Straif

A few of necessity and inevitable change.

Pronunciation: STRAHF
Letter/Sound: Z / Sr
Meaning: Sulphur
Aicme: 3 (Water)

Associations

Tree/Plant: Blackthorn (Sloe)
Scientific Name: Prunus spinosa

Colour: Sorcha, bright/radiant (silver/white/yellow)
Bird: Stmolach, thrush
Animal: Srianach, badger
Tool: Sust, flail
Art: Sreghuindeacht, deer-hunting

Element: Water of Water

Symbolism: Transformation, knowledge, protection, change, divination, alchemy, magic, occult, mysteries, potential, revalation.

Divination

Straif enables us to walk within a circle of protection, but beware its thorns.

Upright meaning:

• The influence of fate.
• Expect the unexpected.
• The hard realities of life.
• Necessity and inevitability.
• The results of one’s own actions.
• Something that cannot be changed.
• Straif is a sign of a serious struggle - use the protective energy of Blackthorn to fortify yourself.

Reversed meaning:

• Every choice leads to unhappiness.
• A difficult path that must be taken.
• Pain, difficulty, retribution, unavoidable suffering.

Question: What part of my life requires total change? How am I being transformed?