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Celtic Trees and Woods

The Druids were a Celtic priesthood, who live in the British Isles around 1000BC. They used a lunar calendar of 13 months each of which had 28 days on one intercalary day to calculate their year and their important holidays. Centuries later the medical knowledge of herbal medicine relating to trees and plants were found in Ireland. The Celts and others in the old world thought that certain types of trees held special significance. They could be user for building shelters, heating the home, cooking the meals, and weaponry. Many woods that held a most powerful presence would differ from culture to culture and from location to location. Trees which were considered to be “sacred” all shared similar type of traits. Beauty, size and materials provided by the tree or spirit of the tree would or could place it in a central place in the local folklore or mythology of a culture. Trees are living things and are filled with essences and energies of all the elementals and Mother Earth. Power from these trees were only visible to those who are or were completely balance and in perfect harmony. Lore that would surround a particular tree or wood reflects the powers of the elders and drew from them, their presence. The 13 signs of exist within our 12 sign zodiac they represent the “shadow zodiac”. Let’s look now at a few trees and what they stand for. 1. BIRCH - Is known as Lady of the Woods, Paper Birch and White Birch. - Carefully gather strips of the bark at the New Moon. With red ink, write on a birch strip: "Bring me true love." Burn this along with a love incense, saying "Goddess of love, God of desire, Bring to me sweet passion's fire." The specific name of a god/goddess may be added. Or cast the bark into a stream or other flowing water, saying: "Message of love, I set you free, to capture a love and return to me." ***Remember*** It is unwise to use this incantation and ritual directed toward a specific person as that would violate the rule. If a love is to come to you, it must be of that person’s free will to do so. The wand made from this tree represents the will of the seeker. The Ruling Deity - The Celtic Warrior God Lugh, inventor of all arts and crafts, rules this sign. The Druic Animal - The white stag symbolizes high ideals and aspirations. Planetary Ruler – Sun, Ogham Word - Beithe - Some notables under this sign include: Louis Pasteur, Galdstone and Richard Nixon. 2. ROWAN - Also known as Mountain Ash, Witchwood and Sorb Apple has long known as an aid and protection against enchantment. Sticks of the Rowan were used to carve Runes on. Rowan spays and crosses were placed over cattle in pens and over homes for protection. Its lovely red berries feed the birds in winter. The berries have a tiny pentagram on them and are especially poisonous. Rowan tree indicates protection and control of the senses from enchantment and beguiling. The Rowan was sacred to the Druids and the Goddess Brigit. It is a very magical tree used for wands, rods, amulets and spells. A forked Rowan branch can help find water. Sprigs of Rowan are the clad badge of Menzies, Malcom and Maclachlan. Wands are for knowledge, locating metal and general divination The Ruling Deity - Brigid, the Goddess of fertility and poetry, rules this sign. The Druic Animal - The Dragon symbolizes inspiration and imagination. Planetary Ruler - Uranus Ogham Word - Luis). Charles Lindeberg, Charles Darwin and Jules Verne were born under this sign. 3. ASH - Another tree held sacred by the Druids. The Druids would make their wands from this tree because the grain was so straight. Wands made of ash are good for healing, general and solar magic. Putting fresh ash leaves under a pillow will stimulate psychic dreaming. . Ash people are quick witted, spontaneous and gregarious. They have a lively curiosity and are intelligent, persuasive speakers, enthusiastic, inquisitive and communicative. They love discussing new ideas and projects. The Ruling Deity - The Magician, storyteller and trickster. Gwydion rules the sign. The Druic Animal - The. Planetary Ruler - Neptune Ogham Word - Nion Albert Einstein, George Washington, and Michaelangelo are born under this sign. 4. ALDER – The name comes from the Old English word EALDOR meaning chief. The Alder sacred tree to the Druids. You can bundle several of the shoots together with some type of