Honoring Tree Energies

Author Unknown

1. I honor the energy of *birch*, for a new beginning. I am able to change myself as I
will to do. So mote it be!

2. I honor the energy of *rowan* for protection against evil enchantment. I will not
hobble myself with the chains of past failures. So mote it be!

3. I honor the energy of *alder*, for the protection of my inner oracle. I will listen to the
voice of the Goddess Within. So mote it be!

4. I honor the energy of *willow*, for the lunar rhythms within me as a woman. I will
recognize and heed my own body's cycles. So mote it be!

5. I honor the energy of *ash*, the magician's staff. I will recognize that "as above, so
below," I play a part in the larger scheme of things. I will link my inner and outer
worlds. So mote it be!

6. I honor the energy of *hawthorn* for cleansing and restraint. I will choose what I
place within my body, and empty myself of all that violates my personal well-being. So
mote it be!

7. I honor the energy of *oak*, the doorway to the mysteries. I will call upon the
strength of the Horned One when I feel in need of protection. So mote it be!

8. I honor the energy of *holly*, spear of the warrior. I will not remain passive and
victimized, but will choose to fight for my own freedom. So mote it be!

9. I honor the energy of *hazel*, the tree of wisdom. I will heed my own inner
intuitions, and will be wise and informed in my choices. So mote it be!

10. I honor the energy of *vine*, the tree of conviviality and celebration. I will love
myself and will celebrate life, not seeing the choices I make as deprivations but gifts. So
mote it be!

11. I honor the energy of *ivy*, the spiral to center. I will do all that I do because of my
own inner desires. I will listen to myself, and will remain balanced and centered while I
do this work. So mote it be!

12. I honor the energy of *reed*, the tool of the hunt. I will take direct action when
necessary to protect myself, including the "killing" of old patterns, friendships and
associations which harm me. So mote it be!

13. I honor the energy of *elder* which sees the end from the beginning. Throughout
many lifetimes I have been here. I have the knowledge that I have changed myself again
and again. I will start from where I am now, and continue to persist in my path. I will
succeed. So mote it be!