Alder is a living symbol of the Smolensk region. Trees in magic. Elm, Alder and Juniper Spell on an alder branch so that the family helps
The fact that trees can have a beneficial effect on our body and mood has been known since ancient times. There is even a direction dendrotherapy— treatment using trees of various species. The ancient Egyptians had wooden amulets that were worn around the neck and protected their owners from misfortune. According to Indian yogis, trees seem to absorb prana coming from the Cosmos, and then feed a person with it. Different tree species have different energetic properties: they feed energy, relieve inflammation, promote mutual feelings, and protect. It is not for nothing that at all times people gained strength from oak, spruce gave off “bad” energy, and drew “good” energy from pine. The impact of wood bioenergy can be quite strong. Even a small piece of wood of one type or another has a beneficial effect on the human body and improves its well-being.
The Celtic priests, the Druids, attached particular importance to the mysticism of the tree. It was believed that each person corresponds to a certain type of tree. If such a correspondence is correctly established, it is possible to correct a person’s fate and effectively carry out his healing. Exists Druid horoscope, where trees correspond to calendar periods:
In addition, there is a correspondence between the energy of trees and the planets of the solar system, and accordingly to the signs of the zodiac:
Here are the magical and bioenergetic properties of some trees and shrubs:
Apricot is a tree - a donor with feeding energy. Protects against infidelity and unnecessary stress in love relationships.
Acacia- a donor tree with powerful feeding energy. Acacia is a tree that gives birth to life. It is she who is asked to give birth to a child.
Bamboo
controls outbursts of aggression in a person, influences the meaningfulness of actions, the sequence of actions and events in people’s lives.
Birch-female tree. Symbol of fertility. Helps improve vision, normalizes water balance and has a beneficial effect on the lymphatic system, activates kidney function. Constant communication with her relieves anxiety, fears and nightmares. This tree relieves fatigue, neutralizes the negative effects of everyday stress, and helps restore mental harmony. Birch is considered a sunny, pure tree that brings happiness, light, and joy to any home.
Hawthorn has a powerful protective effect. Relieves anxiety, improves appetite and blood circulation. Hawthorn is considered a symbol of hope and marriage. Hawthorn is especially useful in protective and love magic.
Elder. Our ancestors believed that the elderberry contained great magical power, and of a different nature. It has active protective properties. Elderberry has a calming effect.
Beech-symbol of knowledge. Helps broaden your horizons by learning from others. Will help you be more tolerant of others, allowing them to live their own lives. Increases resistance to stress and the ability to concentrate, and also improves blood circulation.
Cherry is a talisman of magical meetings, contacts, and romantic adventures.
Elm- a tree for active people, but who rely too much on their own strength. Elm teaches its owner to find like-minded people who will be happy to help him in all his endeavors and lead him to victory. Protects against rash actions that may be tempted by envious people and ill-wishers.
Hornbeam has the ability to dispel illusions. This tree is perfect for people who are very exhausted at work or at home. Hornbeam promotes a realistic view of the world around you and your abilities. The hornbeam will help you coordinate your actions and understand the illusory nature of some plans about the future. Gives strength in everyday life, helps to part with ridiculous ideas, prejudices and fantasies. Hornbeam has a beneficial effect on dreamers and romantics who lack the strength and desire to act.
Pear- a talisman of luck, the favor of fortune, providing many pleasant and useful opportunities. It adds charm to the owner, the ability to please even those who do not tolerate him very well.
Oak- a sign of hardness, power, masculine strength. It is an anti-stress agent, which, in addition, activates blood circulation, normalizes blood pressure and shortens the recovery period from illness. Oak stands out among other plants as generators of positive energy. Oak - treats the liver, genitourinary system, helps eliminate congestion in many organs. Relieves toothache. Communication with him is more indicated for men than for women.
Spruce- like the oak, a sacred tree, it is also a symbol of longevity and health. Its effect is indicated for swelling and pain syndromes, nervous disorders and depression.
Jasmine- a talisman against sudden, unexpected bad meetings, incidents and acquaintances. A guide in love affairs, bringing success to the opposite sex.
Willow. This tree has enormous magical powers. This is more of a female tree. Slavic girls used willow as a love spell. This is a symbol of weakness, tenderness, girlish grace, tranquility, the need for constancy and connection. Relieves melancholy and sadness.
Figs- a talisman against wrong decisions and incorrect, unreliable information. Teaches attentiveness, analysis, the ability to compare facts, and draw the right conclusions. It protects against rash statements and forces you to pay attention to the form of your manifestation.
Elm- returns the meaning of life and restores strength. There are moments when the goal of our life loses all its charm, reality seems meaningless, and the dream seems unattainable. Elm will help cope with this problem. It has the ability to restore strength and confidence. Elm will ease the oncoming depression.
Chestnut treats rheumatic diseases and insomnia, relieves nervous tension and, according to ancient wisdom, even drives away fears. Normalizes cardiovascular activity, has the ability to strengthen the body’s overall immunity and nervous system.
Cedar has a beneficial effect on any person and, in particular, on people susceptible to nervous disorders, stress and insomnia, as well as people suffering from disorders of the cardiovascular system and respiratory system. Cedar lives for five hundred and fifty years, accumulating the light energy of the Cosmos and at the right moment gives it to a person.
Cypress- a predominantly male tree, affects the sexual strength of men, sexual activity and not only enhances potency in healthy men, but also heals weak ones. Cypress does not perceive the female body, but through a man it brings harmony and novelty to family relationships.
