magick trees according to slovic folklore
To say that slavic praised the trees is like to say that catholic praised the churches
oakbirch-tree-useful especially for women, restores vital strength and internal power. White bark symbolizes a pure female soul. drinking birch juice is particularly useful. (As a nutritionist, I can say that this juice also has many health benefits). birch used as decoration, ward off evil.
yew- slavic sprinkled yew needles in the room where a dead men was living. they also used it in the funeral.
Oak. Probably the most important tree for Slavic culture. Called the tree of heaven, fire and thunder. The gods lived in a tree crown. Symbolizes masculinity. You can offer your offerings, such as honey, dairy, fruit. some Slovic made offerings every Wednesday.
Apple tree used at weddings
Juniper drives away evil, and juniper incense was intended for celebration.
rowan provides abundant crops and repels night sceres
Sycamore be cereful with this one. Slavic were scered of this tree, it was forbidden to damage the sycamore in any way. Lovers told their secrets, weddings vows on the tree. sycamore brings joy, health, prosperity and protection.
Ash tree of good and bad news. Sombolizes the whole word. The highest branches were in heaven and eagles lived there (the divine bird who guarded the word). The roots were in hell. The tree was used to predict the future. Falling asleep next to ash restored purity of mind. You can use leaf juice to heal wounds, especially snake bites. wash the wound and say the spell. (unfortunately I can’t translate well enough, but you can say whatever you have). “wypędzam was z bożą pomocą węże, żmije, padalce i wszelkie robaki. Z rozkwituś się urodził, czart cię stworzył, a bóg cię w ducha włożył, a nie dał ani jednego jadu ani mocy! jako ta woda odpływa niech wężowy jad spływa w imię boże ”. blow on the wound three times.
Ash was also used to undo spells (especially bad look), at midnight on the full moon with eyes closed tearing off three handfuls of leaves. prepare an infusion from it and drink 3 sips, looking at the moon. “jak ta pełnia księżyca opadnie, niech też moja choroba ze mnie spadnie” (when the moon ends, my sickness will end - something like that). Burning leaves brings back the unfaithful spouse.
Maple is the guardian of the living and the dead. Protection against demons. symbolizes male peace, honesty and sensitivity.
The linden gods manifested their goodness, gentleness, honestly, peace through the linden. Symbolizes feminine grace and fertility. birthday tree. Linden is a guardian.
Spruce - branches chased hexes, illness disasters. that’s why it was popular to carry branches with you.
willow - you can pray to the willow fertility, help in giving birth and raising a child. hitting a person with willow branches, you wish them luck and heath.
Source : “pogańskie tajemnice pomorza’
I apologize for my broken English, I haven’t written in English for so long, I think I completely forgot to speak it. sorry for the mistakes : D
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