Cedarwood
Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) is a fire oil in the Folk Western tradition, ruled by Sun and Jupiter. It is used for protection, grounding and purification. It is aligned to the root chakra and crown chakra.
Sun/Jupiter, the temple wood of purification and endurance. Atlas cedar is endangered in the wild: choose deodar or Virginian cedar; avoid it in pregnancy and never take it internally.
Correspondences
- Element
- Fire
- Chakra
- Root ChakraCrown Chakra
Practice
- Properties
- ProtectionStrengthGroundingLongevity
- Magical Uses
- ProtectionGroundingPurificationStrength
Nature and meaning
Details
- Botanical
- Cedrus atlantica
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