rowanwitch:An Alder tree by the River Rede. It’s a tree associated with Venus, Cronus, and Br&
rowanwitch:An Alder tree by the River Rede. It’s a tree associated with Venus, Cronus, and Brân, and the element of water, as well as fire. In the Celtic tradition it was said that whoever dared to fell an Alder would have their homes burned down. To the Druids, the Alder is a sacred tree and they made whistles out of alder wood to bring the winds. Witches, it was also believed, used the same whistles to bring the north wind. It is also said to give protection during disputes: if you find you must confront someone, carry a small piece of alder in your pocket.[Source: A Tree on Your Pocket by Jacqueline Memory Paterson] -- source link