Ioho is the stillness beyond time. It represents death, eternity, and the wisdom of the ancestors. The yew tree, ancient and enduring, is its living emblem .Trickster-mage of the Mabinogi whose cleverness makes and unmakes fates. creator of Blodeuwedd and tutor of Lleu. more… green even in winter, rooted in both life and decay.

In early Irish lore, the yew was a symbol of immortality and the afterlife. It often grew in graveyards and sacred enclosures, where its roots intertwined with those who had passed. The wood was prized for its strength and elasticity, used in bows and sacred carvings. It was said that yew trees could live for thousands of years, carrying the memory of generations.

Ioho reminds us that death is not an end but a transformation. It invites reflection, remembrance, and reverence for all that endures. Through Ioho, we find peace in the eternal rhythm that joins life and death as one continuous song.