Trees

Sacred trees feature in all ancient cultures.  The specific trees varied according to the geographic location, but their magickal and spiritual significance was shared.  The action of touching wood, for luck or hope, stems from early beliefs of communing with tree spirits.

To the Celts, the months of the year were attuned to the lunar cycle.  The 13 cycles of the year were measured from full moon to full moon, and they were named after sacred trees.  According to the month in which you are performing your ritual, you can increase its power by the inclusion of some part of the appropriate tree, as listed in the Celtic tree calendar below, either as an extra ingredient or simply by keeping it close by.

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