This book shows the reader how to use herbs when celebrating Druid festivals and rites of passage. Also included are chapters on how to prepare herbal tinctures, salves and poultices; herbs used by the Druids; herbal alchemy and the planets; and the relationships between herbs and sacred places.
An in-depth look at the history, herbal uses, and spiritual aspects of the sacred trees in the ancient Celtic Ogham Tree Alphabet
• Details the 20 trees of the ogham alphabet and their therapeutic and magical virtues
• Examines the Forest Druid practices associated with each tree as well as the traditional uses in Native American medicine
• Describes the Celtic Fire Festivals and how each tree is featured in these holy days
The Druids used the ancient Ogham Tree Alphabet to work magic and honor the dead, surrounding each letter with medicinal and spiritual lore. Poets and bards created a secret sign language to describe the letters, each of which is named for a tree or a plant. For centuries this language was transmitted only orally in order to protect its secrets.
Combining her extensive herbal knowledge and keen poetic insight, Ellen Evert Hopman delves deeply into the historic allusions and associations of each of the 20 letters of the Ogham Tree Alphabet. She also examines Native American healing methods for possible clues to the way ancient Europeans may have used these trees as healing agents. Druidic spiritual practices, herbal healing remedies, and plant lore are included for each tree in the alphabet as well as how each is used in traditional rituals such as the Celtic Fire Festivals and other celebrations. Hopman also includes a pronunciation guide for the oghams and information on the divinatory meanings associated with each tree.
A companion volume to Fred's extraordinary work - The Spirit of the Trees. Filled with black and white images, this book surveys the symbolism and heritage of tree wisdom across the centuries and across the globe in a masterful synthesis. We learn of the tree in the Kabbala, in Christianity, in the Stone Age, in the Ancient and Classical worlds, in India and Egypt. And as we do this we learn about our Tree-brothers and sisters who share the Earth with us. An essential volume for all serious tree-lovers and Druids.
Discover the sacred meanings behind the natural beauty of trees - explore the folklore and symbolism that give each genus of tree its unique character and fascination for different cultures around the world.
* Detailed tree-by-tree coverage of more than 55 trees, from Alder to Oak
* In-depth treatment of natural history, folklore, myth, magic, symbolism and healing properties
* More than 80 superb photographs by renowned tree photographer Edward Parker.
Trees are one of Earth's oldest life forms; silent witnesses to human evolution and the passing of time. Many people today take the presence of trees for granted, unaware of their greater significance in Earth's ecology, their medicinal and nutritional properties, or the veneration bestowed on them by ancient peoples.
The Spirit of Trees captures all these elements in a holistic appraisal of Earth's most influential creation, and will captivate readers through the persuasiveness and passion with which the author portrays his subject.
The book explores the relationship of humanity and trees, in the terms of the trees' natural assets, mankind's cultural interpretations of the forest and particular tree species, and the ability of trees to inspire, soothe, and sustain life.
This new full colour photographic guide to over 350 species of wild flower found in Britain and Europe arranges flowers by colour for easy identification.
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Each species is illustrated with its own colour photograph
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Individual descriptions include facts on appearance, size, flowering season, habitat and distribution.
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Important differences between similar looking flowers are described so species can easily be correctly indentified.
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Additional helpful illustrations show important elements of flowerts, fruit, stems and leaves.
The Yew is one of the most fascinating and versatile life forms on Earth, botanically rich and intriguing, and cultural almost without comparison. In history, mythology, religion, folklore, medicine and warfare, this tree bears timeless witness to a deep relationship with mankind.
Fred Hageneder's fascinating book is the first to cover all aspects of the botany as well as the cultural history and mythology of the genus Taxus. This is the remarkable story of the oldest living things in Europe.
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