Tree Calendar and Other Useful Information
Tree Calendar and other useful information
Shape / Month / Tree / RulingPlanet / Symbolism / Astrological
Sign / Healing / Element / Gaelic / Stone / Dye
/ December 24 - January 20 / Birch / Venus / Protection, new beginnings and renewal / Capricorn / Birch water (obtained from the rising sap in spring) treats rheumatic diseases and cures skin spots and acne. The bark can be used as an antiseptic and can be used as a mild anaesthetic. It’s also been known to treat eczema when an oil is created. The leaves are known to treat urinary infections such as cystitis and help dissolve kidney stones if infused as a tea. / Air & Water / Beith / Crystal / Bark Light Brown using Alum to set
/ January 21 - February 17 / Rowan / Sun / Protection and Inspiration / Aquarius / The Rowan has been used as an astringent and antibiotic since ancient times. The bark was known for its ability to cure diarrhoea. The berries are poisonous to children however when ripened contain citric and malic acid and have been used in the past to cure scurvy. They were also used to cure sore throats and tonsillitis when prepared as a gargle. / Fire / Luis / tourmaline / In ancient Norse times the berry was used to dye robes black for ceremonies.
/ February 18 - March 17 / Ash / Sun & Neptune / Power and mastering / Pisces / Bark was used to ease fever. Root bark was used as an astringent treating arthritis, liver diseases and rheumatism. Leaves can also be used to alleviate rheumatism, which are said to be more active dried. Tea made from the leaves is supposed to be a useful tonic. / Water / Nuis / Turquoise & Lepidolite / White Ash bark produces yellow
/ March 18 - April 14 / Alder / Venus / Royalty, Release, Shield & protection of one’s inner self / Aries / Alder Bark is used to treat inflammations and burns if a solution of the boiled down bark s bathed in. And may ease neck and throat inflammation when wrapped around the neck. Beds of the leaves was used to ease rheumatism when slept in. / Fire & water / Fearn / Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli / Alder bark produces orange
/ April 15 – May 12 / Willow / Moon / Harmony / Taurus / Willow bark is a source of Salicylic acid used to make aspirin. Boiling down the bark and leaves and rubbing into the scalp before the final rinse can be used to cure dandruff and the bark can also be made into a potion to cure diarrhoea. / Water / Saille / Moonstone / Wood and Bark makes a peachy brown
/ May 13 – June 9 / Hawthorn / Mars & Venus / Male Female Unity, Purification / Gemini / The flowers, fruits and leaves have chemicals that reduce blood pressure. They are also used as sedatives particularly the flowers. The berries can be used to treat diarrhoea and kidney problems and the flowers when used externally to treat acne. / Fire / Huathe / Lapis Lazuli, Blue Calcite / None
/ June 10 – July 7 / Oak / Jupiter & Mars / Power, strength, justice, honesty & sovereignty / Cancer / Oak bark made into a tea was used to relieve diarrhoea and dysentery. Eternally the leaves were used to treat wounds and gum disease due to its antiseptic qualities. / Water / Duir / Diamond & Aventuring / Bark will provide Tan
/ July 8 – August 4 / Holly / Mars & Saturn / Luck, Protection wisdom and courage. / Cancer/Leo / A compress of the leaves and bark were said to help with the pain of broken bones and tea made from the leaves was used to treat measles, coughs and bronchitis. / Fire / Tinne / Bloodstone / None can be found
/ August 5 – September 1 / Hazel / Mercury / Wisdom, healing, science & Dowsing / Leo / The nuts, finely ground, when mixed with honey was used to treat coughs. The leaves when made into a tea assisted in the treatment of varicose veins, problems with circulation, fevers, and excessive menstrual flow / Air / Coll / Topaz & Pearl / None can be found
/ September 2 – September 29 / Vine / Venus, Jupiter / Regeneration, continuation, Opportunity / Virgo / The leaves are an anti-inflammatory and coagulant. / Air / Muin / Unknown / Leaves – yellow dye
/ Sept 30 – October 27 / Ivy / Moon & Saturn / Protection & healing / Libra / All parts of an Ivy are poisonous if ingested / Water / Gort / Opal / Twigs – Yellow/brown
/ October 28 – November 23 / Reed / Pluto / Clarification, protection, Purification / Scorpio / Traditionally used to treat eye problems. Used on floors as an insecticide to prevent fleas. / Unknown / Ngetal / Black Obsidian / None can be found
/ November 24 – December 23 / Elder / Venus / Rebirth & Regeneration / Sagittarius / Elder leaves were used to treat earache. Both the leaves and berries are rich in vitamin C. Elder flowers can be used to treat coughs and sore throats. Young shoots of the Elder were used to clear the lungs of phlegm. Elder sticks were used to cure warts and the leaves were also as an expectorant. The flowers have many uses when used as a tea, including relief from bronchitis, fevers & rheumatism. / Earth & water / Ruiz / Olivine, Jet / Berries - Lavender