Tree Correspondances

Beech -- Propserity
Hawthorn -- Hope
Laurel -- Perserverance
Mimosa -- Sesitivness
Oak -- Maternal love
Olive -- Peace
Palm -- Victory
Pear -- Affection
Privet (Hedge) -- Prohibition
Quince -- Temptation
Willow -- Bravery & Humanity
 

December  23 to January    1 ........ Apple Tree
January    2 to January   11 ........ Fir Tree
January   12 to January   24 ........ Elm Tree
January   25 to February   3 ........ Cypress Tree
February   4 to February   8 ........ Poplar Tree
February   9 to February  18 ........ Cedar Tree
February  19 to February  28 ........ Pine Tree
March     1 to March     10 .........Weeping Willow Tree
March    11 to March     20 ........ Lime Tree
March    21    ........ Oak Tree
March    22 to March     31 ........ Hazelnut Tree
April     1 to April    10 ........ Rowan Tree
April    11 to April    20 ........ Maple Tree
April    21 to April    30 ........ Walnut Tree
May      1 to May   14 ........ Poplar Tree
May    15 to May    24 ........ Chestnut Tree
May    25 to June     3 ........ Ash Tree
June    4 to June      13 ........ Hornbeam Tree
June    14 to June      23 ........ Fig Tree
June    24    ........ Birch Tree
June    25 to July       4 ........ Apple Tree
July     5 to July     14 ........ Fir Tree
July      15 to July     25 ........ Elm Tree
July    26 to August    4 ........ Cypress Tree
August   5 to August   13 ........ Poplar Tree
August   14 to August    23 ........ Cedar Tree
August   24 to September  2 ........ Pine Tree
September  3 to September 12 ........ Weeping Willow Tree
September 13 to September 22 ........ Lime Tree
September 23    ........ Olive Tree
September 24 to October    3 ........ Hazelnut Tree
October    4 to October   13 ........ Rowan Tree
October   14 to October   23 ........ Maple Tree
October   24 to November  11 ........ Walnut Tree
November  12 to November  21 ........ Chestnut Tree
November  22 to December   1 ........ Ash Tree
December   2 to December  11 ........ Hornbeam Tree
December  12 to December  21 ........ Fig Tree
December  22    ........ Beech Tree

Apple Tree (the Love)
Of slight build, lots of charm, appeal and attraction, pleasant aura,
flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be
loved, faithful and tender  partner, very generous, scientific talents,
lives for today, a care free philosopher with imagination.

Ash Tree (the Ambition)
Uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for
criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with its fate,
can be egoistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover,
sometimes brains rule over heart, but takes partnership very serious.

Beech (the Creative)
Has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialist, good organization of
life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks,
reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports,
etc.).

Birch  (the Inspiration)
Vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does
not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in
calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a
calm and content atmosphere.

Cedar (the Confidence)
Of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not
in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined,
impatient, wants to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy
optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.

Chestnut Tree (the Honesty)
Of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of
justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritate and
sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self-confidence, acts sometimes
superior, feels not understood, loves only once, has difficulties in finding
a partner.

Cypress (the Faithfulness)
Strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, happy content,
optimistic, needs enough money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness,
passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered,
unruly, pedantic and careless.

Elm Tree (the Noble-Minuteness)
Pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends to not forgive
mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead  but not to obey, honest and faithful
partner, tends to know-all-attitude and making decisions for others,
noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor,  practical

Fig Tree  (the Sensibility)
Very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or
arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a
butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness, of practical
talent and intelligence.

Fir Tree (the Mysterious)
Extraordinary taste, dignity, cultivated airs, loves anything
beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to it,
rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious uncounted lover, many
friends, many foes, very reliable.

Hazelnut Tree (the Extraordinary)
Charming, undermining, Very understanding, knows how to make an impression,
active fighter for social cause, popular, moody and capricious lover, honest
and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment.

Hornbeam (the Good Taste)
Of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, tends to
egoism, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads reasonable, disciplined
life, looks for kindness, an emotional partner and acknowledgment, dreams of
unusual lovers, is seldom happy with his/her feelings, mistrusts most
people, is never sure of its decisions, very consciences.

Lime Tree (the Doubt)
Accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress and
labor, tends to laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices
for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom,
often wailing and complaining, very jealous, loyal.

Maple Tree (the Independence of Mind)
No ordinary person, full imagination and originality, shy and reserved,
ambitious, proud, self-respect, hungers for new experiences, sometimes
nervous, many complexes, good memory, learns easily, complicated
love life, wants to express.

Oak Tree (the Robust Nature)
Courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not love
changes, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.

