guidance · prophecy · planning · foresight
Upright
The path ahead is becoming clearer, and you can see further than you could before. Alder grows by the water and does not rot — your plans have that same quiet durability. Trust your foresight. You are building something that will last.
Reversed
Your vision may be clouded, or you are ignoring guidance that is plainly offered. Alder offers prophecy, but only to those willing to listen. Stop planning and start hearing what the world is telling you.
Irish lore
Alder (Fearn) grows along Irish riverbanks and was prized because its wood hardens in water rather than rotting. It was used for foundations, bridges, and crannóg platforms. In Ogham lore, alder is associated with Bran, whose severed head continued to prophesy.
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