LLEWELLYN'S SPELL-A-DAY

Sacred Woods

November 21, 2015 by Susan Pesznecker
Color of the day:  Gray
Incense of the day:  Sage
 
In Celtic tradition, alder, birch, elm, hazel, oak, rowan (mountain ash), willow, yew, and either holly or hawthorn are often recognized as nine "sacred woods." It is from these woods that sacred fire was made and ritual bonfires kindled. We can carry this tradition into the present by using the sacred woods for our own firecraft. If you're a traditionalist, work with these nine, but if other woods speak to you with deeper meaning, you can develop your own list. Collect small pieces of each wood, and create small bundles, tied with cotton string. Use these bundles to kindle your own ritual fires. For smaller-scale altar or candle work, work with wood shavings instead. As you light the fires, chant:

"Fire, fire, burning bright, sacred woods and kindled light."

Repeat the chant until your flames are blazing.
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About Susan Pesznecker
Susan “Moonwriter” Pesznecker is a writer, college English teacher, nurse, and hearth Pagan/Druid living in northwestern Oregon. Sue holds a Masters degree in professional writing and loves to read, watch the stars, camp with her wonder poodle, and work in her own biodynamic garden. She ...
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