ALDER (Fearn) – Guidance

If your birthdate is between December 27 – January 23 this divines you

Third Lunation - First-Quarter Phase

Guidance, prophecy and divination, strength in a dispute or battle, spiritual protection, balance between masculine and feminine.

If you need a backbone, quality of self sacrifice for the good of the community

Alder is found along streams and river banks and is associated with flow. Alder helps to relieve stored physical and emotional tensions, particularly in the area around the solar plexus and heart and so reduces stress, tension, nervousness and anxiety. It improves one's flow of energy and with that comes a sense of ease and clarity of mind. Alder works well with other remedies, increasing their effectiveness.

Tree of fire and purification by fire. Symbol of staying power, durability, persistence and stead fastness. Association with water – overcome obstacles and doubt.

PLAYFULNESS (RED ALDER) ESSENCE

Single Tree Essence - PLAYFULLNESS – cheerfulness, laughter, feeling attractive, enjoying – helps us move out of our serious mind.

Helps us make a shift from serious and drab states. It is useful in the winter months to help us through the winter blues. Playfulness Essence helps overcome shyness, a tendency to hide our attractiveness or withdraw from contact with others. Lightness of being, humor and playfulness are qualities brought out. Playfulness supports opening to the healing power of laughter and letting go of our serious outlook on life.

FOR FEELINGS OF: Seriousness Things aren’t fun Feeling unattractive & awkward Boredom Drabness & heaviness Shyness Uninterested in things, not caring

PATTERNS & BEHAVIORS: Reclusive, withdraws from company & friends Avoids going out Even small tasks may seem an effort Unable to be spontaneous Tends to wear drab, colorless clothing Wants to sleep a lot Bears a grim countenance Adolescents who want to be adults or have to grow up too quickly Unable to flirt or be playful Attracted to the darker side of things Keeps room gloomy & dark Can’t stand bright light, wears sunglasses

CONCERNS & STATEMENTS: I’m not attractive 42 I would like to be somewhere else It seems impossible I feel so drab I feel so awkward I don’t do mornings

HOW TO USE THIS ESSENCE: Regular use: take 5 to 7 drops 3 to 5 times per day. Red Alder may be used alone or to help resolve issues that arise when taking any of the combination essences.

Blackbirds fill the branches of the Alders as Spring arrives. The catkins, leaves, cones, bark, and twigs of this tree that grows by the water’s edge offer profound medicine for cleansing the waters of the body. And in Irish tradition, the trees provide the “shelter of the heart” – a sanctuary for the wild bird of the spirit. We will explore the magic and medicine of Alder.

Healing Properties

Great astringent used to help reduce swellings

Catkins – eating for protein and fibre, also digesting pollen helps build resistance to air borne tree pollens and allergens

Alleviates and helps recover from diarhhea.

Tea – soothing wash for pimples, wounds and sores

Mild tea – blood ailments and rheumatic

Contains 5,0000 ppm of molybdenum, mineral of digesting amino acids