cord, then trim to a desired length for producing a sound to entice Air elementals. The superstition from “whistling up the wind” came from this. A wand made of the Alder is used to attract and communicate with faeries. Alder people are courageous, energetic, impetuous and determined to make their own way in the world. Self-reliant and adventurous, they love taking risks and are tenacious workers. Affectionate and charming, they inspire great loyalty in others. The Alder is also known as the wood of spiritual protection. The Ruling Deity - The God of the spirit world, Bran the Blesses, rules this sign. The Druic Animal - The Fox symbolizes skill in diplomacy- Planetary Ruler - Mars Ogham Word – Fern. Some rather well known characters born under this tree sign: Mata Hari, Houdini and David Livingstone. 5. WILLOW – Or White Willow, Tree of Enchantment and Witches' Aspirin. Once of the seven sacred trees of the Irish, a Druid sacred Tree. The willow is a Moon tree sacred to the White Lady, Its groves were considered so magickal that priests, priestesses and all types of artisans sat among these trees to gain eloquence, inspiration, skills and prophecies. For a wish to be granted, ask permission of the willow, explaining your desire. Select a pliable shoot and tie a loose knot in it while expressing what you want. When the wish is fulfilled. Return and untie the knot. Remember to thank the willow and leave a gift. A wand made from this tree is used for Esbat workings and Fertility workings. The Ruling Deity - The Celtic Moon Goddess Ceridwen rules this sign. The Druic Animal - The Hare symbolizes adaptation and intuition. Planetary Ruler - Moon Ogham Word – Sail. Noted people born under this sign Sigmund Freud, Karl Marx and William Shakespeare. 6. HAWTHORN - Also known as May Tree and White Thorn. Wands made of this wood are of great power. The blossoms are highly erotic to men. Hawthorn can be used for protection, love and marriage spells. A symbol of psychic protection due to its sharp thorns. Faery spirits were thought to live in Hawthorn hedges, which were planted as protective shields around fields, houses and churchyards. Hawthorn people are mercurial, innovative, creative and confident. Easily bored, they crave mental stimulation and challenge. They are eloquent and gifted performers, exuding natural charm. The Ruling Deity - The summer flower maiden Olwen rules this sign. The Druic Animal - The Owl symbolizes wisdom and patience - Planetary Ruler - Vulcan Ogham Word – Uath. Noted folks born under this tree include: Marilyn Monroe, John F Kennedy, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 7. OAK - Oak has been considered sacred by just about every culture that has encountered the tree, but it was held in particular esteem by the Celts because of its size, longevity, and nutritious acorns. The oak was the "King of Trees" in a grove. The oak was the tree of Zeus and Jupiter. Magick wands were made of its wood. Oak galls, known as Serpent Eggs, were used in magickal charms. Acorns gathered at night held the greatest fertility powers. The Druids and Priestesses listened to the rustling oak leaves and the wrens in the trees for divinatory messages. Burning oak leaves purifies the atmosphere. It can be used in spells for protection, strength, success and stability; the different varieties will lend their own special 'flavour' to the magic. A wand made from this tree is known as a Priapic or Phallic wand. The end of the wand is generally tipped with an acorn or pinecone. The Ruling Deity - The Father of all Gods, The Dagda rules this sign. The Druic Animal - The Wren, the Celtic king of the birds, symbolizes wit. Planetary Ruler - Jupiter Ogham Word – Duir. Notables of this sign are W.B. Yeats and John Wesley. 8. HOLLY - A beautiful white wood with an almost invisible grain; looks very much like ivory. Holly is associated with the death and rebirth symbolism of winter in both Pagan and Christian lore and is important to the Winter Solstice. In Arthurian legend, Gawain (representing the Oak King of summer) fought the Green Knight, who was armed with a holly club to represent winter. It is one of the three timbers used in the construction of chariot wheel shafts. It was used in spear shafts also. The qualities of a spear shaft are balance and directness, as the spear must be hefted to be thrown the holly indicates directed balance and vigor to fight if the cause is just. Holly may be used in spells having to do with sleep or rest, and to ease the passage of death. A bag of leaves and berries carried by a man is said to increase his ability to attract women. It was a crime punishable by death to fell one The Ruling Deity - The Smith God Govannon rules this sign The Druic Animal - The Unicorn symbolizes purity and strength. Planetary Ruler – Earth Ogham Word - Tinne. Those under this tree sign: Henry Ford, Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother. 