In mystic lore the acorn often represented the supreme form of fertility - creativity of the mind. The worship of the Oak tree may have come from the fact that the acorn was one of the main food sources of the nomadic tribes of prehistoric Europe. Oak is the tree known as 'The King of the Grove' and was one of the sacred three: 'Oak, Ash & Thorn'. Acorns can be used specifically for magick done to attract the opposite gender, increase income and prosperity, or can be used for their divinatory powers. The different varieties of Oak will lend their own special 'flavor' to the magic: Red Oaks energy is a bit lighter and more 'firey' than the other oaks White Oak is useful for spells requiring strength and solidity and Brown oak has a very earthy feel, and is useful for grounding. In general, Oak can be used in spells for protection, strength, success and stability, healing, fertility, Health, Money, Potency, and good luck.

Magickal usage: The month of Oak has summer solstice occurring within it, and Oak is a powerful symbol of Midsummer.

King Arthur's Round Table was said to have been made from a single slab of a giant oak tree. Specific oak trees have also been associated with the 'Wild Hunt', which is led by Herne in England and by Wodin in Germany. This association may be due to the oak's habit of being a lightening-magnet during storms. The Oak is also frequently associated with Gods of thunder and lightening such as Zeus, Jupiter, Thor, and the Lithuanian God Perkunas. The acorn was under the protection of Cybele (the goddess of Nature). In the Vatican, there are statues of the goddess Artemis (often as a perpetual youth) wearing a necklace of acorns. The Oak tree is sacred to Brighid, the Dadga, Dianus, Janus, Rhea, Cybele, Hecate, Pan, and Erato. In Druidic times at 'Yule' all fires were extinguished, the Druids then lit the new season fires using Oakwood as Yule logs, and all of the people would start their fires from this source. The Druids were said to have worshipped in Oak-groves in Gaul. Oak has been considered sacred by just about every culture that has encountered the tree, but it was held in particular reverence by the Celts and the Norse because of its size, long life, and acorns. The bird associated with this month is the wren, the color is black, and the gemstone is white carnelian or moonstone. The Oak is associated with the element of fire and is ruled by the sun.

Magical History & Associations: The word Duir, comes from the Sanskrit 'Dwr' meaning 'door', and is the door to the three worlds of the Shaman.

Herbal usage: Oaks are known for astringent tonics and therefore tea made from Oak is a good remedy for hemorrhoids (EAcorns can be peeled and used to make various homeopathic potions used to treat alcoholism, bad breath and constipation.

Parts Used: Wood, leaves, bark, acorns.

Folk or Common names: Duir, Jove's Nuts and Juglans.Latin name: white Oak - quercus alba red Oak - quercus rubra black Oak - quercus velutina etc.7th Moon of the Celtic Year - (June 10 - July 7).Mistletoe, Tree of the day after the Winter Solstice (Aprox.Fir, Tree of the day of the Winter Solstice.Yew, Tree of the day before the Winter Solstice (Aprox.Poplar, Tree of the Fall Equinox - (Aprox.Heather, Tree of the Summer Solstice (Aprox.Furze, Tree of the Spring Equinox (Aprox.Elder, 13th Moon of the Celtic Year - (Nov 25 - Dec 23).Reed, 12th Moon of the Celtic Year - (Oct 28 - Nov 24).Ivy, 11th Moon of the Celtic Year - (Sept 30 - Oct 27).Vine, 10th Moon of the Celtic Year - (Sept 2 - Sept 29).Hazel, 9th Moon of the Celtic Year - (Aug 5 - Sept 1).Holly, 8th Moon of the Celtic Year - (July 8 - Aug 4).Oak, 7th Moon of the Celtic Year - (June 10 - July 7).

Hawthorn, 6th Moon of the Celtic Year - (May 13 - June 9).Willow, 5th Moon of the Celtic Year - (April 15 - May 12).Alder, 4th Moon of the Celtic Year - (March 18 - April 14).Ash, 3rd Moon of the Celtic Year - (Feb 18 - March 17).Rowan, 2nd Moon of the Celtic Year - (Jan 22 - Feb 18).Birch, 1st Moon of the Celtic Year - (Dec 24 - Jan 21).Celtic Symbol - The Black Horse or the Raven

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