Druid. Druid Horoscope. Druid names.
Druid tree. Druid history.
If we close our eyes and imagine a Druid, we will often see him beside a tree, or within a sacred grove of trees. The search for a clear understanding of Druids and Druidry is one which is of particular relevance and value at the present time. The Druid’s belief was that the human race descended from the trees and that each tree had it’s own magical attributes. They inscribed the secrets of the trees into the Ogham alphabet. Ogham is ascribed to Ogma, the God of poetry. Each of the thirteen lunar months is associated with a sacred tree, guardian animal, Ogham letter, a Celtic deity and, in modern times, a planet.
In a conscious way we recognize the beauty of trees and their value to us, but just below the surface of our consciousness lies the knowledge that they also possess keys and powers that, if we were to share in them, would enrich our lives immeasurably.
Approaching a tree we approach a sacred being who can
teach us about love and about endless giving.
She/he is one of millions of beings who provide our air,
our homes, our fuel, our books. Working with
the spirit of the tree can bring us renewed energy,
powerful inspiration, deep communion.
- From the teaching material of the Ovate Grade
Find your tree and read a description of your personality:
Apple 22 December – 1 January 25 June – 4 July
Fir 2 January – 11 January 5 July – 14 July
Elm 12 January – 24 January 15 July – 25 July
Cypress 25 January – 3 February 26 July – 4 August
Poplar 4 February – 8 February 5 August – 13 August
Kartas 9 February – 18 February 14 August – 23 August
Pine 19 February – 28/29 February 24 August – 2 September
Willow 1 March – 10 March 3 September – 12 September
Lime 11 March – 20 March 13 September- 22 September
Nutwood 22 March – 31 March 24 September – 3 October
Rowan 1 April – 10 April 4 October – 13 October
Maple 11 April – 20 April 14 October – 23 October
Nut 21 April – 30 April 24 October – 2 November
Jasmine 1 May – 14 May 3 November – 11 November
Chestnut 15 May – 24 May 12 November – 21 November
Ash 25 May – 3 June 22 November – 1 December
Hornbeam 4 June – 13 June 2 December – 11 December
Fig 14 June – 23 June 12 December – 20 December
Oak 21 March Vernal Equinox
Birch 24 June Summer Opposition
Olive 23 September Autumnal Equinox
Beech 21-22 December Winter Opposition
Sallie,
This is interesting. However, for me, I feel a special connection with the cedar. In fact, I just returned from a long walk and meditation time where I made connection with a couple of cedar trees, speaking with them and listening to their lessons for me. Unfortunately, I don't see cedar anywhere on the list!
Hornbeam (the tree the list has associated with my birthdate) doesn't grow naturally in the U.S. And I'm puzzled by the fact that the chart doesn't go by the thirteen lunar months that the Druids followed, but seems to scatter the trees all over the calendar landscape.
here is another, which seemed to resonnate more with me. I have a strong connection with the willow, oak, apple and rowan and this shows me hawthorn, but i feel more comfortable with it somehow.
BETH (Birch) December 24 to January 20 – Born under this sign, you have unwavering inner strength and gladly lend support to those who rely on you. Purity of thought and a knack for realistic evaluation and quiet determination are also associated with this tree sign.
LUIS (Rowan) January 21 to February 17 – Born under this Magickal sign, you use your intuition and higher understanding to enchant and protect. Quite often you are seen as unusual by others, mainly due to your ability to envision the future.
NION (Ash) February 18 to March 17 – Born under this sign are those who have a knowing of the connection between ourselves, our planet, and our universe. You feel the pain and joys of all living creatures, which makes you most compassionate.
FEARN (Alder) March 18 to April 14 – Born under this sign, you have tremendous courage and power to win in disputes. But be careful not to dissipate your strength in meaningless debate.
