Forest Lore is a tradition of healing.
This is a two part talk on using the acorn both symbolically and literally to facilitate/impart healing or the comprehension of the causes of a situation.
Most people from European influenced areas recognise the acorn and the tree which it comes from, the Oak family. This tree family is clearly one of the king of trees and it's energy is broadly neutral, so it is up to you how you wish utilise this wonderful vitality, strength, protection. But the Acorn is the seed of this neutral energy, allowing a whole host of possibilities to manifest, including distress and disease, as well as joy and growth.
Part 1. The Acorn in this tradition is representative of a seed, a seed of anything. Even the element of fire needs a seed to start. From a seed there springs the opportunity/possibility of the creation of many things. In healing, it is important to go to the point of creation of an illness, but more importantly, what conditions were around that enabled the possibilities of this problem/illness to manifest, at that time. Always gently, ask the why! Why would this issue take root at that time, rather than looking at the issue solely. Interesting!
Part 2. The Acorn and 'The Big Sleep'. A great talk the time between births in the spirit world and how that relates to healing the living/dying/mourning. If you have had a consultation with the Mothers, you will recognise this wonderful energy again.
Mp3 downloads:
The Acorn - part 1 - Possibilities
The Acorn - Part 2 - The time between death and birth, and healing
Image: Thanks Nheyob - Saint Paul's Church Ohio. Via Wikimedia.