Trees shape the mythology of cultures all over the world. Trees show us where the fairies live. Just as the forest is the place where untried heroes are transformed, we, too, can be both lost and found among the trees. That's because trees have messages for us, if we'll just listen.
I offered 14 of those messages to those who attended this year's Winter Solstice ritual. Which one of these trees calls to you: Alder, Apple, Ash, Birch, White Birch, Cherry, Elder, Hawthorn, Hazel, Hickory, Locust, Red Oak, White Oak? Each message comes with an instruction. Are you ready to follow the wisdom of the trees?
Mentioned in the episode:
This Winter's Night, a CD by MotherTongue / Available at http://EarthSpirit.org
Wise Trees, a book by Diane Cook and Len Jenshel / Available wherever books are sold.
The Charming of the Plow - A Norse Winter Festival to Honor the Dwarves and Prep Your Tools
Hope and the Parliament of the World's Religions
A Thanksgiving Ritual for Your Home
Self-Care Rituals When Your Spouse Has Dementia
Everything Happens for a Reason - A Folktale
The Wedding Ceremony Arch
Yemaya and Victims of the Middle Passage
Sedna, a Ritual for the Inuit Goddess of the Arctic Ocean
The Language of Shells - Beach Wedding Rituals
Rituals to Renew Your Wedding Vows
The 7 Hills of Rome Wedding Ritual
Is Your Child Leaving Home?
Spiritual Medicine of the Hawk and Falcon
Owl Medicine for the Spirit
Eagle Medicine for the Spirit
Rituals for Podcasters, Speakers & Storytellers
Rituals for Writers
Home Funerals
Divorce: Funerals for the Death of a Marriage
Funerals for Pets
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