Olive Tree  (the Wisdom)
Loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression
and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of
justice, sensitive, empathic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the
company of sophisticated people.

Pine Tree (the Particularity)
Loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable,
very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly, falls easily in
love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, many
disappointments till it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical.

Poplar (the Uncertainty)
Looks very decorative, no self-confident behavior, only courageous if
necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often
lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, tends to
philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership serious.

Rowan (the Sensitivity)
Full of charm, cheerful, gifted, without egoism, likes to draw attention,
loves life, motion, unrest and even complications, is both dependent
and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good
company, does not forgive.

Walnut Tree (the Passion)
Unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egoistic, aggressive,
noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited
ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner not always liked but
often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromises.

Weeping Willow (the Melancholy)
Beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathic, loves anything
beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious,
honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with, demanding, good
intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner.

From: "Spirit Raven" <golden_dawn99645@hotmail.com> sent to other lists and with her blessings to pass it around.
 

Magickal Uses of Woods

Taken from the ancient Celtic tree alphabet. Individual trees of particular
species have been revered, the kind varying with the divine force represented.
The symbolism of the woods are very important inthe construction of any magical
tool. A complete description of the various woods and their uses is impossible
in a limited space but we will cover as much as possible.

OAK
The oak tree is the tree of Zeus, Jupiter, Hercules, The Dagda (The Chief of the
Elder Irish gods), Thor and all other Thunder Gods. The royalty of the Oak needs
no enlarging upon. The Oak is the tree of endurance and triumph, and like the
Ash, is said to count the lightings' flash. The Oak is a male wood which is
ideal for the construction of any tool that needs the male influence such as
Athames, certain wands and staffs. The midsummer fire is always Oak and the need
fire is always kindled in an Oak log.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Endurance, triumph, strength, power, dominion, prosperity,
sacrifice, guardian, liberator.

BIRCH
With the exception of the mysterious elder, the Birch is the earliest of the
forest trees. The Birch is used extensively in cleansing rituals. Throughout
Europe, Birch twigs are used to expel evil spirits. Birch rods are also used in
rustic rituals to drive out the spirits of the old year.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Controlled by the Lunar influences. Birth, healing, Lunar
workings, and protection.

HAZEL
The Hazel is a tree of wisdom. In England, all the knowledge of the arts and
sciences were bound to the eating of Hazel nuts. Until the seventeenth century,
a forked Hazelstick was used to divine the guilt of persons in cases of murder
and theft. We have retained the practice of divining for water and buried treasure.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Wisdom, intelligence, inspiration, wrath.

ALDER
The Alder is the tree of fire. In the battle of the trees, the Alder fought in
the very front line. It is described as the very "battle witch" of all woods,
the tree that is hottest in the fight. From the alder, you can make three
different dyes, red from its bark, green from its flowers, and brown from its
twigs; this symbolizes the elements of fire, water and earth. The Alder wood
is the wood of the witches. Whistles may be made of this wood to summon and
control the four winds. It is also the ideal wood for making the magical pipes and
flutes. To prepare the wood for use, beat the bark away with a willow stick
while projecting your wishes into it. The Alder is a token of resurrection.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Controlling the four winds, banishing and controlling
elementals, resurrection. Making magical dyes.

IVY / VINE
The Ivy was sacred to Osiris as well as to Dionysus. Vine and Ivy come next to
each other at the turn of the year, and are jointly dedicated to resurrection.
Presumably, this is because they are the only two trees that grow spirally.
The Vine also symbolizes resurrection because its strength is preserved in the
wine.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS:
(VINE) Faerie work, Joy, Exhilaration, Wrath, Rebirth.
(IVY) Fidelity, Constancy, Love, Intoxication.

YEW
The Yew is known as the death tree in all european countries. Sacred to Hecate
in Greece and Italy. Yew wood makes excellent bows, as the Romans learned from
the Greeks. This strengthened the belief that Yew was connected with death. Its
use in England is recalled in Macbeth where Hecate's cauldron contained:"...
Slips of Yew, slivered in the moon eclipse."The Silver Fir of birth and the Yew
of death are sisters. They stand next to each other in the circle of the year
and their foliage is almost identical.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Destructive workings concerning death. Not recommended for
magical tools "...for I am the tomb to every hope."

ROWAN
The Rowan is seen as the tree of life. It is also known as Mountain Ash,
Quickbeam, The Witch or Witch Wand. In the British Isles, Rowan is used as a
protection against lightning and magical charms of all sorts. In ancient
Ireland, the Druids of opposing forces would kindle a fire of rowan and say an
incantation over it to summon spirits to take part in the battle. The Rowan is
also used for many healing purposes. The "Quickbeam" is the tree of quickening.
Another use was in metal divining. In Ireland, a Rowan stake was hammered
through a corpse to immobilize the spirit.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Divination, healing, astral work, protection.

