September 2 to September 29

Muin (MUHN)

Latin: Vitis vinifera

Zodiac Degrees : 9º00` Virgo - 6º59` Libra

Celtic Symbol : The White Swan

Ruling Planet : Venus - Gwena

Ancient Goddesses Associated With Venus :Greek : Aphrodite

                                                                 Celtic : Branwen , Guinevere, Etain

Gods: Celtic Earth gods:Bran and Amaethon.

         Greek earth-god Kronos, and Dionysus (god of the vine whose blood gave life to the earth).

         Egyptian god Geb, who ruled the earth and tombs.

Other symbols :Lizard,Unlocking the Planet Venus (Gwena), The Autumn Equinox,  bulls, geese, crows, tombs (mounds) and cornucopias

Tarot Key: The Hierophant

Maculine/Feminine? : Androgynous

Color: Variegated

Class: Chieftain

Letter: M

Meaning: Inner development occuring, but take time for relaxation, beauty, inspiration.

Moon of Celebration

Property (depends on type of vine):

   Blackberry - Prosperity, protection, sacred to Brid

   Blueberry - Spirituality, dream magick

   Grape - Fertility, inspiration, prosperity, binding

   Thistle - Courage, protection, strength

The Vine is the symbol of sensuality and emotions. The Ogham word for vine means "highest of beauty" and "strongest of effort." The vine represents the clinging aspirations of poets and artists. Vine is strong in that, when fermented, can cause a person to take leave of their senses.

It's symbol, the White Swan represents the  radiant divinity of the Gods who are said to go to their underground forts during the Autumn Equinox.   The White Swan is also associated with the White Ghost or the White Phantom - Gwenhwyvar.   To the Celts, the Autumn Equinox is a time when the light will eventually give up its hold to the darkness, but for a brief moment all is in balance.  The light and the dark hold equal positions.  To the Celtic mind it represents the balance of the mundane and the supernatural; the mortal and the immortal.

The month of Muin begins on September 2nd and ends on September 29th. This time represents the powers of earth and resurrection. Grapes are said to be the tree of joy, exhilaration and wrath. The leaves can be boiled and stuffed like cabbage.In areas where grapes do not grow, the blackberry reigns.The ripened fruits of the blackberry are edible and quite tasty. The dried leaves can be made into tea which strengthens the female reproductive system, and the young shoots are edible and can be used in salads. Blackberry picking is now the last ritualistic seasonal collecting of wild plant food still practiced in industrialized Europe. The root produces an orange dye.

Celtic Astrology

They are the instinctive organizers of life always ahead of the field when it comes to contingency plans, and it is a great mistake to underestimate them. For People born in the first two weeks: Their emotions and energies are more openly expressed. Their week points are related to the inherent imbalance of the sign, an inability to come to terms with certain aspects of their lives. Their positive traits are shown with their natural enthusiasm and support of partners. For people born during the last two weeks under the waning aspect of the full moon this imbalance is corrected at the time of the Autumnal Equinox and they have the ability to forgive with true compassion. They are, however, rather more difficult to comprehend and are prone to over-indulge their sensuous nature. Generally speaking, people born under this sign can help to create harmony and stability, but they can also become some-what parasitical or totally dependant on the good nature of others.

Celtic Tree Month of Vine