The majestic Beech tree is a joy to witness and spend time with at any time of year. In Autumn she stands ablaze with her fiery orange crown, cloaking the forest floor beneath her with smooth, rusty leaves. Winter is a time to admire her smooth, grey bark before she unfurls her heart nurturing, protective green canopy in the Spring.
Beech trees are known as ‘Mothers of the Woods’ and welcome us to spend time with them, to rest and rekindle our inspiration when we feel lost. Scientist Suzanne Simard discovered that Beech trees not only communicate with one another, but share nutrients with younger or sick trees. They will also send out danger signals if they come under attack from insects, so that other trees can protect themselves in response. They have been shown to recognise and support their own seedlings and will even move their own roots to create more space for them to grow.
We love to craft pendants from this beautiful, warm toned wood. Beech trees communicate, protect and share resources with one another and can support us in areas of communication, mothering or nurturing/caring roles. This also includes caring and nurturing ourselves.
I love to connect with the abundant and nurturing energy of Beech, and always feel at home nestled at the base of their trunks. As well as supporting other trees, Beech trees also protect, shelter and feed much wildlife (ourselves included!).
Their vivid transition through the seasons make them wonderful guides in embracing change in our own lives, including ourselves as we change throughout our seasons.
As always we would love to hear about your own experiences with Beech trees and their energy!
With love from the woods,
Nic x
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