Birch Bark (Betula Lenta)

Folk Names: Beithe, Bereza, Berke, Lady of the Woods, Tree of Life
Properties: Beginnings, Blessing, Dedications, Exorcism, Love,
Initiation Rites, Overcoming Difficulty, Protection, Purification
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Faeries, Freya, Thor
Chakra: Heart
Zodiac: Scorpio
Magical Uses: Traditionally used for the witch’s besom, Beltane fires, maypoles & Yule logs. “birch into the fire goes/in sign of what the lady knows,” goes the traditional Wiccan rhyme, Where birch is the guardian, the wanderer is said to be safe from madness & fairy tricks, Brings an abundance of potent, positive energy to magic, Invoke the birch spirit for an auspicious start to new ventures, Meditate on for resilience
during hardship, Incorporate into charms for love, protection & wisdom, Burn on charcoal for purification, A magic wand made from Birch is ideal for protective magic & inspiration
Origin: USA
**Certified Organic & Sustainably Sourced