The Cunning folk of old and ancient Druids kept much tree knowledge and treelore they respected nature. The Sycamore in the U.K. is a cousin to the North American maple tree also known as the Western Plane-tree.
illustration of a sacred grove used by ancient Druids Public Domain
Great Horned Owls favor resting atop of Maple tree branches.
Maple trees are ruled by Jupiter and the Moon air element to enhance wisdom, longevity, love and abundance.
Maple syrup was used to conjure love elixirs and also used in trade by the First Nations.
Quebec, Canada provides most of the world's maple syrup.
The sap was used to heal wounds.
Maple leaves were once used in money rituals
Maple branches were carved into magickal wands when needed for healing.
A child passed through the maple tree branches will live a long life.
Folk Art 'Oktober' by K.Frykstrand
Source & References:
- Sacred texts online
- Thought.Co online
- Wikipedia sacred trees
- images in Public Domain
