40 Blackthorn

Confidence in your abilities, hidden power

An old woman stands in the woods, her back bent, a raven on her shoulder and a staff of blackthorn holding her up. Despite her fragile appearance, this is Cailleach, the guardian of ancient woodlands. People may underestimate you but you know the true power that lurks within, especially when you are surrounded by people and places that you love. Don’t let other people’s opinions take away your confidence in your own abilities.

An unexpected change, hubris

You know where you’re going, you’ve got a plan in place, and everything feels like it’s on course. But with the appearance of blackthorn comes icy hailstorms. Closely linked to Cailleach, goddess of winter, the blackthorn is a tree of strife that has a different idea of what’s best for you. An unexpected change is coming your way, ready to interrupt even your best-laid plans. Stay on your feet and be ready to react quickly – one wrong step will see you swept away. But if you’re canny and heed this warning, you may still come out on top.