9. HAZEL - Wands made of this wood symbolize white magick and healing. Forked sticks are used to find water or buried treasure. If outside and in need of maigckal protection quickly draw a circle around yourself with a hazel branch. To enlist the aid of plant fairies, string hazelnuts on a cord and hang up in your house or ritual room. Hazel is connected with death. The hazel is also associated with the Goddess Brighid, who is the goddess of wisdom and divine inspiration. The hazel is used during otherworld journeys to gain knowledge Wands that are made from the wood of Hazel are used for Magick, Healing and Divination. The ogham letter for the Hazel is C (Coll). Napolean, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Lawrence of Arabia. The Ruling Deity - The Sea God Manannan Mac Lir, a master of disguise, rules this sign. The Druic Animal - To the Celts, the Salmon is the oldest and wisest animal, symbolizing inspiration - Planetary Ruler - Mercury Ogham Word - Coll 10. VINE - The Grapevine requires care to bear fruit in the cool Celtic climate and became a symbol of sacred knowledge and spiritual initiation. Vine people are discriminating, authoritative and set high personal standards. They appear cool and detached but are secret romantics and can be sensitive, vulnerable and self critical. Keenly perceptive, they have an eye for detail and refined aesthetic taste. The Ruling Deity - The Tuatha De Danaan Gods of Light rule this sign. The Druic Animal - The Swan symbolizes grace and beauty. Planetary Ruler - Venus Ogham Word – Muin Under this sign: Tolstoy, Lord Nelson, and Greta Garbo 11. IVY - The power of the Ivy to cling and bind made it a potent symbol of determination and strength. Ivy can strange trees and was a portent of death and spiritual growth. Ivy people are restless, sociable and good natured. Cheerful, expansive and magnetic, they win friends easily and dislike offending others. Although often indecisive, they are not weak willed and tackle difficult tasks with infectious optimism. The Ruling Deity - The faery bride Guinevere rules this sigh The Druic Animal - The Butterfly symbolizes faery faith. Planetary Ruler - Persephone Ogham Word – Gort. Those noted people under this tree include Oscar Wilde, Margaret Thatcher, Ghandi 12. REED - The Druids believed the Reed was a tree because of its dense root system. Cut Reeds were used as pens and symbolized wisdom and scholarship. Reed people are complex, tenacious and fearless. Proud and independent, they have great strength of character and rarely compromise. They thrive on challenge and have an innate belief in their own destiny. The Ruling Deity - The Celtic God the Underworld, Pwyll rules this sign. The Druic Animal - Hound or Dog was a title of honor for Celtic Chieftains as the Dog symbolized enduring loyalty. Planetary Ruler - Pluto Ogham Word – Ngetal. Cleopatra, Voltairie and Madame Curie are Reeds 13. ELDER - Also known as Ellhorn, Elderberry, and Lady Elder. Sacred to the White Lady and Midsummer Solstice. The Druids used it to both bless and curse. Standing under an elder tree at Midsummer, like standing in a Fairy Ring of mushrooms, will help you see the "little people." Elder wands can be used to drive out evil spirits or thought forms. Music on panpipes or flutes of elder has the same power as the wand. Remember the words of the Rede. Elder is the Lady's Tree, burn it not or cursed ye be! Their branches were hung above stables to protect horses from evil spirits. It was unlucky to burn Elder and an omen of death to bring it indoors. The Ruling Deity - The crown Goddess and Celtic tribal mother Cailleach Beara rules this sign. The Druic Animal - The Raven symbolizes healing and protection Planetary Ruler - Saturn Ogham Word – Ruis. Beethoven and Churchill were born under the Elder tree sign.
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