Thursday 23 December 2010

Celtic Tree Month of : Birch

December 24th-January 20th
Irish/Gaelic name: Beith
Ruling planet: Venus
Abilities: Healing, new starts and beginnings, mysteries of the young goddess. To do with the elements of AIr and Water Protection, creativity and fertility
Seasons: Spring and Autumn
Silver Birch Betula alba (pendula) deciduous.

Whenever a fire happens Birch is the first tree is the first to grow back. It's a a hardy tree which can live for up to 100 years. 
Some magic lore from paganwiccan.about.com:
Tie a red ribbon around the trunk of a Birch tree to ward off negative energy. Hang Birch twigs over a cradle to protect a newborn from psychic harm. Use Birch bark as magical parchment to keep writings safe.


Here are my videos about Birch and the Celtic tree month:


This is video two:

Have a blessed and Sacred Month my loves.
Happy new month

4 comments:

  1. Well, that gave me new respect for my birch candle yule log! Thank you!

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  2. @Aine your welcome, glad i could share something new BB

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  3. I LOVE birch trees - they are truly my favorite. Thank you for sharing this tree lore! Happy Holidays to you and yours. Theresa

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  4. @Theresa and to you and your, warm and bright blessings. I'm glad you liked it. i think i will keep doing them then. BB

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