Plant
Ash
Plant3 traditions
In Norse lore the ash is Yggdrasil, the world tree that holds the nine worlds. In Britain ash wood was used for wands and healing charms, and ash leaves were carried for protection and good fortune at sea.
Uses
- Protection
- Healing
- Safe travel, especially by water
- Connecting the worlds
Working with it
Carve or carry a small ash twig as a travel charm. An ash wand is a classic tool for healing and for work that crosses between worlds.
- Botanical name
- Fraxinus excelsior
- Planet
- ☉︎ Sun
- Element
- Water
- Works for
- ProtectionHealingTravel
- Forms
- woodleavesbark
- How to use
- Wear as jewelryCarry in a pocket or pouchHang over a door or windowAltar or offering
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