ARTICLE CATALOG - Magical properties of the Birch
Magical properties of the Birch
It has long been believed that in May the birch tree possesses the greatest healing power. Therefore, during the period from May 1st to May 12th, its sap was collected and given to the sick, the ailing, and the weak to help them recover quickly and gain strength. To prevent the tree from weakening, no more than 1 liter of sap was collected from each birch, the wound was carefully closed, and the tree was thanked for its help.
For the rest of the year, this tree was left undisturbed, and no branches were pruned from the donor tree during the year. It was believed that if one asked the birch tree for help too often, it could become offended and retaliate against the offender by bringing "bad luck" and personal misfortune upon them.
Typically, birch trees aged between 7 and 50 years growing in the forest were used to collect birch sap, as it was believed that besides health, the birch could also bestow youth upon a person, and for this, the tree itself should not be too old. In May, semi-blossoming birch buds and young sticky leaves were collected for medicinal purposes.
• In ancient times, it was said: "Birch is a self-willed and capricious tree. It does not welcome everyone, and does not help everyone. But if it loves someone, that person will be lucky and successful in everything." Knowing the "capriciousness" of the tree, birches were avoided from being planted near the house. Instead, they were placed near the gate to prevent misfortune from entering the yard. A bench was also placed next to it so that one could talk to the tree at the right time, ask for strength and help.
• Birch is especially kind to children, innocent girls, and pregnant women. Swings were placed next to birches for children, girls decorated birches with their ribbons pulled from their hair on the holidays of Lada and Lelya, on Ivan Kupala, to successfully find a husband. Even today, in villages, such love magic is used. A birch twig is placed on the doorstep on Friday, through which the person they wish to influence must step over. After this, the twig, which no one should see, is placed in a dry and warm place, saying three times:"May (name) wither from love for (name), as this twig withers." When the person they are casting a spell on passes through the threshold, the twig is removed to a secret place, the bathhouse is heated, the twig is placed on the top shelf, more steam is produced, and speaking towards the direction where the twig is placed, they say: "Steam, twig, and be soft as a feather, may the heart of the betrothed (name) be soft towards me, beloved (name), just as softly as you." After this, the bathhouse is locked, and after some time, the twig is taken, brought to the water at dawn, and released downstream. • Pregnant women sought strength and help from the birch tree before childbirth so that the delivery would be easy and successful, and the child would grow up healthy and happy. Birch branches were also used to endow fertility to newlyweds and heal infertility.
• The birch tree is associated with the zodiac sign Cancer. It transmits to us its power and the fluid, changeable energy of the Moon. Its energy is cold and refreshing, like pure water, and, just like water after a bath, it immerses us in a dream, lifting people up to the heights of the sky. It gives a person the support of their kind. Birch deals with new initiatives and decisions or births.
• Birch has the power to bestow life. This life force gives birth to all things every year. The aspect of filling with strength and energy provides a cleansing effect. Birch has the power to expel harmful or malicious influences with the help of eternal life force.
• Birch instills courage in men, femininity in women, and gives both self-confidence in their abilities and strengths, and helps to maintain good physical shape.
• Slavs believed that birch branches tucked under the roof of a house or left in the attic protect against lightning, thunder, hail; when inserted in the middle of fields, they drive away rodents and birds; thrown on garden beds, they protect cabbage from caterpillars. Birch branches were also inserted into fields to ensure a rich harvest.
• Birch branches and birch wreaths were used to protect against evil forces and diseases. Birch is a tree that stays awake all day. It falls asleep just before dawn. As the first roosters sing, driving away evil spirits with their voices, the birch tree sinks into a sweet and deep sleep for 2 hours, and upon waking at dawn, it bestows its pure power upon the world. Its sleep period is approximately from 3-5 am, with peak alertness from 6-9 am: during this time, people would visit a growing birch tree to "transfer" diseases to it (pouring water remaining from bathing a sick person under the birch tree). In the text of a Russian spell regarding a chest frog, there is a motif of a threat towards illness: "I will throw the frog under the birch bush, so it doesn't ache, so it doesn't sting."
• Birch branches (especially spring ones that have just blossomed) are rightfully considered a wonderful talisman, warding off sorrows and illnesses, protecting children from diseases and many other troubles. Because of these properties, birch wood was used to make cradles for newborns. During rituals to expel witches and demons, birch branches were used, and lazy or sleepwalkers in some places are still fed birch porridge as punishment.
• Communication with the birch tree is beneficial for people with frayed nerves or in a state of depression. This tree relieves fatigue, neutralizes the negative effects of everyday stress, and contributes to the restoration of inner peace.
Unknown author. The text has been edited by me - removing any Christian references in certain lines to retain the original appearance of the knowledge.
From my own knowledge, I can add that the Weeping Birch carries very strong magical properties, most suitable for causing harm to "victims." Such a birch tree acts almost like the Weeping Willow, Weeping Birch, and even partially like the Aspen. Collecting branches for complex incantations that include the Weeping Birch or oil/sap from such a birch tree during decay is quite suitable for casting spells and engaging in magical actions to harm subjects, cattle diseases, curses, and the like. For example, collecting limbs and herbs such as Weeping Willow, Aspen, and Black Henbane - combining them and uniting the forces of Saturn and the Moon - are still used to cause harm to "victims." Additionally, gathering branches from trees such as Weeping Birch, Weeping Willow, and Weeping Larch concentrate and transform negative energies and impacts on "victims" with the Moon's forces. The birch tree is also a very versatile tree in magic.