ASH
The Ash is sacred to Poseidon and Woden. The Ash is considered to be the father
of trees. The Ash is the tree of sea power, or of the power resident in water.
Special guardian spirits reside in the Ash; This makes it excellent for
absorbing sickness. The spirally carved druidical wand was made of Ash for this
purpose.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Sea power, karmic laws, magical potency, healing,
protection
from drowning.

PINE
External symbol of life and immortality. It is one of the few trees that are
androgynous. It was also worshiped by the ancients as a symbol of fire because
of its resemblance to a spiral of flame. It is regarded as a very soothing tree
to be near.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Strength, life and immortality, rejuvenation

WILLOW
The Willow was sacred to Hecate, Circe, Hera, and Persephone, all death aspects
of the Triple Moon Goddess, and was often used by the Witches in Greece. The
moon owns it. Female symbol. It is the tree that loves water most and is sacred
to the Moon Goddess who is the giver of dew and moisture, generally. The Willow
is the tree of enchantment. Can be made into a tool to make wishes come true.

MAGICKAL PURPOSES: Moon magic, psychic energy, healing, inspiration, and fertility

ELDER
A waterside tree, the Elder has white flowers that bloom to their peak in
midsummer (as is also true for the Rowan) thus making the Elder another aspect
of the White Goddess. The Elder is also said to be the crucifixion tree. The
inner bark and the flowers have long been famous for their therapeutic qualities.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Witchcraft, banishment, magical art, waters of life.

HAWTHORN
The Whitethorn or Hawthorn or May Witch takes its name from the May. It is a
generally unlucky tree and its name, translated from the Irish Brehon Laws, had
the meaning "harm". The Goddess, under the name Cardea, cast spells with the
Hawthorn. In many cultures, the month of the Hawthorn (May) is a month of bad
luck for marriages. The Hawthorn blossom, for many men, has the strong scent of
female sexuality and was used by the Turks as an erotic symbol. The monks of
Glastonbury perpetuated it and sanctified it with an approving tale that the
staff of Joseph and the Crown of thorns were made of Hawthorn.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Purification, enforced chastity, male potency, and cleansing.

HOLLY
Holly means "holy". The identification of the pacific Christ with the Holly is
poetically inept as it is the Oak king, not the Holly king that is crucified on
a T shaped cross. The Holly has many uses from making a dye from its berries to
being used as an aphrodisiac
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MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Holiness, consecration, material gain, physical revenge, beauty

WHITE POPLAR
The tree of the Autumn Equinox and of old age, is the shifting leaved White
Popular, or Aspen, The shield makers tree. Heracles bound his head in triumph
with popular after killing the giant Cacus (the evil one). The Black popular was
a funeral tree sacred to the Mother Earth. Plato makes a reference to the use of
Black popular and Silver Fir as an aid in divination. The Silver Fir standing
for hope assured and the Black Popular for loss of hope. In ancient Ireland, the
coffin makers measuring rod was made of Aspen, apparently to remind the dead
that this was not the end.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Hope, rebirth, divinations.This concludes trees referenced to
be in use in Europe. However, I thought there may be interest in a few local trees.

ALMOND
Almond has a very sweet natural being. Aids in self protection.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Fruitfulness, virginity

APPLE
It is an old English custom to drink to the health of the Apple tree with a good
glass of cider all in hopes of encouraging the tree to produce a good crop next
year.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Fertility

COCONUT
The Coconut is feminine and very fertile. The shell represents the womb, and the
milk, fertility.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Protection from negative psychic forces.

FIG
The Fig is androgynous. The fruit representing the feminine and the triple lobed
leaves suggest the masculine force.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Balance

MISTLETOE
The mistletoe was sacred to the Druids and to the Norse. It was considered to be
the great healer and has both male and female qualities. It was so well regarded
by the Norse (because it was sacred to Freya) that they refused to fight in the
vicinity of Mistletoe. The custom of hanging Mistletoe in the house to promote
peace comes from this. Generally regarded today as a symbol of love and purity.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Love, fertility, sexual potency.

PALM
Is regarded as particularly powerful because of its incredible durability and
because it is self renewing, never changing its leaves. Aids in rejuvenation.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Resurrection, and the cycle and matrix of life

PEACH
The Peach is an emblem of marriage.

MAGICKAL ASPECTS: Abundance, fruitfulness, happiness.