SAILLE (Willow) April 15 to May 12 – This tree is associated with the Moon in all phases. Born under this sign you are an instinctive creature, reacting to gut responses rather than intellectual information. Be careful of the rhythm of your moods and pay close attention to your dreams – they will help you navigate thru life.
UATH (Hawthorn) May 13 to June 9 – A sign of fertility and death. If born under this sign you have an innate understanding of the importance of process and the necessity for change.
DUIR (Oak) June 10 to July 7 – Born under this sign, you have strength of character and purpose to endure, no matter what your challenges. Direct your energies wisely.
TINNE (Holly) July 8 to August 4 – Those born under this sign have a strong connection with the Earth and posess amazing physical strength. Your matter-of-fact solidness and generous spirit are respected and admired by others.
COLL (Hazel) August 5 to September 1 – Born under this sign, you are wise and have the ability to communicate ideas, making you capable of transforming the thoughts and opinions of others.
MIUN (Vine) September 2 to September 29 – Those born under this sign are natural socializers, with keen abilities to restore balance to all situations. You are instinctive and amazingly perceptive.
GORT (Ivy) September 30 to October 27 – Born under this sign your abilities further your personal goals and your personal causes. Be sure to use this talent productively.
NGETAL (Reed) October 28 to November 24 – Born under this sign you have secret strengths, as well as secret motivations. Use your detective abilities wisely.
RUIS (Elder) November 25 to December 22 – Those born under this sign are able to live and prosper under any conditions. You live many lives during your time here and will carry memories into every venture. You are a gypsy and a student gathering experience and knowledge to eventually become a great teacher.
December 23 is not ruled by any tree for it is the traditional day of the proverbial "Year and a Day" in the earliest courts of law.
Above thanx to Kim Rogers-Gallagher/Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2000
To the Celts and many other people of the Old World, certain trees held special significance – as a fuel for heat, cooking, building materials and weaponry. In addition to this however, many woods also provided a powerful spiritual presence. The specific trees varied between different cultures and geographic locations, but those believed to be "sacred" shared certain traits. Unusual size, beauty, the materials they provided, their unique physical characteristics, or simply the power of the tree's spirit, could grant it a central place in the folklore and mythology of a culture. Even our modern culture finds that certain trees capture our imagination. The mighty oak, the mystical yew and many others are reminders of the power that trees have on our lives. Trees are living things, filled with the essence and energy of the Elementals and Mother Earth, with an aura of power that is visible to those who are in total balance and harmony. The lore that surrounds a particular tree or wood often reflects the power the old ones sensed and drew from their presence.
ALDER – This tree was sacred to the Druids. The pith is easily pushed out of green shoots to make whistles. Several shoots bound together by cordage can be trimmed to the desired length for producing the note you want and used to entice the Air elementals.
APPLE – Another sacred tree to the Druids. Use apple cider in any old spells calling for blood or wine. Apple indicates choice, and is useful for love and healing Magick.
ASH – A Druid sacred tree. Druid wands were often made of ash because of its straight grain. Ash wands are good for healing and for general and solar Magick. Put fresh ash leaves under your pillow to stimulate psychic dreams.
BIRCH – Also 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." 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.
BLACKTHORN – Blackthorn is a winter tree. Its white flowers are seen even before the leaves in the spring. It has black bark with vicious thorns and grows in dense thickets. The wood is used in the cudgel shillelagh and Blasting Stick. Its thorns are used to pierce waxen images. Blackthorn indicates strong action of fate or outside influences that must be obeyed.
BROOM – Also known as Scotch Broom or Irish Broom. It can be substituted for furze (gorse) at the Spring Equinox. Sweep your outside ritual areas with it to purify and protect. Burning the blooms and shoots calms the wind. Be cautious if you plant Broom however, it will quickly multiply….
CEDAR – Also known as the Tree of Life, Arbor Vitae, Yellow Cedar. Ancient Celts on the mainland used cedar oil to preserve the heads of enemies taken in battle. To draw Earth energy and ground yourself, place the palms of your hands against the ends of the leaves.
