Cedar

Scientific name: Cedrus

Habitat: Cedars are native to the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean and the Himalayas. They prefer well-drained soils and cool environments.

Physical characteristics: Cedars are large trees, some reaching impressive heights of over 40 meters. They are known for their majestic stature and wide crown. The branches are often horizontal and spread out.

Esoteric identity

Deities	Artemis, Astarte, Brigid, Persephone, Aegir, Baal, Odin, Osiris, Ra
Sabbats	Ostara, Yule, Beltane, Imbolc
Signs	Sagittarius, Aries, Taurus
Elements	Water, Air, Earth, Fire
Magical attributes	Healing, balance, energy, power

Esoteric uses

Intention	Form	Tips
Purification, protection, blessing	Incense	Burning cedar as incense is one of the most common uses. You can do this by burning pieces of dry cedar or using cedar essential oil on an incense burner. The purifying smoke can be directed toward your body, ritual objects, or sacred space to cleanse and purify.
Purification	Smudging, branches	Cedar sticks are made by binding cedar twigs together. You can light them to produce purifying smoke and use them to cleanse ritual objects.
Protection	Amulets	You can make amulets or talismans using cedar wood or pieces of cedar. Charge them with your intention of personal protection or other magical goals, then carry them with you or place them in a meaningful spot.
Protection	Branches	To protect a space, place cedar branches above doors or windows. You can also form a protective circle by arranging cedar branches around you during a ritual.
Communication	Branches	Use cedar in rituals aimed at establishing a connection with spirits, ancestors, or spiritual guides. Meditate near a cedar branch or incorporate it into a spiritual mediation ritual.
Healing	Essential oil	To promote healing, use cedar leaves or cedar essential oil in a ritual bath. Visualize the cedar helping to purify and heal your body and mind.
Protection	Natural	Plant cedar around your home or sacred space to create a protective barrier against negative energies. You can also make a small offering to the cedar as a sign of gratitude for its protection.
Grounding	Branches	Use cedar in your meditation to promote grounding and connection to the Earth. Imagine yourself deeply rooted like the roots of a cedar.