The oak has a long history of association with mysticism, magic and witchcraft. The oak is a symbol of strength, wisdom and resistance.

There are many ways to use this sacred tree in your magical practice. Here are some ideas.

El Roble: The old friend of a witch

All parts of the oak, from the stems to the leaves, through the roots and the acorns, are useful in spells and magic.

Perhaps only surpassed by El Manzano by his mythological associations with what we know today as modern witchcraft Roble is full of sacred energy that you can take advantage of for your witchcraft practices.

It provides food for the soul not only as a source of magical ingredients, but as a literal refuge against the storms of life under its great and noble branches.

Here are some creative ways to use it that (probably) you have not considered.

As a natural sacred space.

The oak is not only magical by its substance. It also creates a natural and positive «energy field» for rituals and sorcery.

Take a seat under the oak for your next lonely ritual and shed the wise oak vibrations.

Altars of the Summer and Litha solstice.

Adorn your altar of the summer solstice with hand -collected oak leaves as an ode to the full light.

Some traditions use oak as a symbol of the Green Mysterious man of European mysterology, often associated with the magic of the summer solstice.

By force.

Are you trying to overcome a bad habit? Does it hard for you to do the right thing about temptation?

Add dry and crushed acorns or oak leaves to bags and saquitos and take them with you to strengthen your character strength.

Recover dignity.

It is enough to contemplate the majesty of an old oak to recognize its power as a living symbol of dignity.

If you have recently lost any of yours for a bad time, place a small branch of an oak on your altar as an offering to learn from your mistake.

When you feel humiliated by a personal mistake, you have to make a decision. Will you become wiser or will you consent to your inner child?

By flexibility.

In strong storms, oak folds more easily than it breaks.

If you are in a situation (at work, at home or in your circle of friends) in which the actors involved behave rigidly to the detriment of social dynamics, collect a young and flexible twig of the branch of an oak.

Place it near the center of the conflict to promote cooperation.

Mental resistance.

In the Indian reserve of Pechanga, in Temecula (California), the oldest oak in the world has standing 2,000 years.

Imagine what you have had to endure at that time.

Record your name or your personal stamp on a piece of oak wood. Take it with you during difficult periods to encourage mental stability, strength and resistance.

For a «solid» home life.

Add recovered oak furniture confers a sense of stability to domestic life.

In particular, use oak where the family meets. For example, the recovered oak perfect Material for the dining table or porch chairs.

In duel rituals.

Burn a fallen oak trunk in grieving rituals to cure pain and honor the newly deceased.

The fallen oak is associated with the healing of pain and nutrition of the hearts that are left behind.

You can also add oak chips to a cinnamon incense, Jamaica pepper and/or lavender to burn during funeral rites with the same purpose.

To dissipate doubts about oneself.

If you are facing a situation that adds to you unexpectedly in chaos, sit in the roots of an oak to connect with the earth.

The foot of an oak is an excellent place to meditate in times of agitation. Its solidity, reliability and strength counteract the instinct of being absorbed by catastrophes. Let the oak help you to gain perspective and to keep your fundamental values ​​entrenched.

With celebration masks.

Especially during summer festivals, oak leaves are artistically used in masks and headdresses.

The oak transmits a feeling of magic and mystery when used to decorate the body (appropriate, do not be that rare type).

Fresh oak leaves last up to a week before joining, so they are perfect for projects you need to make in advance.

Oak symbolism explanation

Its outstanding characteristics give it a symbolism of strength, longevity and spiritual and material elevation. Its leaves, with undulating edges, detach from the tree in autumn and winter.

This tree abounds in oceanic climates, inside leafy forests, but is a tree that is also found in Mediterranean climate areas.

It is large, with a wide trunk and reaches more than 35 meters high. The ents, or «shepherd trees», remembered by Tolkien, are old oaks. And as it is so powerful, you can withstand adverse weather conditions: rays, extreme cold, torrential rains, hail and much more.

In both modern and old times, it has been a tree highly appreciated for its unique wood, which ages wonderfully. This wood is used for furniture, and since oak wood has a different flavor, it is preferred for wine barrels. It is an extremely durable wood, used for ships and homes. Its cortex contains tannins, which are tanning properties used to tan the skin.

As oak wood is hard and compact, it lasts centuries without rot. In ancient times, its wood was used to build bridges, springs and was used in the manufacture of ships.

Oak symbolicopolic parts are represented by rooting, stability and connection with ancestral wisdom. The refuge and the expansive scope of knowledge and wisdom.

Table 1: Symbolic meaning of oak parts

Strength and power can be the most notable symbols of this powerful tree, but such a powerful tree is determined to carry more powerful meanings. It is said that its energy is that of freedom.

Energy is healing and helps those who believe to recover strength and health.

Here are some of the impressive oak symbolisms:

• Divine force
• Wisdom
• Knowledge
• Interior strength and courage
• Overcome any problem, especially physical health
• Protection at all levels
• The recovery of self -confidence
• Reinforce the golden field
• Renew vital forces
• Balance the energy of the whole being: mentally, physically and energetically

Its energy is considered masculine because it represents the supreme force of nature.

Beyond the above, it is the sacred tree for:

• The Romans dedicated her to Jupiter
• Greeks – they dedicated it to Zeus
• Slavs – associated divinely with perun
• Lithuanians – is perkunas
• Germans – it’s Donate
• Finns – El Roble is Taaras
• Nordic: Thor associated tree

The famous Greek god Zeus received prophecies through the wind whisper between the leaves of the sacred oaks.

A tree of strength and freedom, in Guernica rises in the Plaza Mayor to symbolize the freedom of the Basque people.

Guernica (from Picasso)

In Guernica, when legislators take possession of their position, they swore their position taking the oak as a witness.

The question «Where do we come from?» He has intrigued man since ancient times, when the myths of creation were the tool used to explain it.

The Arcadios believed that, before demonstrating as human beings, they were an oak.

The Hellenes called them their «first mothers.»

This makes sense in relation to folklore because, according to Greek mythology, they were the first trees. Legend tells that in many countries the first food consumed by humans were acorns.

This tree is closely linked to power. In many cultures, important characters made their decisions under this tree.