Rosemary Talisman

 
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Each talisman hangs on a natural, adjustable cord and is adorned with a Maple wood bead. I chose Maple because for some bizarre reason lots of people don't like them very much and consider them to be rather boring trees. I think this is because they are quite common - often we take things for granted that we see all around us - but I think it is also because their gifts are not obvious. Maples don't have big showy flowers or juicy colourful berries. There are many Maples and they generally have small flowers in Spring and you will know their fruits in Autumn - they look like helicopter seeds. But their other gifts can only be found for those who are preared to look upward and inward.
 
Maple leaves turn the most incredible colours in Autumn, filling the air with hues of red and gold, and to walk among falling Maple leaves is just lovely. Inwardly, there is syrup from the Sugar and Red Maples, to my mind one of the most beautiful sweet things on this Earth - true nectar of the Tree gods. Some can see the beauty, gifts and magic and some won't. The story of Maple is another little secret my talismen hold.
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My botanical talismen have received an invocation of the divine and spiritual properties of the plant as part of the creation and crafting process - you will get a little insight into this ceremonial approach in the video I have included in this listing. 
 
The pieces in this listing are varied from piece to piece as they are one of a kind. Please note they are not waterproof - they are intended for personal adornment, indoor altar offering, indoor ceremonial and ritual work. They ofcourse can be used outdoors if the weather is favourable.