THE ROWAN 
I greet you, holy Rowan tree, 
your roots are deep in the rocky soil, 
and share the secrets of Earth, 
your leafy branches embrace the stars, 
crowned with scarlet fire. 
Oh Rowan, I hold you sacred 
for in your being, Earth and Heaven meet 
in divine and fruitful union. 
You are a talisman more worthy than silver or gold. 
You are blessed by the Goddess 
bounteous Earth, who provides us both 
with sustenance. 
The caring mother who bestows upon us 
the joy of life 
You are hallowed by the almighty god, 
warder of the nine worlds, 
Earth's famous son. 
You are honoured to be named 
Thor's salvation. 
Rowan let me take from you, 
a branch with bright berries 
to mark my threshold. 
Let both Earth and the thunderer        protect my home.