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Know Your Strength

Element

Earth - Associated with north, winter, midnight, the afterlife. Governs grounding, safety,

the material world, and endings.

Symbol

Celtic Cross - Symbolizes the balance of the four cardinal directions and the four elements;

also the union of male and female principles, the center, and eternity.

Flora

Oak (Quercus robur) – Solidity, protection, longevity. The Druids’ “Mother Tree.”

English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) – The Druids used holly and mistletoe in winter solstice rituals.

Holly brought into the home gave winter shelter to forest fairies.

Fly Agaric Mushroom (Amanita muscaria) – “Death Angel.” Toxic, psychoactive. May have been

the mysterious God-narcotic "Divine Soma" of ancient India.

Hygroscopic Earthstar (Astraeus hygrometricus)

English Ivy (Hedera helix)

Yellow Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius)

LBM (Boletus suillus umbonatus)

Horn of Plenty Black Chanterelle (Craterellus cornucopioides)

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)

Fauna

Dragon (Lepidracandro) - Provider of firm and gentle strength

Caterpillar and chrysalis – Symbols of rest, transformation, and re-emergence

Minerals

Copper (Cu) – A powerful energy conductor to heal mind and body.

Red Jasper (SiO₂) - The mother of all stones; associated with October’s Blood Moon

Malachite (Cu ₂CO₃(OH ₂))

Note: Argent Art. does not assume responsibility for mushroom identification from the illustration on this card!

Wild mushrooms should only be gathered under the guidance of a qualified mycologist.