10/31/2007 - Celtic Tree Month of Reed

The Celtic Tree Month of Reed goes from October 28 to November 24

The Reed Moon is connected to the solar festival of Samhain, the time when we are open to contact with ancestor spirits, strengthen our family ties and gather in supplies for the winter ahead.

First take time to collect items you feel link you to your ancestors and place these objects on an altar. Light a candle for each spirit whose nam you call aloud., then light one more for frinedly wanderling spirits. Once you sense thier pressences offer them food and drink.

Thank the spirits for making sacrifices that made your world a better place, and for giving you stamina to cope with adversity. Think of all the posistive aspects of yourself and honor them with blessings, for example:

Blessed be they who made me tall and readheaded
Blessed be they who made me smart and patient
Blessed by they who gave me artistic talent
Blessed be they who gave me a sense of humur

and so on, filling in whatever traits you most like about yourself.