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 Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:42 am
 ＣＹＰＲＥＳＳThe cypress tree is a symbol of the immortal soul, death, and sorrow. Its wood was used to make the coffins of Greek heroes and the cases for Egyptian mummies. Its seeds were eaten to acquire strength, health, and youthfulness; and its fruit has been used in folk medicine to treat such ailments as bleeding gums, loose teeth, diarrhea, and dysentery.
ａｌｉｇｎｍｅｎｔｓ Planet - Saturn
Signs - Capricorn
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:51 am
 ＥＬＤＥＲ The elder is a small waterside tree associated with Witches and magick. In Ireland, elder sticks were said to be used by witches as "magick horses", and in England, it is an old folk belief that a baby placed in an elderwood cradle with either pine away or be stolen by fairies. It is also said that the elder is a blessed tree and lightning can never strike it.
Burning elder sticks in a Christmas Eve fire or cutting them on Saint John's Eve is said to reveal those who practice the black arts of sorcery.
Elderberries are carried in pockets as charm to protect against poison ivy, and also worn around the neck on a necklace as a magical remedy for dropsy.
The flowers of the elder with their sweet, heavy scent have long been associated with death and funerals, and at one time it was believed that if an elder twig planted on a grave began to grow, it was a sign that the soul of the decease buried below was at rest.
In the old days, elder flowers were hung on stable doors to protect horses from black magick. Wreaths of elder flowers were used by the Druids to decorate sacred alters for Beltane, and to keep away evil influences.
The Native Americans called the elder the "tree of music" and made magickal flutes from its branches. They also used the bark as an antidotal poultice for inflammations and painful swellings.
All parts of the elder have been used in folk medicine to treat numerous ailments and diseases.
The purplish-black berries of the elder make a delicious wine, and its dried blossoms can be used to make a relaxing tea. Elder has been used by Witches as an aphrodisiac and also as a magickal ingredient in many spells for love, protection, and prosperity.
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:55 am
 ＥＬＭThe elm is a shade tree said to pssess the mystical power to protect against lightning. It was associated with elfen folk in England, and used by santeros of Santeria in the casting of magick spells.
According to Teutonic mythology, the first woman on Earth was created from an elm tree by the gods.
In folk medicine, the elm is used to treat swellings, coughs, skin diseases, and venereal infections.
ａｌｉｇｎｍｅｎｔｓ Planet - Saturn
Signs - Sagittarius
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:01 am
 ＦＩＧ ＴＲＥＥThe fig tree is the symbol of peace and plenty. Its shadow is believed to be haunted by spirits, and its bark and fruit are used in both magickal and folk medicine to treat various ailments and diseases.
According to the Gospels, the fig tree was "cursed with barrenness" by Jesus Christ because it refused to produce fruit for him out of its season. The Book of Genesis states that the leaves of the fig tree were used by Adam and Eve, as soon as they acquired knowledge, to cover their nakedness.
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:06 am
 ＨＡZＥＬThe hazel tree has always been associated with Witches, and the very name "witch-hazel" remains today. The tree has also been associated with the god Thor.
Hazel is known as the "Tree of Wisdom" (especially in Irish Legend), and it is used in magickal spells for immortality, protection, and healing. Hazel rods were believed to possess divinatory properties, and have long been used by dowsers to locate buried treasure and underground water. Hazel rods have also been traditionally used as wands by white magicians, and to protect animals against bewitchment by fairies or impious demons. According to Welsh Folklore, hazel twigs woven into a "wishing cap" can be used to make wishes come true.
ａｌｉｇｎｍｅｎｔｓ Planet - Mercury
Day - Wednesday
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:12 am
 ＬＡＵＲＥＬ ＴＲＥＥThe laurel tree is the symbol of immortality, victory, and peace. It is said to be able to endow prophets with visions, and was associated with poetic inspiration.
The leaves of the laurel tree were chewed b female devotees of the Triple Goddess at the Tempe to induce a poetic and erotic frenzy. They were also chewed by the Pythian priestess of the Delphic oracle for oracular inspiration.
The laurel is widely used in all forms of love-magick, wish-magick, and healing.
ａｌｉｇｎｍｅｎｔｓ Planet - The Sun
Signs - Leo
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:17 am
 ＬＩＭＥ ＴＲＥＥIn Germany, the lime tree was held sacred. According to folk legends and superstitions, it was haunted by dwarfs and possessed the power to make heroes fall into an enchanted sleep.