Maple protects against harshness, relieves stress, helps to find common ground with other people. Gives strength, peace, balance, liberates from boiling passions. Protects the owner from unfair attacks and unnecessary claims from others. In addition, it can very actively correct the owner’s bad character, if, of course, he believes that he has one.
Buckthorn symbolizes humility, purity and innocence. Protects against negative energy. In magic it is used to remove spells and conspiracies.
Hazel (hazel) warns against rash actions and deeds, teaches insight and subtlety of perception. Helps get rid of excess authoritarianism. Promotes rapid recovery of strength.
Linden relieves stress, prevents unnecessary energy expenditure and protects against uninvited intrusions. In addition, it will help with inflammation of the pelvic organs and stomach disorders.
Larch. It is called a calming tree, or more precisely, a tree of enlightenment of the mind. If fears, doubts, and causeless anxiety stubbornly haunt you, contact with larch will bring relief, which will help you understand the true nature of human actions, especially those close to you. It fills a person with optimism. Eliminates melancholy and depression. Larch is a good anti-inflammatory tree. Recommended for people with respiratory diseases: such as bronchitis, asthma, etc. Helps with women's diseases.
Olive is a talisman against stress, overexertion, wrong actions, as well as the inability to quickly and clearly make the right decision. Helps you achieve harmony with yourself and satisfaction with your own destiny.
Juniper has strong cleansing potential. But its power is mainly directed not at people, but at the objects around us. It can cleanse an unfavorable aura in an apartment; it has a great effect on “bad” things, even jewelry. For a person, juniper can also be a great help in removing the evil eye or damage, and helps to get rid of the effects of a love spell.
Alder. It helps especially well as a talisman for women, making them graceful and charming. It strengthens family ties, unites all family members, and tends to unite people into a clan. This is a tree for women - the guardians of the hearth, the tree of the “big house”. Alder will help you “tie” your husband to your home.
Nut- tree of victory over external circumstances. Helps to quickly restore strength. Provides many loyal companions. Makes a person resilient in the most unexpected situations.
Aspen– a tree that absorbs negative energy. It has the ability to relieve various pains (headache, dental pain, radiculitis, osteochondrosis) and cure various tumors. It will cleanse your aura of harmful influences. Communication with aspen helps with nervous conditions, obsessive thoughts, and causeless fear. But do not be too zealous in using its healing properties. Aspen also has powerful vampiric abilities, sucking energy during long contacts.
Fir eliminates depressed mood, helps to calmly survive the “dark streak” of life, increases endurance and vitality. It has a healing effect on the respiratory system, increases immunity, enhances visual acuity, and increases blood pressure during hypotension.
Rowan protects from the evil eye and damage, evil will. It is believed that rowan sharpens perception and develops the gift of foresight. Effectively cleanses the body of waste and toxins. For people who are easily excitable and nervous, it can be a soft source of energy. Contact with rowan can awaken the sexuality dormant in a woman. For mountain ash, the favorite female age is about 40 years. She gives such women a particularly warm autumn in love, full of strength.
Boxwood- an unusual tree. Strict and strong, wise and impetuous at the same time. Boxwood is used to make protective amulets against evil forces. It protects sleep and protects against energy vampirism.
Plum- This is an excellent talisman against accidents and against attacks on property. Teaches its owner not to get hung up on situations that disturb his vanity and not to be aggressive towards those who wish them well, but for this he chooses an emotional form of influence, forcing him to react with both reason and emotions.
Pine calms, relieves mental stress. It has a beneficial effect on the heart and respiratory organs, normalizes blood composition, and gives vigor. An excellent assistant for those who want to lose weight. Pine can cleanse a person’s aura from outside influences and partially remove damage. In the old days, it was believed that the smell of pine helped to get rid of feelings of guilt.
Rose hip responsible for the emotional side of love. Brings tenderness, spiritual passion, unity of souls into relationships. If you often fail, he will help you.
Apple tree-the tree of female power, female sexuality, awakens the sensual side of nature in a woman. She is more willing to share her powers with young girls. Under the influence of the energy of the apple tree, a girl can imagine the image of an ideal man suitable for her, and in a dream see her betrothed. The influence of the apple tree is very necessary for young, inexperienced and insecure girls. The apple tree is a tree with powerful nourishing energy.
Ash helps to achieve crystal clarity of consciousness and make the right decision in a difficult situation. Ash personifies the connection between what is above and what is below, that is, the connection between the world of gods and the world of people or the spiritual world and the material world. It helps to understand our purpose, sometimes its energy awakens the ability to clairvoyance, allows us to know the future, but it helps only those who are sincere in their desire for knowledge. Ash - will help you find inspiration.
Elm is an exclusively masculine tree, the tree of the true spiritual qualities of a real man. He gives preference to men in the full sense of the word, supports all their endeavors, but does not like losers. Only those who fight to the end do not become limp; they give strength. Sometimes one good contact with elm can last a person for many years.
The elm comes from the elm family (it was called that in the north-west, in the Novgorod land, as indicated by the Ilmen Lake located there).
Among the ancient Greeks, the elm was the personification of sadness; it supposedly overshadowed the entrance to the underground kingdom of Hades. The same attitude towards him was in ancient Rome. But in the Elder Edda this plant had a completely different symbolism: “The noble elm, the light of joy, began to grow to the joy of friends.”
Also, from ancient times, elm was revered as a healing plant and was associated with the Great Mother and the Earth Goddess. The Irish considered it the home of the forest fairy people.
