"The Cedar and Its Magical Properties."
The cedar, like all conifers, symbolizes immortality. It also represents greatness, strength, and permanence. Its most characteristic symbolism is incorruptibility, derived from the properties of its wood. Gender: Male. Planet: Sun. Element: Fire. Color: Orange. Musical note: D. Chakra: Svadhisthana, the chakra that governs the genital area, as well as sexual function and procreation. Zodiac sign: Leo. Powers: Healing, purification, money, and protection. Magical uses: Cedar smoke is purifying and also cures the tendency to have bad dreams . Cedar twigs are burned and crushed, or bundles are made , in order to burn them in rituals to eliminate negativity and attract prosperity and material wealth. Cedar hanging in the home protects it from the possibility of lightning striking it. A carved cedar stick with three points is planted in the ground with the points pointing upward near the hearth to protect it from all evil . Keeping a piece of cedar in your purse or pocket will attract money; cedar is used in incense aimed at attracting money. It is also added to love sachets and burned to induce psychic powers. In rural areas of much of the planet, it is common to see cedar trees near homes; this is because this tree is a powerful guardian of the home. It protects against theft, robbery, violent attacks, and fires , as well as floods, hurricanes, and storms. Regarding people, it protects against thieves and murderers . To this end, a cedar leaf should be picked with one's bare hands and pierced with a silver safety pin. This amulet can be carried in underwear, in a pocket, or in a wallet. Please note: Juniper is used in incense to replace cedar.
Symbolism and legends:
In Egyptian mythology, the cedar was associated with the god Osiris, the masculine principle. Considered the tree of oracles par excellence, Egyptian priests interpreted the noise that the wind created in the cedar forests.
Uses:
Since ancient times, cedar wood has been highly valued, especially that of the Himalayan cedar. In Egypt, it was used to make the pharaohs' vessels, as well as sarcophagi and furniture. The Greeks and Romans also carved statues from this tree. Due to the aroma it gives off when burned, the wood of the Lebanese cedar was widely used for incense. The Romans also used it to make aromatic torches. Furthermore, this wood has been widely used in structures for building houses. Today, commercially available cedar wood no longer comes from the red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) and is used in the manufacture of pencils and furniture, as well as in exterior construction. The oil from this tree was an important component in Egypt of both cosmetics and mummification balms, and it was also used as a protection for papyrus.
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