Willow & Cedar Oval Hoops 14″x18″

Description

Willow medicine- Most willow species thrive close to water or in damp places and a lot of willow folklore reflects this watery theme. The Moon too recurs as an association, the movement of water being affected by the Moon. In Scotland it was believed that harvesting willow during the waning Moon lowered the quality of the wood. Willow regrows with vigour when it is cut back and can grow several feet in a season. It also grows well if you push a healthy cutting into the soil (even if it is upside down!). These properties came to symbolise renewal, vitality and immortality .

Cedar is sacred to the feast of Imbolc, also referred to by Elvish tradition the Feast of Shava.
Jewish traditions hold the Cedar tree in the highest regards. No tree is mentioned more in the Jewish Torah than the Cedar tree.

Cedar is one of the traditional nine woods used in the Druid balefire- ceremonial fires.

Cedar wood is used for the creation of sacred spaces.
Cedar wood is related to longevity, protection, and preservation.
Cedar is often used to summon helpful spirits during rituals and invocations.
Cedar represents propriety, long life, and growth.
The Cherokee believe the Cedar tree to hold powerful ancestor spirits bestowed by Ouga (Creator) in the beginning of existence.
Cedar wood is  used to cleanse, heal, and protect.
Cedar trees can be planted to preserve sacred spots, forests, and groves. 
Cedar wood strengthens and illuminates your focus.