In the Middle Ages, knights made spears from elm not only because of the strength of the wood. It was believed that elm spears instilled courage in a warrior and brought good luck in battle. In magic, the elm brings stability and support to the spell.
In its protective actions, elm is in some ways similar to beech, but the difference lies in its ability to achieve solidity of energies not so much through their compaction, cementation, but through binding. This ability, by the way, is reflected in the very name of the tree: “elm” - “to knit, bind.”
An elm planted in the yard will, as it were, bind and weave streams, creating a protective network from them. But here it is important to remember that it only connects those that already exist. Therefore, it is desirable that some other trees grow in the yard that can attract positive things from space, for example, such as alder or oak. That is, in this regard, elm is not a completely independent tree, but in “co-authorship” it will create reliable “protection from negative vibrations and negative energies.
Alder
Piles were made from resinous, rot-resistant alder wood, which were traditionally used throughout Europe to lay foundations for buildings in marshy areas. The foundations of Venice and Rotterdam, Winchester Cathedral and watermills on the islands of Scotland are supported on alder piles. Alder is also associated with the production of swords; gunsmiths valued its wood as the best coal for melting metal. Like the yew, alder is a “bleeding” tree, and cutting it down was considered blasphemy, capable of causing a fire in the home of the one who cut it down. Probably due to its practical use, alder is understood in the esoteric tradition as a kind of bridge connecting the lower, underground kingdom with the above-ground kingdom of air.
In Irish and British mythology, the alder, as a sacred tree, personifies the deified King Bran. Tradition says that all the prophecies that Bran's embalmed head uttered while it was carried across the country came true, and therefore alder is associated with protection, the ability to foresee the future and divination.
Alder is a tree that protects the family; The more children and grandchildren there are in a family, the more the alder supports its members. It strengthens family ties, unites all family members, and tends to unite people into a clan. If you come to alder with problems of family relationships, she will willingly help you find a solution. This is a tree for women - the guardians of the hearth, the tree of the “big house”. Alder will help you “tie” your husband to your home.
Juniper
Juniper is a shrub with strong cleansing properties. Its power is mainly directed not at people, but at the objects around them. If you burn its needles in your apartment, you can get rid of the adverse effects.
For a person, juniper can help remove the evil eye or damage, and get rid of the effects of a love spell.
No matter what country juniper grows in, it is considered a protective plant everywhere. Its branches, needles and essential oil are widely used in households. Thus, residents of the Volga region burn juniper needles in their houses to drive away the evil eye and damage brought upon the home and its owners. And the Eastern Slavs believe that burning juniper branches has a “cleansing” effect on a person: the strong spicy aroma relaxes and calms.
American Indians and residents of Southern Siberia were fond of this kind of “fumigation”. This was not only sacred, but also magical in nature. The fact is that during “cense” (fumigation in other words), the premises or other outbuildings (barns, stables) are cleansed of evil spirits and energy.
The balsamic scent "prevents" lightning from striking and drives away all undead. Juniper not only has a beneficial effect on, it also helps to gain luck and confidence in career and love:
1) Ukrainians carry young shoots with them as a talisman against the evil eye. Juniper root is a “one hundred percent” good luck talisman.
2) This plant is good at removing various love spells, although it is rarely used in magic itself. To rid a person of an evil spell, they take berries and roots, burn them and fumigate the patient with the smoldering remains 3-9 times from left to right.
3) Nowadays, a decoction of juniper is used as the first, indispensable remedy for diseases, rheumatism and dropsy.
4) In Russian folk medicine, juniper cones enjoy miraculous fame! The southern Slavs consumed the fresh seeds of this plant against stomach disorders and made powders against asthma. Infusions help cleanse the blood and effectively remove cholesterol.
5) Juniper twig oil increases skin elasticity, stimulates the growth of hair follicles, plus it fights dandruff. However, the healing properties of this shrub are not inferior to the magical properties.
In Rome and Greece, juniper was not only a remedy for illnesses and serious illnesses. It is a known fact that the branches of this plant were a kind of personification of eternal life. It was not for nothing that even then noble nobles were seen off on their last journey with young juniper branches. They were buried in sarcophagi made from the durable wood of this bush.
In Transcarpathia, carrying fresh juniper seeds with you is a protection against snake and viper bites. God loves trinity. The presence of 3 seeds in cone berries is considered sacred. Therefore, juniper has a “protective, all-protecting” character (God is always with you)
If you consecrate juniper branches in the church and place them behind the icon, misfortune will pass your house by. To cleanse a person’s aura that has been affected, it is enough to rub the palms of your hands with the essential oil of this plant.
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Trees in magic. Elm, Alder and Juniper
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This is a continuation of a series of articles on the symbolism of trees. Read about aspen, ash and oak here, about willow, apple, hawthorn and yew here. Elm Elm is an exclusively masculine tree, the tree of the true spiritual qualities of a real man. He gives preference to men in the full sense of the word, supports all their endeavors, but does not like losers. Only to those who fight...
Celtic Druid horoscope
The fundamental difference between the Celtic Druidic calendar and the so-called horoscope of the Gallic Druids is that the former is based on the lunar month, and the latter on the solar earth year of 365 days. This entire calendar is called the druidic lunar calendar; it consisted of three-year cycles, a total of 39 months. Moreover, there were tables with calculations of which of these months were lucky and which were not (to give the Celts their due, the same tables existed for the twelve-month calendar. Exactly how the lunar cycle was entered into it remained a mystery to us.
