Dryad oil mars oil Samhain is the pagan Cross

Samhain is the pagan Cross Quarter Day Sabbat otherwise known as Halloween

something scary and death-dealing that contrasts with all the flesh and flowers

All four elements and suits of the deck are represented

Yarrow or Spearmint from my garden

Deer is potioned on Mondays when the Moon is waxing

Dryad oil mars oil Samhain is the pagan CrossDryads are mythological spirits of trees in Greek legend and lore. Originally they were only associated with Oak trees ("drys" in Greek) but eventually was applied to any tree species. Mostly inhabiting sacred groves of the Gods, a Dryad was often depicted as a beautiful nymph in artworks. They were very elusive except with their main Goddess, Artemis. There is a tradition of knocking on a branch before wood is harvested, to warn the Dryad to vacate