Elder | Folklore, Mythology and Magic of the Elder Tree (Ruis)

The folklore, Mythology and symbolism of the Elder Tree. A tree rich in folklore and strongly associated with folk magic, witchcraft, and cunning folk, as well as death, rebirth and the idea of the sacred feminine - particularly the old woman or crone aspect. A complex and dual natured tree, associated with both endings and beginnings, the fey and fairy folk, the Otherworld and the Underworld. The 15th letter (Ruis) in the 'Celtic Tree Alphabet' known as Ogham, is also associated with the Elder Tree. I will tell some folklore and stories associated with the Elder Tree, including 'The Elder Tree Witch'