The fruit of the lime tree is used mainly in love-magick; however, in certain parts of India, it is the main ingredient in many powerful curses.
In folk medicine, the lime is used as a plaster for wounds, and to treat colds, sore throats, and scurvy.
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:21 am
 ＭＡＰＬＥ The maple tree is the symbol of reserve. At one time, its branches were commonly used as divining rods to locate underground water. Its leaves are celebrated by the Japanese in blossom festivals, and a decoction made from its bark is used by various North American Indian tribes to induce vomiting.
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:26 am
 ＭＹＲＴＬＥThe myrtle is an evergreen tree associated symbolically with love and marriage, and sacred to many love goddesses. It also was the symbol of authority, immortality, death, and resurrection.
Wreaths of myrtle blossoms were worn by ancient Roman brides on their wedding day' however, myrtle also was the symbol of unlawful or incestuous love, and it was often banned from many religious ceremonies.
In folk magick, myrtle is used in love spells, charms, passion aphrodisiacs, and spells to attract good fortune.
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:35 am
 ＯＡＫThe oak is a tree with many ancient mythological and magickal associations. In the Alexandrian tradition of Wicca, the oak symbolizes the waxing year aspects of the Horned God. It was regarded as an "oracle tree" by the Greek philosopher Socrates, and as the most sacred of trees by the ancient Celtic Druids, who believed that the leaves possessed great supernatural powers to heal and renew strength. Acorns (the "fruit" of the oak tree) were eaten by Druids in preparation for prophesying.
The ancient Romans also believed in the wondrous power of the oak tree, and to protect themselves against the forces of evil, they war wreaths made from oak leaves on their heads as protective crowns.
Human sacrifices were made to the Phoenician god Baal "under every leafy oak", and in Estonia, the blood of slaughtered animals was poured on oak roots as a libation to the gods.
The oak is the traditional and essential wood used for Yule logs and Midsummer Night bonfires. Oak branches are used in Wiccan spells to attract good luck, and the bark from the tree is made into magickal incenses to honor the gods and goddesses to whom the oak tree is sacred. And in folk medicine, oak tea has been used to treat such ailments as pinworms, gallstones, loose teeth, and venereal disease.
ａｌｉｇｎｍｅｎｔｓ Planet - Jupiter
Sign - Sagittarius
Day - Thursday
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:42 am
 ＯＬＩＶＥ ＴＲＥＥThe olive tree is the symbol of peace and divine blessings. Its branches were made into crowns and worn by Greek brides, Roman conquerors, and the gods who lived atop Mount Olympus. Olive branches were also placed on Chimneys and over doors to ward off lightning and keep sorcerers, demons, and wicket ghosts at bay.
The olive tree and its fruits have been used in healing spells, love-magick, and ancient fertility rites. Its oil has been used to anoint altar candles, bless religious statues, and fuel sacred temple lamps.
ａｌｉｇｎｍｅｎｔｓ Planet - The Sun and Jupiter
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:46 am
 ＯＲＡＮＧＥ ＴＲＥＥThe orange tree is the symbol of eternal love, chastity, and purity. Its blossoms were worn as bridal flowers, and its fruit was used by Voodoo practitioners in love-magick, and by European sorcerers in sympathetic black magick.
ａｌｉｇｎｍｅｎｔｓ Planet - Venus and Neptune
Sign - Leo
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:49 am
 ＰＡＬＭ ＴＲＥＥThe palm is the Tree of Life and the dwelling place of the Goddess in many ancient myths. It is used in fertility rituals and Santeria weather-working magick.
ａｌｉｇｎｍｅｎｔｓ Planet - The Sun
Sign - Scorpio
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:54 am
 ＰＥＡＣＨ ＴＲＥＥIn China, the peach is an emblem of longevity and a sacred symbol of the Goddess' yoni. The tree was believed to possess strong spiritiual forces and magick wands made from its twigs were used by Chinese wizards in immortality spells, fertility rites, and rituals to keep demons and evil spirits at bay.
The peach tree symbolizes fertility in Japan and its wood is used there as a divining rods by water-witches.
Peach sticks are used in folk medicine to treat upset stomach, swollen abdomen, and pains of the heart. According to an old folk belief in Italy and the southern regions of the United States, warts can be cured by burying peach leaves.
ａｌｉｇｎｍｅｎｔｓ Planet - Venus and Neptune
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:58 am
 ＰＥＡＲ ＴＲＥＥIn many parts of Europe, a pear tree is planted when a baby girl is born, and it is believed that the child will grow or dwindle with the tree.
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