Willow tree

Every Willow Tree has a story…..

The willow tree grows in many places around the world. As such, it is a part of the writings and beliefs of various religions.

Native Americans have always had a strong connection with nature. The willow tree was often said to bring good luck — it was common for them to tie willow branches to their boats to protect them from bad weather and to their homes to protect the Great Spirit.

The willow tree symbol is a prominent feature in many European folklores, particularly in Celtic/Druid beliefs. In fact, this is where the famous phrase “knock on wood” came from — people believed that the willow tree brought good luck, and they would knock on its trunk to bring good fortune. The sound of the wind blowing through a willow tree’s leaves was also said to be elves whispering to one another.

Willow branches also brought protection in Ancient Greek mythology, although willow also symbolized power in general. Orpheus, the bringer of song, carried willow wood with him to protect against evil in the underworld. Hecate, the malevolent Goddess of witchcraft, also used a wand made out of willow. Willow is connected to music in Greek mythology — the harp that Apollo gifted Orpheus was made of willow wood.