Trees2

Alder
    Wood used for creating magical whistles and flutes. Another Faery tree sacred to Bran
      therefore oracular and used for divination. When submersed in water the wood
      hardens making it ideal for bridges and underwater supports. When felled the tree
      literately bleeds turning from white to red. Medicinally the Alder would be used to rid
      people of fleas and boils. This tree will protect and aid awareness of difficulties, often
      offering solutions and direction towards a resolution while teaching us to trust in our
      intuition.

Willow
      Staves cut from the Willow were used for fencing, roofing for houses and lunar wands.
      Sandalwood and Willow bark aided in conjuring spirits forth from the Otherworld.
      Willow also helps to soothe those who felt bitter or jealous. Pregnant women would
      lay cloths underneath the tree to catch the leaves and ensure an easy birth. The
      water-loving Willow symbolises the rhythms of the circle and the female.

Ash
      Wood from the Ash is still used for Druid's wands and staffs as Nuinn (the Ash) links the
      inner and outer worlds. Twigs were placed in circles to protect from snakes while
      witches would use the Ash as handles for their broomsticks. Children would be passed
      through the tree's branches to protect and cure them from illness. Leaves of the Ash
      were placed under pillows to induce prophetic dreams or in bowls of water to ward off
      illness.

Hawthorn
      The Hawthorn offers psychic protection for the traveller. The twigs would be used as a
      cure for depression and to protect from misfortune when taken inside.   The powered
      seeds were used as a cure for gallstones. This Faery tree was often used for walking
      sticks and fires. Also the Maypole around which Celts would dance at Beltane
      celebrating the onset of summer - a later introduction to the Celtic festival. The
      Hawthorn talks of cleansing and protection with the ability to see past ignorance and
      create strength.   Hawthorn may be employed to dispel negative energies and curses
      while enhancing protection.

Birch
      Known as the tree of rebirth, spring and fertility. Oil from the bark was often used for
      skin conditions and depression. People were once "Birched" to drive out evil spirits
      while twigs were given to newly weds to ensure fertility.   Witches would use Birch
      twigs (besoms) bound with Ash for their broomsticks. Birch has been know to cure
      muscular pains and the sap used for wine, beer and vinegar.   Birch suggests
      dispelling negative energies and influences while preparing for a fresh start or new
      beginnings.

Mistletoe
     Also known as Birdlime, All Heal and Golden Bough. It was the most sacred tree of
      the Druids, and ruled the Winter Solstice. The berries are poisonous! Bunches of
      mistletoe can be hung as an all-purpose protective herb. The berries are used in love
      incenses.