Birch New Moon
Birch prompts us to consider the endless possibilities that lie ahead...
New moons are always a sign and time of re-birth and re-activation.
They’re the beginning of a new lunar cycle.
Celtic tree astrology and the Celtic tree Calendar are modern constructs, dreamed up by Robert Graves, a poet and mythologist - Thirteen trees, one for each lunar cycle in the year.
Where astrology believes the effect of each new moon takes on the characteristics of astrological transits also occurring at the same time and of the archetypal sign it’s placed in. The tree calendar was developed so that each moon cycle took on the characteristics and archetypes of the tree it was placed in.
Archetypes of planets, the cosmos and nature offer us reflections of consciousness, they reinforce our inter-connective totality to all known and unknown things.
Common Name: Birch
Scientific Name: Betula
Irish Name: Beithe
Family: Betulaceae
Planet: Venus
Element: Air / Water
Symbolism: Protection, Renewal, Beginnings, Purification
Deity: Brigid
Stone: Crystal
Colour: Black
Birch prompts us to consider the endless possibilities that lie ahead. Just like her slender silver trunks reaching skyward, she symbolises renewed vision and introduces new patterns and pathways for living purposefully.
As the bringer of first light and promise, the Birch tree demonstrates resilience, having been the first to re-colonise after the ice age and other natural disasters. Her adaptability teaches us that we too can thrive in any circumstance, encouraging us to learn to re-start, re-grow, and begin again. Birch's essence serves to prepare us, urging us to broaden our perspective, to listen attentively, and to gracefully unfold our potential.
Embrace a Birch tree during this period – connect and commune with it.
Ritual for this Birch New Moon
Initiation & Receiving.
(NORTH) + (EAST)
Initiation in ritual marks the pivotal moment when one gains the knowledge needed to navigate the new phase they are about to embark upon. It is a period characterised by trust, as individuals stand at the threshold of change.
Uncertainty and doubt play a crucial role in this process. It’s essential to approach yourself with patience and tenderness, refraining from the urge to exert control or cling onto the familiar.