Trees and spirits related to them

Any tree can be a doorway into the faerie realm. Any tree can be a cource of energy and creatvity in its own way. By opening to those spirits, faeries, and elves associated with the trees, we invoke the energy of the tree itself into our life.

Each tree and each tree spirit has its own unique qualities. Many of these are characterized by the various elves and spirits that surround it. These beings can help us in many areas of our lives. If patient, tree spirits will share their energy and their knowledge.

The following list are some example of various tree spirits, for a deeper understanding, recognizing, and working with the energies of various tree spirits. As you will see, some of these trees are also connected to fantastic creatures that are associated with the faerie realm ( e.g., the phoenix, dragons, unicorns, etc. ) . Learning to attune to the spirit of the tree will help you connect with and understand the role and energies of them as well.

There is much that we can learn from every tree if we learn to feel the loving caress of the shade it provides and hear its soft whispers in the rustling of its leaves.

ALDER
The spirit of the alder tree is very protective, and it has great knowledge about prophetic scrying with the use of water and mirrors. When it leaves the tree, it will often take the form of a Raven.

APPLE
The apple tree has many magical faeries characteristics associated with it. It is home to one of the fantastic creatures found within the faerie, the unicorn. Traditionally, the unicorn lives beneath the apple tree. The apple blossoms draw out great numbers of flower faeries in the spring who promote feelings of happiness in those who are near. The spirit of this tree holds the knowledge of eternal youth and beauty. Its spirit will often take teh form of a beautifully enticing woman who can open the heart to new love.


ASH

The ash tree has great mysticism and power associated with it. In the Norse tradition, it was called Yggdrasil, the great tree of life. It is a doorway to many dimensions of the faerie realm. Its spirit is strong and holds the knowledge of how events and people are linked together. It can teach the magic of poetry and how to weave words into powerful effects.


BIRCH

The birch is a magical tree, and its spirit can connect you to many aspects of the elemental realms of life. It has great antiquity, and it is sometimes known as the " lady of the woods. " It is a doorway whose energy can connect you with all of the beings and goddesses of the woodlands ( including the wood nymphs).
The bark should never be taken without permission, but once permission is granted this wondrous spirit can demonstrate how to use a staff made from birch to pass from the mortal realm to the faerie realm and back again.

CEDAR

This tree and its spirit are both protective and healing. It also has ties to the unicorn of the faerie realm as the unicorn keeps its treasures in boxes made of cedar. This spirit brings calm and balance to emotions and can stimulate inspiring dream activity.

CHERRY

Just as the apple tree is the home of the unicorn, the cherry tree is home to yet another of those fantastic creatures of the faerie realm, the phoenix. The spirit of this tree is often fiery in appearance. It has the ability to bring individuals to the treshold of new awakening.

ELDER

The elder tree was sacred to those of the Druid and Celtic traditions. It was the tree of birth and death, beginning and end. Its spirit is that of transition. It teaches how to awaken opportunities to cast out the old and build the new. This can be a doorway to link with the mother goddess in many forms.
This tree's spirit has knowledge of great magic. She can provide protection and add power to even the slightest of wishes. The elder spirit facilitates contact with all the beings of the woods, including the dryads and other wood nymphs. She is the mother who protects her groves and all of her children within them. It is the ideal tree spirit to connect with to awaken a renaissance with the faerie realm.


ELM

The elm is the tree of intuition. Its spirit holds knowledge of how to awaken it to its fullest. It can teach how to hear the "inner call. " There is always great elf activities around this tree, so much so that if balance is not used, it is easy to become faerie charmed. This tree's spirit is so sensitive that it will mourn when other members of its family are cut down. It holds knowledge of empathy and compassion.

HAWTHORN

The hawthorn is sacred to the faeries and elves. They hold great love for this tree and its spirit. This is the tree of magic, all of the magic found within the faerie realm. This spirit will provide a doorway to the inner realms, as well as protection againts their magic. You must learn to be patient with the hawthorn spirit or those inner realm doors will not be opened to their fullest. This spirit can stimulate growth and fertility in all areas of your life, making it seem enchanted to others.

HAZEL

This tree is home to a quiet spirit of magic. All fruits and nuts trees are symbolic of hidden wisdom, and the spirit of this tree can help you acquire hidden wisdom in a unique manner. It will awaken intuition and insight, and it holds knowledge of the electromagnetic fields of the earth. Attuning to this spirit can reveal much information about dowsing. This quiet spirit also holds knowledge of the weaving of words for great effects, and it can teach how to go within the quiet of one's own mind and consciousness (meditation).

HOLLY

Technically, holly is a bush, but it has the power of a tree, and its spirit is often guardian to many of the "little people. " The holly is home to great numbers of elves and faeries. It was sacred to the druids who kept it inside their homes during the winter to provide a haven for teh faerie beings. Its spirit often is seen in masculine form, and it has knowledge of the angelic realms and how to connect to them. Holly shows how best to become a true spiritual warrior, and if worked with, it can stimulate dynamic healing abilities.

MAPLE

OAK

PINE

REDWOOD

ROWAN

SPRUCE

SYCAMORE

WALNUT

WILLOW