The calendar periods of validity of the tree sign of the so-called restored Celtic horoscope of the Druids have the following limits:
| December 24 - January 20 | “I am a deer with seven branches of an horn (or I am a bull of seven battles)”; | |
| January 21 - February 17 | “I am a wide stream of equals”; | |
| February 18 - March 17 | "I am the wind of the deep sea"; | |
| March 18 - April 14 | “I am a sparkling tear of the sun”; | |
| April 15 - May 12 | "I am the hawk/falcon on the cliff"; | |
| May 13 - June 9 | "I am the most beautiful among flowers"; | |
| June 10 - July 7 | “I am the god who lights the fire in the head”; | |
| July 8 - August 4 | "I am the tip of the spear in battle"; | |
| August 5 - September 1 | "I am a river salmon"; | |
| September 2 - September 29 | "I am a mighty word"; | |
| September 30 - October 27 | "I am a cruel boar"; | |
| October 28 - November 24 | “I am the menacing sound of the sea”; | |
| November 25 - December 22 | "I am a sea wave"; | |
| December 23 | “Who besides me knows the secrets of uncouth dolmens?” | |
It turns out that the months, numbering thirteen, were each associated with their own tree, and consisted of 28 days (28x13=364), the remaining 365th day - December 23rd was called the Nameless Day, but it had a patron tree: Spruce. It was on this day that the Celts decorated the Christmas tree, made sacrifices and celebrated.
This entire calendar is called the druidic lunar calendar; it consisted of three-year cycles, a total of 39 months. Moreover, there were tables with calculations of which of these months were lucky and which were not (to give the Celts their due, the same tables existed for the twelve-month calendar. How they entered the lunar cycle into it, Merlin knows them. I suspect that only he knows ).
Let me make a reservation right away: on English-language sites this calendar looks the same:
| Dec. 24 Jan. 21 | I am a stag of seven tines Beith the Birch |
| Jan. 22 Feb. 18 | I am a wide flood on a plain Luis the Rowan |
| Feb. 19 Mar. 18 | I am a wind on the deep waters Nuinn the Ash |
| Mar. 19 Apr. 15 | I am a shining tear of the sun Fearn the Alder |
| Apr. 16 May 13 | I am a hawk on a cliff Saille the Willow |
| May 14 Jun. 10 | I am a fair amongst flowers Huath the Hawthorn |
| Jun. 11 Jul. 8 | I am a god who sets the head afire with smoke Duir the Oak |
| Jul. 9 Aug. 5 | I am a battle-waging spear Teinn the Holly |
| Aug. 6 Sep. 2 | I am a salmon in a pool Coll the Hazel |
| Sep. 3 Sep. thirty | I am a hill of poetry Muinn the Vine |
| Oct. 1 Oct. 28 | I am a ruthless boar Gort the Ivy |
| Oct. 29 Nov. 25 | I am a threatening noise from the sea Ngetal the Reed |
| Nov. 26 Dec. 22 | I am a wave of the sea Ruis the Elder |
| Dec. 23 | Who but I knows the secret of the unhewn dolmen? |
or:
- Celtic Tree Approximate Gregorian
- Beth (Birch) Dec 24-Jan 20
- Louis (Rowan) Jan 21-Feb 17
- Nuin (Ash) Feb 18-Mar 17
- Fearn (Alder) Mar 18-Apr 14
- Saille (Willow) Apr 15-May 12
- Huath (Hawthorn) May 13-Jun 9
- Duir (Oak) Jun 10-Jul 7
- Tinne (Holly) Jul 8-Aug 4
- Coll (Hazel) Aug 5-Sep 1
- Muin (Vine) Sep 2-Sep 29
- Gort (Ivy) Sep 30-Oct 27
- Ngetal (Reed) Oct 28-Nov 24
- Ruis (Elder) Nov 25-Dec 22
- Secret of the Unhewn Stone (intercalary day): Dec 23
New Moon people are more impulsive and emotional, but at the same time prone to subjectivity and introversion. A positive trait in their character is determination or belief in their ability to overcome all obstacles. Therefore, new moon people born under the sign of Birch show more persistence in achieving their goals. Full Moon people know exactly what they want and are prone to visionary, objectivity and extroversion. However, they have a negative trait - they tend to ignore reality, which leads to an incorrect assessment of the situation.
The Druids believed that the birch tree was a tree with the potential to grow very tall, and therefore, in an astrological sense, people born under the sign of the Birch, like the Celtic god Taliesin, have very great potential. However, they will need a lot of perseverance to overcome the obstacles that come their way.
Rowan
(21.01-17.02)
The Druids believed that their great invisible god manifested itself in the restless elements of nature and in the electromagnetic forces contained in the phenomenon of lightning. It was believed that rowan trees were not afraid of lightning, and therefore, as protection from evil witchcraft forces, all settlements, secluded crossroads, and also temples were planted with these trees. The Druids believed that every tree had its own spirit or "dryad". The spirit of the mountain ash represented the guardian of secret truths - secrets associated with the immortality and personal freedom of their archetypal gods.
In Celtic mythology, the rowan was considered a magical tree, and its bright red berries were considered the “food of the gods”, guarded by a green dragon. Like the forbidden fruit from the Garden of Eden, rowan berries represented magical powers jealously guarded by the Celtic gods.
Rowan people have the gift of foresight and clear humanistic principles. However, they are closed, and their prophecies do not always reach the rest of humanity. Beneath their cold manners lies a certain passion, which they need in order to prove their case to fanatics and ignoramuses. New Moon people are impatient, and they will face many disappointments on the way to establishing their great rightness.
