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Elder has a long file in folk magic: Elder is a sacred tree of protection, healing, and faery magic.
Elder in the craft
Elder is a sacred tree of protection, healing, and faery magic. Its flowers and berries are used in spells for blessings, while the wood is tied to the Crone aspect of the Triple Goddess. Traditionally planted near homes to ward off evil spirits.
Correspondences
- Also called: Elderberry, Lady Elder, Sambucus
- Gender: Feminine
- Planet: Venus
- Sign: Taurus
- Element: Water
- Deities: Brigid, The Morrigan, Holda
Note: Raw berries/leaves are toxic.
Threads across the systems
Readers who cross-reference the systems will recognise these ties: Taurus — plant of the Taurus season, Brigid — deity of this plant, Green — color of the same planetary force and Pink — color of the same planetary force.