Sacred Celtic Trees and Woods

[Kirree]

To the Celts and many other peoples of the old world, certain trees held special significance as a fuel for heat, cooking, building materials and weaponry. In addition to this however, many woods also provided a powerful spiritual presence. The specific trees varied between different cultures and geographic locations, but those believed to be "sacred" shared certain traits. Unusual size, beauty, the wide range of materials they provided, unique physical characteristics, or simply the power of the tree's spirit could grant it a central place in the folklore and mythology of a culture. Even our modern culture finds that certain trees capture our imagination. The mighty oak, the mystical yew and so many others are reminders of the power that trees have on our lives.

Trees are living things, filled with the essence and energy and of the Elementals and Mother Earth with an aura of power which is visible to those who are in total balance and harmony. The lore which surrounds a particular tree or wood often reflects the power the old ones sensed and drew from their presence.

ALDER
APPLE (Domestic)
ASH
BIRCH
BLACKTHORN
BROOM
CEDAR
ELDER
ELM
FIR
FIR (SILVER)
FURZE
HAWTHORN
HAZEL
HOLLY
JUNIPER
MISTLETOE
OAK
PINE
ROWAN
WILLOW
YEW