Although these people may be completely reserved in their personal lives, their insatiable thirst for reform will help usher in great social changes.
Full Moon people are less restrained, but tend to promise more than they can actually deliver. At the same time, they cannot be deprived of their ability to inspire, powerfully influence other people and not be indifferent to any attempts to infringe on individual rights.
Ash
(18.02-17.03)
The Celtic name for ash is related to the Irish word for heaven. In Celtic mythology, ash was considered a witchcraft tree; magic wands were carved from it. The Egyptians called the Celts "rogues of the seas." The Sea Horse, symbolizing the ash tree, is associated with the Celtic ideas of the sea gods as half-fish, half-horse.
Ash people are characterized by duality of character, which makes it very difficult to recognize their true nature or their motives. Although they have an artistic nature and temperament and appear very vulnerable or sensitive, they can suddenly change tactics and become very, very pragmatic. It is probably for this reason that people born under this sign are guided in their lives by a sense of compassion.
New Moon people are more impulsive and demonstrative in their relationships with other people, but are strongly opposed to being exploited. They have a generally cautious approach to life, and at the same time they are extremely spontaneous.
Full Moon people are natural "exhibitionists" and are distinguished by great spiritual generosity, which indicates a certain gullibility and naivety. However, this is only an external weakness, under which hides a very rare human quality - humility.
Alder
(18.03-14.04)
In Celtic mythology, alder is associated with the ram - a mighty giant and warlike king of ancient Britain. In the ancient myth "The Battle of the Trees", the alder fights in the front ranks, which speaks of the inherent courage of the alder archetype.
In rural Ireland, cutting down the sacred alder tree is considered a crime. The one who does this is considered responsible for all accidents that occur in the village. The alder dryad is aggressive and can even burn down the house of such a person.
The sacred symbol of the Ram was the falcon. The Celts called their kings falcons. Falcon is a prophetic bird, a sign of both victory and death.
Alder people are strong personalities, ready to go their own way through life. However, it is a very bumpy road and the hallmark of this sign is courage. The Alder people are trusted allies, yet they choose to fight for their own interests and lead others. The restless spirit of these people leads them into unknown distances.
New Moon people are the most restless and indecisive of the Alder people. Although their personal courage and sincerity are unquestionable, they will benefit from thinking about the consequences of their actions every time.
Full Moon people have a greater ability to persuade than others. They are generally distinguished by great self-confidence, but they may lack the vibrating energy that is inherent in New Moon people. However, if they are in the right place at the right time at the moment of crisis, they can achieve enormous success.
Willow
(15.04-12.05)
The willow tree has an ancient history and is associated with death - willow leaves are found in Megalithic burials and in the tombs of the pharaohs. The ancient Israelites had a holiday called the Days of Willow (Feast of Tabernacles), during which their main altar was decorated with willow branches. It is believed that when Jesus met Mary Magdalene, she was living in the hollow trunk of a huge willow tree. Until He cast the demons out of Mary, people considered her a witch, and they associated the willow with evil.
The Druids considered the willow tree sacred. In their Creation myth, the sea serpent laid two purple eggs, which contained the Sun and the Earth, precisely in the branches of a willow tree. This was the first tree of creation, in whose branches the universe was hatched, which symbolizes both the birth of the cosmos and the beginning of earthly life. Among the Celts, the sea serpent symbolized the power of the Moon over the oceans and its fateful intervention in the life of the human race.
People born under the sign of Willow are very difficult to decipher, since all the mysterious aspects of nature associated with the Moon are superimposed on them. The “antennas” of their psyche are constantly turned on, thanks to which they can use even the most remote corners of memory. The favorable aspects of character tend to manifest themselves in their passive persistence and insight.
People born in the first two weeks of the lunar month are more prone to sudden mood swings, which results in a certain instability of character. Favorable aspects are manifested in the receptivity of these people to change and the ability to quickly seize the opportunity that presents itself.
People born in the second half of the month tend to ignore advice; at the same time, their arguments are not convincing. Favorable aspects are manifested in ingenuity and excellent memory.
Hawthorn
(13.05-09.06)
The Glastonbury Thorn is believed to have grown from a cutting cut from the crown of thorns with which Jesus was crowned. In Celtic Ireland, it was believed that a person who destroyed a hawthorn exposed himself to the greatest danger, since as a result of this his cattle could die, his children could die, and he himself could be completely ruined. Hawthorn was used during ritual orgies, when the Druids called on the people to imitate the fertile summer.
The “protective” functions of hawthorn are associated with the mythical properties of Vulcan, the blacksmith god, the guardian of heavenly fire, who, according to astrologers, directs the highest energy of the mind. The Celtic bowl symbol is associated with the Celtic skill in metalworking. However, in later myths, the cup is a symbol of the Holy Grail, with which the divine mystery or the source of eternal life is identified.
The people of Hawthorn are constantly buzzing with new ideas. Those born under this sign have many talents and easily adapt to all changes. Typically, their strength lies in knowing their opponent's weaknesses. They are good strategists, but ruthlessness is not characteristic of them.
People born in the first half of the lunar month are more impulsive and sensuality. However, having made a decision, they are able to concentrate all their positive qualities on implementing it.
People born in the second half of the lunar month are characterized by a completely different approach to life and are much more reluctant to bind themselves to personal obligations. Their positive quality is the ability to have a broader vision, which opens those doors of the mind that are usually closed.
