Blackthorn is a winter tree. The sloe, its fruits ripen and sweeten only after the nip of 
the frost. White flowers are seen even before the leaves in the spring. It is black barked 
with vicious thorns and grows in dense thickets. The wood is used in the cudgel shillelagh and 
Blasting Stick. Its thorns are used to pierce waxen images. Blackthorn indicates strong action 
of fate or outside influences that must be obeyed. 

Physical: Unexpected change, plans altered or ruined. No choice however unpleasant. Events 
take over forcing you down the unavoidable path. Take courage, issues must be faced, decisions 
are unavoidable. 
Mental: Your negative view, clinging to old ways and facing challenges with anger and 
stubborness will only make it worse and hurt you more. Accept the changes and move on. 
Spiritual: Realize you and your life have changed radically, enter reborn.
 