~ Nuts and Cones: Sacred to the Druids; very magical, especially in fertility magic. Small cones or acorns were sometimes used on the tips of wands used by the Celts.
~ Willow: A Druid sacred tree; one of the seven sacred trees of the Irish. The willow is a Moon tree sacred to the Goddess. Its grooves were considered so magical that priests, priestesses and artisans sat among the trees to gain eloquence, inspiration, skills, and prophecies.
~ St. John's Worth: A Druid sacred herb. The Celts passed it through the smoke of the summer solstice fire, and then wore it into battle for invincibility. The people of Scotland wore it as a charm against Faery influence.
~ Mint: A Druid sacred herb. Burning mint cleanses the area.
~ Juniper: A druid sacred tree. Its berries were used with thyme in incenses.
~ Thyme: A Druid sacred herb. Repels negativity and depression.
~ Elder: A Druid sacred tree. Sacred to the Celtic White Lady and the Summer Solstice. The Druids used it both to bless and curse. Elder wands drive out evil and negativity. Standing under and elder tree at Midsummer, like standing in a ring of Faery Mushrooms, will help you see the Little People.
Compiled by Barbara Morris
image of Brigid found here
Helpful information, thanks. I'm just starting on a nature-oriented path and have strong celtic roots, so this path feels natural to me. Thanks, I'll come back and visit again.
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