Oak
(10.06-07.07)
The Druid religion was based on the worship of the oak tree, with which all the ancient thunder gods were associated. The oak symbolized the turning point of the year when the summer Sun rose briefly into the Circle of Greenweed to receive divine inspiration. During the seventh lunar month of Oak, the Druids carved a circle on this tree, divided into four equal parts (an ancient symbol of the earth) - it was believed that it would protect the tree from lightning. The Celtic name for oak means "door". It was understood that doors made of oak were the most reliable protection against evil.
Oak people are open-minded. Their most important positive qualities are optimism and the ability to tell the truth without thinking about the consequences. However, carelessness can be their weak point.
People born in the first half of the month tend to risk large sums of money, as well as make commitments that are not so easy to fulfill. Positive character traits include innate leadership qualities and the ability to rise above human vices such as greed and selfishness. There is an element of self-sacrifice in both lunar phases or parts of the sign, but people born under the Full Moon are less likely to take risks with their money.
People born under the New Moon tend to like to be visible and are tireless seekers of fame.
Holly
(08.07-04.08)
Celtic myths depicted the holly (or holly) as the oak's evergreen cousin. In the Druid lunar calendar, the sacred oak ruled the waxing (light) part of the year, and the evergreen holly ruled the waning (dark) part. In the ritual calendar of the Druids, the Holly King was called the Dark Heir. The Celtic symbol Fire Spear is identical to the Spear of the month of the Heir. The mythical unicorn - the symbol of holly - is a white horse with a spiral horn that resembles a spear. In Buckingham Palace, in the collection of King Edward, there is a special horn considered to be the horn of a unicorn. In the Middle Ages it was a common belief that it protected the king from poison. In an esoteric sense, the holly symbolizes the evergreen aspect of the soul, and the oak symbolizes the sacrificial ego. An ancient Welsh poem says that these two trees support a bridge that spans the "Rainbow River", in which the evil of the world dissolves and flows to Greenwyd.
People born under this sign, unlike Oak people, are less inclined to take risks of any kind until they have weighed the pros and cons. It's about being extremely practical and down to earth combined with the ability to solve complex problems using simple logic.
People born in the first half of the month are associated with the New Moon and are more likely to financially support the dreams and ambitions of others. This indicates a selfless and caring nature, which, however, also has a negative aspect - thoughtless optimism, which can cause harm to these people.
Full Moon people born in the second half of the month are more concerned with their dreams and ambitious plans. They are among the founders of various societies and large corporations. The negative aspects of Full Moon people are hypersensitivity to criticism addressed to them.
Walnut - Hazel
(05.08-01.09)
In the mythology of the Irish Celts, the hazel was a "sacred fort" in which the fairy of poetry lived. According to Irish law, trees were divided into four categories, according to which the punishment for illegal cutting was determined. According to this law, the death penalty was imposed for cutting down only two leader trees - Hazel and Apple.
The ancient name of Scotland - Caledonia - means "hill overgrown with hazel." Hazel is a symbol of concentrated wisdom in Celtic legends, and by eating the nuts one could learn all one needed about the arts and sciences. According to one of the Celtic legends (the saga of Finn), hazelnuts fell into a well and became food for the salmon that lived in it. When Finn caught and ate one of them, he immediately gained wisdom. Therefore, hazel is also called the Tree of Wisdom, and the Celtic symbol “Salmon” represents the prophetic power of knowledge.
Hazel people are receptive, smart and sensible. This sharpness of mind makes them excellent debaters and writers. They are excellent organizers and planners, capable of planning everything down to the smallest detail. The need to acquire knowledge makes them scientists and specialists.
People born in the first half of the month are distinguished by the New Moon's desperate desire for knowledge and curiosity, which can turn into a desire to poke their nose into everything.
People born in the second half of the month are distinguished by the openness and temperament characteristic of the Full Moon. They tend to strive to achieve social recognition in order to have the opportunity to educate other people in the field of art. Their positive traits are honesty and integrity, their negative traits are excessive criticism.
Ivy
(30.09-27.11)
The main properties of ivy are clinging, restriction, persistence, euphoria, determination. Ivy, like grapes, can symbolize intoxication. It is poisonous and its leaves, if chewed, cause a hallucinogenic effect. (Just don't try to test it!) Since this plant is very unpretentious, it can even grow in the cracks of a wall or pavement and symbolizes tenacity and resilience against all kinds of accidents. Ivy also contains wisdom and is one of the most sacred plants of the goddess. Places where ivy grows in abundance are full of dark secrets.
Cane
(28.10-24.11)
The history of the reed symbol - the White Hound - is as follows. Pluto, the king of the Underworld, formed a trusting relationship with Arawn, the ancient ruler of Annwn. Celtic Pluto became the ruler of both kingdoms and was considered the savior of the human race. The Celtic symbols associated with the sign of the reed indicate that this god was both a savior and a guardian. Legends say that Pluto met Arawn while hunting, surrounded by a pack of white ghost dogs, and therefore the symbol of the month is the White Hound. In both Egyptian and Greek myths, the entrance to the mysterious kingdom was always guarded by dogs. In Celtic mythology, white hounds represent the guardians of the lunar secrets and the Stone, which symbolized the divine right of the Celtic kings and queens to rule over their people.
