of energy between these two different spheres. Therefore, spectacular things happened inside.
It was commonly used in ceremonies for protection rituals because it was believed that great energies were contained within it. Specifically, it was thought to be excellent for guarding children by protecting them from evil.

The Oak Spirit appears in the Celtic Tree calendar as the 7th month. In the Ogham, it is also the 7th consonant. It is not surprising that the Celts held the Oak in high regard as it was the Tree of the Dagda, which provides protection to the leaders and warriors. They saw this tree as representing the ultimate in hospitality and safety, as well as a mystical symbol of truth and bravery. In this setting the Oak stood as a firm reminder that humankind has the ability to overcome all odds as well as a tremendous capacity for kindness even to strangers whose path we cross.
This King of Trees was sacred to various European Gods including Zeus, Jupiter, Thor and Jumala. Pliny wrote about the Druids reverence toward this tree, explaining that they gathered for rituals in oak groves, gathering the sacred mistletoe with a golden sickle. Similarly Galatian tribes held assemblies in oak sanctuaries. And it wasn’t simply the tree that has symbolic importance, acorns were used as a divinatory system. Combining all this, the Oak can represent community, religious virtue and foresight.
Oak’s message -when the elements threaten your security, be ready to adapt and bend so you can survive.
Oak- Authority; Leadership; Wise Rulership; Métier; Resolute Will; Safety; Generosity; Universal Law; Dignity; Truthfulness; Courage; Steadiness

The Rosewood spirit is one of strength and vulnerability that signals a time of inner conflict. The name rosewood was inspired by its sweet rosy scent and deep colour that speaks to our heart. Rosewood is encouraging us to listen to what is tugging deep in our heart. What does our heart want us to hear, to know, to sense? Now is a time to act, based on our heart’s true desire. Vulnerability is an important lesson that rosewood teaches. To some this is seen as a sign of weakness, but being vulnerable is also a sign of true inner strength. Vulnerability, even though it may hurt, does help us to stay openhearted especially when life gets difficult.