Keywords
Change, Fertility, Healing, Inspiration, Intentions, Protection, Wealth

Historical Background and Folklore
The walnut was introduced into England from its native Iran by the Romans. As an offering to the Roman goddess of fruit trees, the Romans would bury a coin beneath a walnut tree. In addition to its edible nuts, walnut oil is used in cooking. Archaeologists have found that black walnuts were a popular food with Roman people.

Walnut wood has been used extensively for furniture. Wood from the black walnut is one of the most expensive in the world. Because of its resistance to decay it was widely used for waterwheels before the industrial revolution.

Black walnut leaves produce a herbicide that prevents a number of other plants from growing too close. In the competition for resources this herbicide also inhibits walnut seedlings from growing too close to their parent trees.

Gods: Apollo, Jupiter, Thor, Vishnu, Zeus
Other Beings/Characters: archangel Remmiel, elves
Zodiac: Gemini, Leo, Virgo
Celestial Bodies: Jupiter, Sun
Color: light blue
Gemstones: turquoise, blue topaz, sardonyx
Dates: April 21 - 30 and October 24 - November 11
Back Flower Remedy: protection from change and unwanted influences
Miscellaneous: new perspectives; life transitions; manifesting intention into the physical realm; crown chakra

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