Reed and Ivy represent two aspects of the same duality. Persephone and Pluto form a unity of soul, which, nevertheless, is filled with drama and passion. People born at this time, like Ivy people, have a powerful influence on other people, with the only difference being that Reed people are distinguished by greater willpower and less tendency to compromise, since the role they play in life excludes the manifestation of any weakness or the luxury of sitting between two chairs. They prefer to change the order of things rather than fight for a warm place in the existing order, and they want to change their lives, not individual aspects of it.
People born in the first half of the month, that is, during the New Moon, acquire powerful friends and make powerful enemies, because they are impatient and impulsive. However, they will maintain their position and gain great respect, especially from their enemies.
People born in the second half of the month, that is, under the Full Moon, plan their actions more carefully and achieve greater social recognition, but they tend to switch from one task to another, which can weaken their sense of purpose. In general, Reed people are distinguished by their great ability to survive, and they prefer to fight enemies than receive help from friends.
Elder
(25.11-23.12)
The elderberry has been shrouded in mystery since the times of the megalith, when an exact image of its leaf began to be carved on tombstones as a symbol of death and, at the same time, rebirth. In the ritual zodiac of the Celts, this stage between life and death coincides with the winter solstice. In the lunar Celtic zodiac, birch and elder stand on opposite sides of the entrance to the underworld of Annun, indicating the descent and ascent of the Sun. The month of the Elderberry symbolizes the imprisonment of the Sun or the solar spirit. Kronos is associated with this month - the ruler of the kingdom of minerals, in which the source of all life and light is imprisoned.
Symbolically, the elderberry was depicted as a golden pillar of decay, from which, after a series of transformations, grew a green pillar of birch, associated with the birth of the Celtic solar gods. The month of Elderberry represents the impermanence of life and the need to constantly adapt to changing situations.
Elderberry people develop gradually. In their youth, they tend to spend a lot of time and energy on meaningless projects. Many of them receive an inheritance, which contributes to extravagant tastes and spoilage. Their nature is based on restlessness or insatiable curiosity, as a result of which they gravitate towards acquiring deep knowledge and are inclined to travel far in order to broaden their horizons.
People born in the first half of the month belong to the New Moon phase and are more frank and impulsive. However, they have excellent speaking skills and constantly fight against injustice or what they perceive as corruption.
People born in the second half of the month belong to the Full Moon phase and have excellent visionary abilities, they prefer to act in the shadows and avoid head-on collisions.
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The alder tree also has its own legend, explaining the unusual color of the wood. The fact is that freshly cut alder wood is white, but immediately before our eyes it first turns pink and then turns blood red. Time passes and the surface of the wood turns brown. And alder wood acquires a stable light chocolate color only after it has been dried and aged. It is for its reddening wood that alder is considered a “bleeding” tree. The legend is also connected with blood: supposedly once the devil, who competed with God at the creation of the world, tried to create a wolf, but could not revive it. By the will of God, the wolf came to life and rushed at the devil, who, fleeing from him, climbed into the alder tree. However, the wolf still managed to grab his leg, and the blood from the wound got onto the alder wood, turning it red.
Alder is a tree that provides protection to the family. It is believed that the more descendants there are in a family, the stronger the alder supports its members. It unites relatives, brings all family members closer together, and it is typical for it to unite people into a clan. If you come to alder with problems in family relationships, she will be happy to “suggest” a solution. This tree is for women - the guardians of the hearth, the tree of the “big house”. Alder will help the wife to “tie” her husband to the house.
Alder's energy is unpredictable and helps relieve stress. But if its energy is abused, serious nervous breakdowns are possible. Alder is a consumer tree, and you need to interact with it carefully.
Alder protects the family and strengthens family ties, so if you have any problems in the family, contact alder, and it will be happy to help you.
It is believed that alder connects the underground and above-ground kingdoms. This tree is also associated with foresight, divination and protection.
It is also mentioned in the legends about the crucifixion of Christ: alder branches were broken during the scourging of Christ, for which Christ blessed this tree.
Among the Southern Slavs, Alder is used in folk medicine; “living fire” is carved from it.
In the Russian North, it was customary to leave a sacrifice to the field or forest spirits on an alder tree - usually in the form of bread and salt.
Because of its red color, alder has become a magical talisman. Like anything bright, red bark attracts the eye and, accordingly, protects against the evil eye.
Even if the bark is hidden in a pocket, the person is reliably protected. Hence the popular tradition of putting pieces of alder in newlyweds’ pockets to protect the newlyweds from damage. Its branches are stuck along the edges of the field for protection from hail and bad weather; They bathe in the water that washes the alder roots to protect themselves from diseases.
When you have a fever, you need to go into the forest and sit on a freshly cut Alder stump, and then the fever will spread to the tree. The Poles believed that the water washing the roots of Alder turns black; if you swim in such water, the body will turn black, but at the same time the person will be saved from all diseases.
In Poland, on Trinity Sunday they decorated houses with Alder branches to ward off thunderstorms and hail. The Poles stuck Alder branches into barley crops to prevent moles from tearing up the soil, and also placed Alder branches under sheaves to protect them from mice. Belarusians believed that Alder could protect households from visits from the “walking dead man,” since it bears “the red blood of Satan.” For the same reasons, in Polesie people planted Alder near houses so that “the devil would not get attached” to a person. The Slovaks placed a piece of alder leaf in the shoes of the newlyweds going to the wedding ceremony.
Magic wands and wands are made from alder.
An alder amulet can become the keeper of your home. In addition, alder branches are used as protective amulets against bad weather, damage and disease.
