Celtic Tree Month of Elder 11/25

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Symbolism: Judgment, Transformation, Death & Regeneration, Fate, The Inevitable

Sacred numbers: 

• Five: each elderflower has 5 petals, 5 yellow stamens, and 5 sepals which form a tiny green star.  
• Thirteen: Elder is associated with all superstition surrounding the number 13. 

Stone: Olivine, Jet (Black Amber)

Flower: Dandelion

Birds: Pheasant, Raven, Rook

Color: Black, Dark Green, Blood Red

Deity: Hel, Hela, Holda, Venus, Hilde, The White Lady

Folk Names: Alhuren, Battree, Boure Tree, Eldrum, Elhorn, Hylder,  Lady Ellhorn, Old Gal, Old, Lady, Pipe Tree, Rob Elder, Sweet Elder, Tree of Doom

Medicinal properties: 

Traditionally all parts of Elder are useful medicinally. 

• The berries and the leaves are both rich in vitamin C. 
• The leaves can be made into ear drops to treat pain and inflammation.
•  The flowers make a tea that is good for treating coughs and irritable throats, as well as being made into a skin cleanser and lotion. 
• The bark of the new small twigs can be made into a laxative. 
• The bark, roots, berries and leaves can all be used as a dye.  
• The berries are good for making jam, wine, vinegar, and syrups.

Magickal properties: 

• Exorcism
• Prosperity
• Banishment
• Healing
• The leaves and berries are used for protection and in breaking spells that were cast against you or to undo spells of evil intent. 
• Growing an elder in your garden will protect your property from misfortune and harm. 
• In Europe they planted elder in cemeteries to keep away the evil spirits.

Money Jar

You will Need:

• A jar; baby food jars are perfect but any will do
• Cinnamon
• Peppermint
• Bay leaves
• Nutmeg
• Chamomile
• Ginger
• Green Adventurine

Combine all ingredients in jar while meditating on your intentions

Quick Healing Candle Spell

Carve the name of the person whom you wish to be healed into the wax of a blue candle. Light the candle and say:

Healing light, shining bright, let [name]

Sickness flee in fright. With harm to none i

Cast this spell, so i say, so mote it be

Healing Chant

Wrap thee in cotton, bind thee with love,

Protection from pain surrounds like a glove.

May the brightest of blessings surround thee on this night

For thou art cared for, healing thoughts are sent to you in flight.