Tree Magick 🌳 🌳 🌳 Tree Offerings 🌳 🌳 🌳 Tree meditation 🌳 🌳 🌳

Dear Lovestar,

I started meditating with this tree. I’ve been cultivating this relationship with the tree for over a year, and I’ve blogged about this before. It was time to start working with it. By working with the tree, I’m referring to tree magick.

Before you suggest I’m crazy, reminder that trees are alive.

Trees have awareness. Research suggests that trees communicate with each other via the roots, and there’s no denying that spending time in nature is a very relaxing and healing thing.

Working with trees

Working with trees in paganism and witchcraft involves honoring and utilizing the unique energies and symbolic meanings associated with different types of trees.

For beginners, this can start with simply spending time in nature, meditating near a tree, or physically touching it to connect with its energy.

Trees are often seen as sacred beings that embody wisdom, stability, and life force, making them valuable allies in spiritual practices. Each tree species carries its own properties and associations—such as the oak symbolizing strength or the willow representing intuition—allowing practitioners to tap into these qualities for guidance, healing, or personal growth.

A common practice is to create a tree altar or perform rituals involving trees, such as offerings of food, crystals, or herbs at the base of a tree. This can be a way to build a relationship with the tree, seek its support, or express gratitude.

Additionally, tree magic can involve using parts of the tree, like leaves, bark, or wood, in spells and charms to harness its specific energy. Engaging in these practices helps to develop a deeper connection with nature and align oneself with the rhythms and wisdom of the natural world.

How I cultivated a relationship with the tree

I started communicating with the tree a year ago after I watched a video from The Witch of Wanderlust. Her video was soothing and inspirational. I was already hanging out with the tree, but Wanderlust inspired me to go deeper and communicate with it.

I talk to the tree, ask it questions, and the tree responds, though not always. I give the tree gifts and the tree has given me gifts as well.

With magick, I want to ensure the tree accepts my collecting pinecones and sticks. When I clean around the tree and give it gift offerings, I find the most amazing sticks, which I intuitively feel are its gifts for me. I express my gratitude for this dear friend.

Does this tree have a tree spirit?

I feel deep within me that this tree has a spirit. I don’t know if every tree has a spirit and I’m not a spirit work expert. In fact, I’m only starting to work with spirits because spirits are coming around me, letting me know they’re there, and initiating contact with me.

There are several trees at this park, but only this tree I love there. I actually love all the trees, but this tree is such a blessing to me. I have spent hours under this tree and written amazing poetry under its shade. It is not the only amazing tree at this location, but it is the tree that calls to me. I feel extremely peaceful at its base.

In paganism and witchcraft, the spirits of trees are believed to be distinct entities that embody the essence and qualities of the trees themselves. These spirits, sometimes referred to as dryads or tree fae, are thought to hold deep wisdom and possess a connection to the natural world.

For beginners, working with tree spirits can begin with simple acts of respect and mindfulness. Spending time near a tree, offering a quiet greeting, or leaving small tokens such as coins or flowers can help establish a connection.

Listening to the rustling of leaves or observing the tree’s presence can also facilitate communication with these spirits.

Another approach is to meditate with the intent of connecting with the tree spirit, visualizing its energy, and seeking guidance or insight.

This can involve sitting or standing by the tree and allowing your mind to attune to its presence. Incorporating the tree’s energy into rituals, such as invoking its spirit for protection or inspiration, can be a powerful way to work with these entities.

By building a respectful relationship with tree spirits, practitioners aim to gain wisdom, support, and a deeper understanding of the natural forces that influence their spiritual practices.

Offerings I made to this tree

• I sprayed it with my fabulous handmade essential oil perfume of high-quality rose, geranium, rose geranium, and jasmine oil on two special occasions
• I played meditation music for it, a new idea I got and something very easy I can continue to do
• I have been cleaning the perimeter of trash. When I asked the tree what I could do for it, my awareness immediately traveled to nearby trash, and I took it as obvious communication
• Water and fruit, nuts

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Tree meditation

After working with the tree for over a year and becoming acquainted to the point of communicating with it, I did the following meditation:

1. Became acquainted with the tree for over a year

2. Picked up trash around the tree whenever I see it

3. Have been making offerings for the tree just because we’re friends

4. Asked the tree permission for meditation and everything else

Sat with my back against the tree. Talked to the tree and asked if I could meditate with it. Made several offerings to the tree (see list above). Started playing meditation music. Touched the ground with my hands.

Visualization: I visualized myself walking in a circle around the trunk of the tree while touching it and asked for permission to become one with the tree.

I saw myself going into the tree. I was amazed to feel that the tree went higher and higher and higher up, reaching far higher energetically than physically. Reaching so high into the sky that I didn’t see the end.

I then visualized a light coming down into the tree. I asked the light to bless me and bless the tree. The light came straight down the branches and the trunk and reached me.

Warning for beginner magic practices

When working with tree spirits in paganism and witchcraft, it’s crucial to approach these practices with respect and mindfulness.

Trees are living beings with their own energy and needs, so it’s essential to treat them with care. Avoid damaging or uprooting trees, and never take more than what is necessary or what has naturally fallen. Always ask permission before collecting any part of a tree, such as leaves or branches, and be attentive to the tree’s response. Respecting the tree’s space and acknowledging its role in the ecosystem helps maintain a harmonious relationship.

Sustainability is also key. Ensure that any offerings or interactions do not harm the environment or disrupt the tree’s natural processes. For instance, if leaving offerings, choose biodegradable items and avoid littering. By honoring the tree’s well-being and being mindful of your actions, you help preserve the balance and integrity of the natural world, fostering a respectful and beneficial connection with the tree spirits.

In a future article, I will focus more on my experiences, insights, and what I receive from this relationship.

And you, do you work with trees?

With love,

Eve