Black alder symbolizes death, fire in the forge and the forces of evaporation. In Celtic mythology, black alder symbolizes resurrection and deification. Also, the Celts often associate it with the ram - the mighty king of Britain. There is an ancient myth called “The Battle of the Trees”. In it, the alder fights in the front ranks, which shows the courage of the alder. Among the Greeks, black alder is the emblem of Pan. It is associated with spring and fire festivals.
If a person in Ireland cuts down an alder tree, he is considered to have committed a crime. And from that moment on, he becomes responsible for all accidents that occur in the village. An alder dryad after this might even burn down that person’s house.
The Spring Equinox tree is associated with Bran (Mars) and fire. This is the tree of warriors - talismans of courage were made from alder. The alder spirit is an aggressive and vengeful creature. Cutting down an alder most often means incurring a series of misfortunes. Since this is a fire tree, misfortunes will end in the fire of your house. It was this property that was used to create talismans for warriors - the natural aggression of the tree was directed against enemies. Red alder sap is used in Earth magic rituals, symbolizing the blood of the Forest.
Almost all parts of this wonderful plant are used for medicinal purposes - cones, bark, leaves, pollen. The fruits have an astringent, anti-inflammatory and hemostatic effect. Infusion and tincture of them are recommended for gastrointestinal diseases (dyspepsia, enterocolitis, enteritis, chronic colitis, dysentery, gastric and duodenal ulcers), as well as for rheumatoid polyarthritis and colds. In gynecology, an infusion of the bark or fruits is used to stop uterine bleeding of various origins, uterine fibroids, accompanied by inflammatory diseases of the genital organs. A decoction of the leaves is used in folk medicine as a diaphoretic for colds, gout and polyarthritis.
Fresh leaves and bark in the form of an infusion are recommended for external use (gargling, lotions) for sore throats, sore throats, and for the treatment of wounds and ulcers. A decoction of the leaves is used for foot baths to relieve fatigue after a long walk.
Alder is of great water conservation importance and strengthens the banks of water bodies. The wood of this species is brownish-red, homogeneous, elastic, and resistant to decay, which is why it has long been used for the construction of various hydraulic structures (dams, dikes, pile structures, well log houses). The bark is used for tanning leather and making natural dyes (dyes fabrics reddish-brown).
Honeybees return to their hives in April with a rich supply of fresh protein food - alder pollen.
In veterinary medicine, an infusion of alder bark and fruit is prescribed for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of calves, piglets and lambs.
Preparations from gray alder are used along with preparations from black alder for the same indications in humans and animals.
They will protect the harvest from bad weather, and people from diseases and dark forces.
Alder found in forest and forest-steppe zones of Russia and western Siberia on the banks of lakes, rivers and swamps.
Names of Alder
Alder has many names that came from the people: vilkha, eloha, leshnik, oleshnik. The generic name Alnus is the Latin name for Black Alder, derived from the Celtic words Al (at) and Lan (shore). It was found among the Roman writers Pliny and Vetruvius.
Where does Alder grow?
Alder Prefers rich, moist soils, but can be found in dry or clayey soils. Sometimes it grows in a real quagmire, where a person is not able to pass.
Depending on living conditions, Alder is capable of changing life forms: trees or shrubs. In central Russia, two species are most widely found: Gray alder And Black alder(sticky).
Black alder is included in the Red Books of Russia, Kazakhstan and Moldova. Here she prefers ponds and damp lowlands.
Often catching the eye of people, Alder always remains invisible. In the spring, its foliage quickly darkens, and in the fall, when all the trees put on bright outfits, it remains unchanged. At the time of leaf fall, the Alder leaf will only shyly curl up and imperceptibly fall to the ground.
But in winter it is not difficult to recognize Alder by the small cones on the branches and in the snow.
Alder trunk mostly slender, covered with smooth bark. The trees grow quickly, reaching a height of more than 20 meters.
Gray alder is a deciduous tree or large shrub with a rounded silver-gray crown. The trunk is curved, with gray bark. The leaves are gray on the inside and sharp at the end. Flowers are unisexual. The female ones sit in the axils of the inflorescence, turning into a small cone by autumn. The sticky alder has greyish-brown bark, and the foliage is sticky and shiny, dark green above and dull below.
When does Alder bloom?
Alder blossom depends on the species and latitude of growth.
Most trees bloom in early spring, in April-May. Before or during the leaves blooming, long catkins bloom on the Alder tree.
Medicinal properties
Alder cones have anti-inflammatory, astringent and disinfectant properties, which have long been used in folk medicine. Volatile phytoncides from the bark and leaves of Alder have a detrimental effect on some types of protozoa.
The use of Alder in medicine goes back centuries. Herbalists from the Middle Ages often found external use of a decoction of Alder leaves for gout and fungal diseases.
Alder cones used in the form of a decoction or infusion for colitis, dysentery, colds, stomach and intestinal bleeding. Alder is also an affordable remedy in veterinary medicine.
A decoction of Alder cones has hemostatic and astringent properties. It is used for burns, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, skin inflammation, as well as duodenal or stomach ulcers.
Alder leaf decoction- diaphoretic during colds. In addition, a decoction of the leaves can be used to make special foot baths that help relieve fatigue.
Alder wood It does not have high strength, but it is soft and has a uniform structure, so it is easy to work with. Thanks to these properties, Alder has found its use in many industries. When dried, the wood does not crack; musical instruments are made from it. Because of the viscosity and softness of Alder, sculptures, panels and carved dishes are carved. Alder has a beautiful red hue to the wood and is therefore widely used in furniture construction and carpentry.