You can carry out this spell with an Oak, Ash or Redwood, which are traditionally associated with courage and strength. But all trees are intrinsically powerful and so if you have a favorite grove of trees or piece of woodland, you can choose any tree you especially like. You could also use your magick tree.
By adapting the words you could, alternatively, use the tree spell to heal yourself, especially if you have a debilitating or chronic condition or suffer a lot of pain.
There are lots of ways we can return strength to trees, for example by picking up litter in woodlands, planting saplings in memory of loved ones in local woodlands on tree-planting days or campaigning for the preservation and regeneration of forests.
Timing: If possible, as sunlight filters through the leaves, but any bright morning.
You will need: A chosen tree. If you carry out the spell in an unfamiliar place, touch a number of trees and feel which one seems receptive to your energies.
A red (for strength and courage) or pink (for healing) biodegradable ribbon – not synthetic.
- Touch your chosen tree with both hands at about waist height so that you can comfortably place your upright outstretched palms against the tree to create a circuit. Loop the ribbon round your power hand.
- Your power hand will send your energy into the tree and it will flow out through your other hand, through your body and in again.
- Stand for a few moments and allow the connection to flow.
- Then say softly:
You are strong. Give me strength/courage/healing if it is right to be.
- You may be rewarded by a gentle breeze through the trees, a sudden shaft of sunlight, a pleasant buzzing vibration through your hands or a sense of peace and rightness. If the tree feels unresponsive, thank the tree nevertheless and try another one.
- When you feel the connection, press your hands more firmly against the trunk and allow the power to flow. Your whole body will feel more alive and energetic, and you will be filled with confidence, certainty and maybe even joy and harmony.
- When you sense the power ebbing slowly, remove the pressure until your palms are just lightly resting against the trunk.
- Thank the tree for its gifts and tie the ribbon round an accessible branch.
- Spend a few moments sitting against the tree looking up through the leaves. When you can, return the favor to nature.
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