A3 books The Sacred Boxwood Mother and 33 Other Trees of Life In many ancient cultures, trees played an important role, for example, as healers, counselors, protectors, or gateways to other worlds. Parts of trees served as objects of power, oracular protection, or remedies. Even today, trees can mean much to us personally, in addition to their general utility (oxygen, building material, fuel). You often have a tree that guides you throughout your life, and other trees can temporarily cross your path and help with a specific life question. Which tree is yours? What is your tree of life? What can it mean to you spiritually, energetically, and medicinally? In principle, any tree can be a tree of life. The tree on the corner of your street, the one in that forest further down, small, large, young, old... Know that all trees are connected to Mother Earth through their roots and thus have access to the wisdom of the primal tree. Herbalist Marjanne Huising discusses not only the general characteristics and healing powers of 34 tree species, but also their connection to mythical figures, gods, goddesses, and power animals, as these offer new insights into the strength and gentleness the tree can offer. She also provides numerous recipes, both practical and energetic, with which you can harness the vital energy of a tree and use it in your own time for insight, healing, and transformation.