Full Description
Celebrate Celtic symbolism, mythology, and magic throughout the Wheel of the Year with this powerful book of tree rituals. Author Sharon Hidalgo presents ceremonies for all thirteen moon months (plus bonus days) from a practice she developed using the Celtic tree calendar and the Celtic tree Ogham. Using these ceremonies will help you enhance your life, become a better steward of the planet, and build a deeper connection with nature. Celtic Tree Rituals takes you step by step through each ritual, explaining what to prepare and how to perform it from beginning to end. You'll also discover the ogham, keywords, totems, and deities for each tree month. These rituals are indispensable tools for improving your creativity, community, joy, and much more.
Contents
Contents
Acknowledgments. xiii
Introduction. 1
Beith • Birch 23
Luis • Rowan 31
WINTER SOLSTICE CEREMONY • 37
Fearn • Alder 43
Saille • Willow 51
IMBOLC CEREMONY • 62
Nuin • Ash 71
Huathe • Hawthorn 81
SPRING EQUINOX CEREMONY • 91
Duir • oak 95
BELTANE CEREMONY • 104
Tinne • Holly 111
Coll • Hazel 119
Quert • Apple 127
SUMMER SOLSTICE CEREMONY • 137
Muin • vine & bramble 143
LAMMAS CEREMONY • 155
Gort • Ivy 161
Ngetal • Reed & Grasses 169
Straif • Blackthorn 179
FALL EQUINOX CEREMONY • 191
Ruis • elder 197
Koad • grove • day 207
SAMHAIN CEREMONY • 220
Conclusion. 229
Appendix A: The Principles of Manifestation . 231
Appendix B: Music . 235
Appendix C: More about the Ogham Tree Alphabet . 241
Bibliography. 247
