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because of the association of the inverted form of the pentacle with Satanism and black
magic.The number five is attributed to the influence of Mars. Thus some Witches think
of the five pointed star within the circle as force or power contained and controlled by
divine wisdom.
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General information: The Magick of Trees
Posted by: Mysteron on Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 01:32 PM
Trees have been considered to be magickal for many centuries. They have
been the homes of wood spirits and the keepers of sacred circles. Many
tales of the part trees have played in witchcraft and the occult were told to
young children, such as the admonition to avoid old oak trees or groves of
oaks. These were places witches met and were filled with much power.
Even today some of the old tales live on in superstitions such as 'knock on
wood'. So you may ask if there is any truth to these tales, for all legends have some basis
in truth. Well for the Wiccan or Neo-Pagan trees are a source of power because they are
rooted in the Mother Earth and they reach to the heavens. This is the essential posture we
humans seek in trying to reach a state of balance during meditation. We visualize a
stream of energy from the Earth flowing up into us, as a stream of energy flows into us
from above. Trees are in this state all the time and are therefore a very natural source of
power for magick. Most any tree can be used for magickal purposes, though certain trees
seem better suited to certain forms of Magick.
There are lists called tables of correspondences, which contain specific colours, smells,
tastes, plants, and sounds associated with certain emotions and concepts. There are also
trees listed in some of these. Examples of trees used in certain situations include the
following:
APPLE...Healing, Prosperity, Love, Youth
BIRCH...Protection, Fertility New Beginnings
CYPRESS...Past Lives
MAPLE...Divination, Love
OAK...Healing, Strength, Money
PINE...Purification, Health, Prosperity
WILLOW...Enchantments, Wishing
As you can see, for those of us who live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, there are
many trees which we can use in magickal work. So how does one tap into this wealth of
power. One way is to let the tree help in 'recharging' you after a long day or after an
extremely emotional event. A simple procedure for doing this follows. Pick a tall,
straight tree such as a pine. Generally you should try to feel the tree's spirit to see if it
seems welcoming to you. Once you've found a tree you feel comfortable with, walk once
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