Blackthorn is a winter tree with a black bark and
truly nasty thorns, which are sometimes used
negatively in poppet magic. The thorny hedges
symbolize the idea that you may discover new
opportunities or direction if you are prepared to
deal with a chaotic situation first. Blackthorn
indicates outside influences that must be
obeyed and may well appear when a negative
challenge is presented. This tree teaches its
lessons well and will help to create a psychic
barrier to protect you against similar situations
arising in the future. The white flowers are seen
even before the leaves in the spring. The wood
is used for the shillelagh, a protective staff.
