桜 Sakura, cherry blossom and 武士道 Bushido, the way
of the Samurai are intertwined in their meanings.
They are both about living life to the full, but also
not fearing death. For 49 weeks a year the cherry tree
is a relatively plain tree, but for three weeks it becomes
spectacular, covered in thousands of beautiful flowers.
For Japanese people the 49 weeks represent the
tree growing it’s roots strongly into the ground.
Symbolizing integrity and strength. The short
flowering season shows the beauty, vitality and
shortness of life. This little tree is all about strength,
honour, beauty and bravery. Important traits for
Samurai, I think also important for Wiccans too.
Traditionally in Northern Europe, runes were
made from the wood of flowering trees. I have a
hope one day, if a Sakura tree donates me a branch,
to make a set of runes from cherry wood.
When I do I will show them here.
Blessed be
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