Magical properties of the Birch
It has long been believed that in May the birch tree possesses the greatest healing power. Therefore, during the period from May 1st to May 12th, its sap was collected and given to the sick, the ailing, and the weak to help them recover quickly and gain strength. To prevent the tree from weakening, no more than 1 liter of sap was collected from each birch, the wound was carefully closed, and the tree was thanked for its help.
For the rest of the year, this tree was left undisturbed, and no branches were pruned from the donor tree during the year. It was believed that if one asked the birch tree for help too often, it could become offended and retaliate against the offender by bringing "bad luck" and personal misfortune upon them.
Typically, birch trees aged between 7 and 50 years growing in the forest were used to collect birch sap, as it was believed that besides health, the birch could also bestow youth upon a person, and for this, the tree itself should not be too old. In May, semi-blossoming birch buds and young sticky leaves were collected for medicinal purposes.
• In ancient times, it was said: "Birch is a self-willed and capricious tree. It does not welcome everyone, and does not help everyone. But if it loves someone, that person will be lucky and successful in everything." Knowing the "capriciousness" of the tree, birches were avoided from being planted near the house. Instead, they were placed near the gate to prevent misfortune from entering the yard. A bench was also placed next to it so that one could talk to the tree at the right time, ask for strength and help.
• Birch is especially kind to children, innocent girls, and pregnant women. Swings were placed next to birches for children, girls decorated birches with their ribbons pulled from their hair on the holidays of Lada and Lelya, on Ivan Kupala, to successfully find a husband. Even today, in villages, such love magic is used. A birch twig is placed on the doorstep on Friday, through which the person they wish to influence must step over. After this, the twig, which no one should see, is placed in a dry and warm place, saying three times:"May (name) wither from love for (name), as this twig withers." When the person they are casting a spell on passes through the threshold, the twig is removed to a secret place, the bathhouse is heated, the twig is placed on the top shelf, more steam is produced, and speaking towards the direction where the twig is placed, they say: "Steam, twig, and be soft as a feather, may the heart of the betrothed (name) be soft towards me, beloved (name), just as softly as you." After this, the bathhouse is locked, and after some time, the twig is taken, brought to the water at dawn, and released downstream. • Pregnant women sought strength and help from the birch tree before childbirth so that the delivery would be easy and successful, and the child would grow up healthy and happy. Birch branches were also used to endow fertility to newlyweds and heal infertility.
• The birch tree is associated with the zodiac sign Cancer. It transmits to us its power and the fluid, changeable energy of the Moon. Its energy is cold and refreshing, like pure water, and, just like water after a bath, it immerses us in a dream, lifting people up to the heights of the sky. It gives a person the support of their kind. Birch deals with new initiatives and decisions or births.
• Birch has the power to bestow life. This life force gives birth to all things every year. The aspect of filling with strength and energy provides a cleansing effect. Birch has the power to expel harmful or malicious influences with the help of eternal life force.
• Birch instills courage in men, femininity in women, and gives both self-confidence in their abilities and strengths, and helps to maintain good physical shape.
• Slavs believed that birch branches tucked under the roof of a house or left in the attic protect against lightning, thunder, hail; when inserted in the middle of fields, they drive away rodents and birds; thrown on garden beds, they protect cabbage from caterpillars. Birch branches were also inserted into fields to ensure a rich harvest.
• Birch branches and birch wreaths were used to protect against evil forces and diseases. Birch is a tree that stays awake all day. It falls asleep just before dawn. As the first roosters sing, driving away evil spirits with their voices, the birch tree sinks into a sweet and deep sleep for 2 hours, and upon waking at dawn, it bestows its pure power upon the world. Its sleep period is approximately from 3-5 am, with peak alertness from 6-9 am: during this time, people would visit a growing birch tree to "transfer" diseases to it (pouring water remaining from bathing a sick person under the birch tree). In the text of a Russian spell regarding a chest frog, there is a motif of a threat towards illness: "I will throw the frog under the birch bush, so it doesn't ache, so it doesn't sting."
• Birch branches (especially spring ones that have just blossomed) are rightfully considered a wonderful talisman, warding off sorrows and illnesses, protecting children from diseases and many other troubles. Because of these properties, birch wood was used to make cradles for newborns. During rituals to expel witches and demons, birch branches were used, and lazy or sleepwalkers in some places are still fed birch porridge as punishment.
• Communication with the birch tree is beneficial for people with frayed nerves or in a state of depression. This tree relieves fatigue, neutralizes the negative effects of everyday stress, and contributes to the restoration of inner peace.
Unknown author. The text has been edited by me - removing any Christian references in certain lines to retain the original appearance of the knowledge.
From my own knowledge, I can add that the Weeping Birch carries very strong magical properties, most suitable for causing harm to "victims." Such a birch tree acts almost like the Weeping Willow, Weeping Birch, and even partially like the Aspen. Collecting branches for complex incantations that include the Weeping Birch or oil/sap from such a birch tree during decay is quite suitable for casting spells and engaging in magical actions to harm subjects, cattle diseases, curses, and the like. For example, collecting limbs and herbs such as Weeping Willow, Aspen, and Black Henbane - combining them and uniting the forces of Saturn and the Moon - are still used to cause harm to "victims." Additionally, gathering branches from trees such as Weeping Birch, Weeping Willow, and Weeping Larch concentrate and transform negative energies and impacts on "victims" with the Moon's forces. The birch tree is also a very versatile tree in magic.
