Trees5

Blackthorn
     Witches would choose this tree for their broomstick handles, Blackthorn is also used
      for making walking sticks. It's thickets were employed as barriers or fences to keep
      people and evil spirits out. The berries were added to wine enhancing the flavour.
      The Blackthorn is symbolic of a cleansing period which may be somewhat unpleasant.
      The thorns are sometimes used in piercing waxen images and may bring hardship upon
      either the practitioner or the recipient. A strong tree which offers courage and
      strength towards facing a situation.

Elder
      The twigs of the Elder enable the wearer to see spirits and experience visions. Justice
      was dispensed by the Druids under this tree. Medical uses include a cure for epilepsy,
      warts and toothache. Flutes made from Elder held the power to enchant spirits, while
      berries provided wine. Tea was brewed from the flowers for cleansing the blood.
      Damaged branches re-grow signifying the circle of life and rebirth, new beginning
      from the old.

Silver Fir
      High views and long site summarise the Fir tree attributes quite nicely. Sometimes
      used as incense and in the construction of building interiors along with musical
      instruments. For a weather witch the cones warn of wet weather and foretells when
      a dry season approaches. Offering a clear perception of the present and the future,
      it's wood is used for shape-shifting and magic involving change.

Heather
      Once cut and dried the Celts utilised Heather for fuel and it's blossoms for the making
      of tea, while honey gathered by bees provided nourishment. As bees travel in relation
      to the sun it is also regarded as a messenger, indicating healing and contact with the
      spirit realms and suggests listening to the inner self.   Druids recognise Heather as
      part of a cure for all illness, whether mental, of the body or spiritual.

Furze
      Used for alleviating despair and for money spells due to the gold flowers, along with
      psychic protection. Another who is visited by the bees throughout the year. Cattle
      would be set to pasture amongst fields of Furze, horses and deer would also visit to
      feed upon it. Celts would and still do burn fields of Furze cleansing the way for new
      growth and gathering the elements together. This would involve the tribe who shared
      in their gain while preparing for the future.

Poplar
      Utilised for arrows, spears and shields The Poplar foretells of wet weather by turning
      it's leaves and is said to attract money. Poplar is also (at times) burnt by practitioners
      to aid astral projection.   Growing beside the river the Poplar talks to those who listen
      about challenge and how to succeed against adversity. Offers a positive outlook when
      opposing material strains in your journey.

Yew
      Transformation, reincarnation, eternal life and immortality sums up the attributes of
      the Yew tree. The Yew is never planted near grazing beasts due to the poisonous
      nature of this tree. Druids would sleep under the Yew to receive visions from the
      vapours given forth by the leaves during the summer months.   Signals a rebirth of
      the self as the new tree grows from within the old ancient trunks. By letting go of the
      old the new-sprung brings peace of mind.