ALDER – Also known as ELKHORN, ELDERBERRY, 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 Faery Ring of mushrooms, will help you see the "Little People." Alder wands can be used to drive out evil spirits. Remember the words of the Rede. Elder is the Lady's Tree, burn it not or cursed ye be!
ELM – A slightly fibrous, tan-colored wood with a slight sheen. Elm is often associated with Mother and Earth Goddesses, and was said to be the abode of Faeries. Elm wood is valued for it's resistance to splitting, and the inner bark was used for cordage and chair caning. Elm adds stability and grounding to a spell.
FIR – Fir is a very tall slender tree that grows in mountainous regions on the upper slopes. Fir cones respond to rain by closing and the sun by opening. Fir can see over great distance to the far horizon beyond and below. Fir indicates high views and long sights with clear vision of what is beyond and yet to come.
FIR (SILVER) – Also known as The Birth Tree. The needles are burned at childbirth to bless and protect the mother and baby.
FURZE – Also known as Gorse, Whin. Its golden flowers are associated with the Spring Equinox. Wood and blooms are burned for protection and preparation for conflict of any sort.
HAWTHORN – Also known as May Tree and White Thorn. Wands made of this wood have great power. The blossoms are highly erotic to men. Hawthorn can be used for protection, love and marriage spells.
HAZEL – Wands made of this wood symbolize white Magick and healing. Forked sticks are used to find water or buried treasure. To enlist the aid of plant Faeries, string hazelnuts on a cord and hang up in your house or ritual room. Magickally, Hazel wood is used to gain knowledge, wisdom and poetic inspiration.
HOLLY – A beautiful white wood with an almost invisible grain, it 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.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.
JUNIPER – Its berries were used with thyme in Druid and Grove incenses for visions. Juniper grown by the door discourages thieves. The mature berries can be strung and hung in the house to attract love.
MISTLETOE – Also known as Birdlime, All Heal and Golden Bough. It was the most sacred tree of the Druids, and ruled the Winter Solstice. The berries are poisonous! Bunches of mistletoe can be hung as an all-purpose protective herb. The berries are used in love incenses.
OAK – The oak is the "King of Trees" and is been considered sacred by just about every culture.The Celts held the oak in particular esteem because of its size, longevity, and nutritious acorns. Magick wands were made of its wood. 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 specialties to the Magick.
PINE – The Pine tree is an evergreen, its old title was "the sweetest of woods." It was known to the Druids as one of the seven chieftain trees of the Irish. Mix the dried needles with equal parts of juniper and cedar and burn to purify the home and ritual area. The cones and nuts can be carried as a fertility charm. A good Magickal cleansing and stimulating bath is made by placing pine needles in a loose-woven bag and running bath water over it. To purify and sanctify an outdoor ritual area, brush the ground with a pine branch.
ROWAN – Also known as Mountain Ash, Witchwood and Sorb Apple has long been known as an aid in protection and control against enchantment and beguiling. Sticks of the Rowan were used to carve Runes on. Its lovely red berries feed the birds in winter. The Rowan was sacred to the Druids and the Goddess Brigit. It is a very Magickal tree used for rods, amulets and spells. Wands made from the rowan are for knowledge, locating metal and general divination.
WILLOW – Also known as 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 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.
YEW – Another important tree to the Winter Solstice and the deities of death and rebirth. It is a beautifully smooth, gold-colored wood with a wavy grain. The Irish used it to make dagger handles, bows and wine barrels. The wood or leaves were laid on graves as a reminder to the departed spirit that death was only a pause in life before rebirth. All parts of the tree are poisonous except the fleshy covering of the berry. The Yew may be used to enhance Magickal and psychic abilities, and to induce visions.
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also tells you more about you and your tree x
Bob can you tell me about your herb and animal cards, i am VERY interested x